Aug 26 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. Continue reading
Aug 05 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. Continue reading
Jun 20 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. Continue reading
May 28 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. Continue reading
May 14 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. Continue reading
May 08 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. Continue reading
Feb 19 Trump administration orders halt to NYC congestion pricing meant to fight traffic and fund mass transit By Philip Marcelo, Associated Press President Donald Trump’s administration has ordered a halt to New York City’s congestion pricing system, which thins traffic and funds mass transit by imposing high tolls on drivers entering some parts of Manhattan. Continue reading
Feb 07 Transportation head Duffy's directive to tie funds to birth rates could hinder blue states By Jeff McMurray, Associated Press Lawmakers representing Democratic-controlled states are pushing back, arguing it is an arbitrary move to help out red states that supported the president. Continue reading
Jan 30 Watch 7:57 What investigators revealed about the jet and helicopter collision in D.C. that killed 67 By John Yang, Courtney Norris, Jackson Hudgins, Veronica Vela Investigators are trying to determine why a U.S. Army helicopter and an American Airlines passenger jet collided in the air as the plane was trying to land in Washington. Officials believe everyone on board both aircraft died when they crashed… Continue watching
Jan 30 Watch 6:23 Breaking down the moments that led up to the worst U.S. aviation disaster since 2001 By Miles O'Brien, Azhar Merchant The mid-air collision between a passenger jet and a military helicopter near Washington has left many searching for answers. To break down the crash, Geoff Bennett spoke with aviation correspondent Miles O'Brien. Continue watching