Politics Aug 05 WATCH: U.S. government proposes easing some restrictions on drones traveling long distances By Josh Funk, Associated Press
Politics Feb 19 Trump administration orders halt to NYC congestion pricing meant to fight traffic and fund mass transit 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. By Philip Marcelo, Associated Press
Politics Jan 28 WATCH: Senate confirms Sean Duffy to lead the Transportation Department Sean Duffy has been confirmed as transportation secretary, giving him a key role in President Donald Trump's administration. By Bernard Condon, Associated Press
Politics Jan 08 Watch 9:46 Buttigieg recaps administration’s efforts to improve transportation infrastructure The tenure of Pete Buttigieg atop the Department of Transportation is coming to an end this month at a critical juncture for many of the industries the agency oversees. Buttigieg juggled crises in the rail and airline industries and oversaw… By Geoff Bennett
Politics Nov 18 Trump chooses former Rep. Sean Duffy for transportation secretary Duffy is also a former reality TV star who was one of Trump’s most visible defenders on cable news — a prime concern for the media-focused president-elect. By Zeke Miller, Michelle L. Price, Darlene Superville, Associated Press
Sep 27 WATCH: Transportation Sec. Buttigieg holds briefing on impact of possible government shutdown By News Desk Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg said Wednesday that air travel will remain safe in a shutdown, but that the training of new air traffic controllers will stop and 1,000 trainees will be furloughed. Continue reading
Mar 23 WATCH: Buttigieg testifies on Transportation Department budget in Senate hearing By Associated Press Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg appeared before the Senate Transportation Committee on Thursday to discuss the department's proposed 2024 budget. Continue reading
Jan 21 WATCH: Pete Buttigieg testifies in Senate confirmation hearing for Transportation secretary By Hope Yen, Associated Press President Joe Biden's nominee for secretary of transportation, Pete Buttigieg, will pledge to carry out the administration's ambitious agenda to rebuild the nation's infrastructure during a Senate hearing on Thursday. Continue reading
Jan 07 Transportation Secretary Chao steps down By Associated Press Secretary of Transportation Elaine Chao put out a statement today saying she is stepping down from her role in President Donald Trump's Cabinet less than two weeks before the end of his term. Her resignation will take effect Monday, Jan. Continue reading
Dec 02 U.S. tightens definition of service animals allowed on planes By David Koenig, Associated Press Say goodbye to emotional-support animals in airplane cabins. The Transportation Department issued a final rule Wednesday covering service animals. Continue reading