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WATCH: Duffy and air traffic controller union head hold briefing on effect of federal shutdown

By Josh Funk, Associated Press

The ongoing government shutdown continues to disrupt flights at times and put pressure on air traffic controllers who are working without pay.

WATCH: Duffy says states must withdraw commercial driver licenses from foreigners who overstay visas

By Josh Funk, Associated Press

The Transportation Department will immediately tighten up the requirements for noncitizens to get commercial drivers' licenses after three fatal crashes this year that officials say were caused by immigrant truck drivers who never should have received licenses.

Trump administration cancels $679 million in funding for offshore wind projects

By Matthew Daly, Associated Press

The Transportation Department on Friday canceled $679 million in federal funding for a dozen offshore wind projects, the latest attack by the Trump administration on the reeling U.S. offshore wind industry.

WATCH: Duffy says department taking control of Union Station, extends Trump's control of Washington

By Darlene Superville, Associated Press

Duffy made the announcement Wednesday as he joined Amtrak President Roger Harris at Union Station for the launch of a new high-speed train.

WATCH: Duffy threatens funding penalties for 3 states if English language rules for truckers aren't enforced

By Josh Funk, Associated Press

California, Washington and New Mexico could lose millions of dollars of federal funding if they continue failing to enforce English language requirements for truckers, Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said Tuesday.

WATCH: U.S. government proposes easing some restrictions on drones traveling long distances

By Josh Funk, Associated Press

The federal government had already approved 657 waivers to allow companies to do this, but the waiver process made it difficult.

Judge rules Trump administration can't require states to help on immigration to get transportation money

By Michael Casey, Rebecca Boone, Associated Press

Twenty states sued after they said Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy threatened to cut off funding to states that refused to comply with President Donald Trump's immigration agenda.

WATCH: Air traffic control system must be overhauled to prevent problems like Newark airport, Duffy says

By Josh Funk, Associated Press

Duffy provided an update Wednesday on the repairs and staffing efforts that are underway to help eliminate the problems affecting Newark Liberty International Airport.

WATCH: FAA official confirms hotline between military, air traffic controllers in Washington hasn't worked for more than 3 years

By Josh Funk, Associated Press

The Federal Aviation Administration official in charge of air traffic controllers, Frank McIntosh, confirmed the agency didn't even know the hotline hadn't been working since March 2022 until after the latest near miss.

WATCH: Duffy reveals air traffic control overhaul amid high-profile crashes, delays

By Josh Funk, John Seewer, Associated Press

The Trump administration has proposed a major overhaul of the U.S. air traffic control system in the wake of recent deadly plane crashes and technical failures.