Politics Feb 20 WATCH: Transportation Secretary Duffy announces English-only commercial driver's license tests By Josh Funk, Associated Press
Nation Feb 18 Transportation Department says more than 550 driving schools must close over safety failures The federal Transportation Department says more than 550 commercial driving schools in the U.S. that train truckers and bus drivers must close after investigators found they employed unqualified instructors, failed to adequately test students and had other safety issues. By Josh Funk, Associated Press
Politics Nov 14 Court blocks new Transportation Department rules targeting immigrant commercial drivers The Transportation Department's new restrictions that would severely limit which immigrants can get commercial driver's licenses to drive a semitrailer truck or bus have been put on hold by a federal appeals court. By Josh Funk, Associated Press
Politics Aug 05 WATCH: U.S. government proposes easing some restrictions on drones traveling long distances The federal government had already approved 657 waivers to allow companies to do this, but the waiver process made it difficult. 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
Jan 28 WATCH: Senate confirms Sean Duffy to lead the Transportation Department By Bernard Condon, Associated Press Sean Duffy has been confirmed as transportation secretary, giving him a key role in President Donald Trump's administration. Continue reading
Jan 08 Watch 9:46 Buttigieg recaps administration's efforts to improve transportation infrastructure By Geoff Bennett 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… Continue watching
Nov 18 Trump chooses former Rep. Sean Duffy for transportation secretary By Zeke Miller, Michelle L. Price, Darlene Superville, Associated Press 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. Continue reading
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