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Another Newark airport disruption as Trump's transportation secretary talks of reducing flights
Read full article: Another Newark airport disruption as Trump's transportation secretary talks of reducing flightsTransportation Secretary Sean Duffy plans to reduce the number of flights in and out of the Newark Liberty International Airport for the “next several weeks.”.
White House overhaul of troubled US air traffic control system will cost 'lots of billions'
Read full article: White House overhaul of troubled US air traffic control system will cost 'lots of billions'The Trump administration has proposed a multibillion-dollar overhaul of the U.S. air traffic control system in the wake of recent deadly plane crashes and technical failures that have put a spotlight on the outdated network.
What to know about the air traffic controller shortage
Read full article: What to know about the air traffic controller shortageThe Trump administration is promising to fix the nationwide shortage of air traffic controllers after recent control tower troubles on the East Coast and a string of crashes this year.
Feds vow to overhaul US air traffic control system while fixing problems at troubled Newark airport
Read full article: Feds vow to overhaul US air traffic control system while fixing problems at troubled Newark airportA deadly midair collision in January between a military helicopter and a commercial airliner, and several crashes since, have prompted officials to focus on fixing the nation’s outdated air traffic control system and hiring more controllers.
Controllers briefly lost contact with Newark planes before wider flight disruptions
Read full article: Controllers briefly lost contact with Newark planes before wider flight disruptionsThe nation’s air traffic controllers union says the flight cancellations plaguing Newark Liberty International Airport in new Jersey and spilling over to U.S. airports can be traced to a week ago when controllers temporarily lost contact with planes.
Air traffic controller staffing crisis causes cascading impacts. Does Houston have the same problem?
Read full article: Air traffic controller staffing crisis causes cascading impacts. Does Houston have the same problem?Travelers in Houston are feeling the ripple effects of significant delays at Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR), a major hub for United Airlines. With many Houstonians relying on flights to and from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) that connect through Newark, these disruptions could impact summer travel plans.
United Airlines cuts 35 daily flights at Newark airport, citing shortage of air traffic controllers
Read full article: United Airlines cuts 35 daily flights at Newark airport, citing shortage of air traffic controllersPassengers with flights to or from Newark Liberty International Airport are encountering long delays and cancellations due to an air traffic controller shortage and equipment failures.
Aborted landings due to Army helicopter near Reagan airport 'unacceptable,' top official says
Read full article: Aborted landings due to Army helicopter near Reagan airport 'unacceptable,' top official saysU.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy says it is “unacceptable” that two commercial aircraft had to abort landings at a Washington airport this week because of an Army Black Hawk helicopter that was flying to the Pentagon.
In unintended filing, federal attorneys poke holes in Trump administration's effort to end NYC toll
Read full article: In unintended filing, federal attorneys poke holes in Trump administration's effort to end NYC tollThe federal prosecutor’s office in Manhattan has accidentally filed an internal memo that poked holes in the Trump administration’s strategy to kill New York’s $9 congestion toll in Manhattan.
Tesla could benefit the most from new rules on reporting of self-driving car crashes
Read full article: Tesla could benefit the most from new rules on reporting of self-driving car crashesRule changes announced by the Trump administration this week could allow automakers to report fewer crashes involving self-driving cars, with Tesla potentially emerging as the main beneficiary.
Toll on Manhattan drivers remains in effect, despite Trump’s Easter Sunday deadline
Read full article: Toll on Manhattan drivers remains in effect, despite Trump’s Easter Sunday deadlineManhattan’s congestion toll remains in effect, despite an Easter deadline from President Donald Trump’s administration to halt the first-in-the-nation fee.
Trump says he wants to give money and airplane tickets to immigrants who 'self-deport'
Read full article: Trump says he wants to give money and airplane tickets to immigrants who 'self-deport'President Donald Trump says he wants to give money and an airplane ticket to any immigrant who is in the country illegally who chooses to “self-deport.”.
Trump officials cut planning grant for Texas high-speed rail between Dallas and Houston
Read full article: Trump officials cut planning grant for Texas high-speed rail between Dallas and HoustonTransportation Secretary Sean Duffy said if the private sector wants the rail line, it should cover planning costs.
New York City tolls that Trump wants to scrap are likely to remain through at least the summer
Read full article: New York City tolls that Trump wants to scrap are likely to remain through at least the summerNew York’s $9 congestion pricing on most drivers entering the most traffic-snarled parts of Manhattan appears likely to continue through the summer and possibly into the fall as a lawsuit over the toll proceeds.
What we know about the deadly air crash between a passenger jet and a US Army helicopter
Read full article: What we know about the deadly air crash between a passenger jet and a US Army helicopterA congressional hearing has reinforced the idea that the January collision between an American Airlines passenger jet and an Army helicopter that killed all 67 people aboard both aircraft could have been prevented.
NTSB chairwoman says reviewing the data after midair crash may prevent the next aviation accident
Read full article: NTSB chairwoman says reviewing the data after midair crash may prevent the next aviation accidentThe head of the agency investigating the deadly midair collision that killed 67 said Wednesday that someone should have spotted the alarming number of near misses in the skies over the nation’s capital beforehand and reviewing the data now could prevent future crashes.
Trump extends deadline for New York to end congestion toll for Manhattan drivers
Read full article: Trump extends deadline for New York to end congestion toll for Manhattan driversThe Trump administration has pushed back a Friday deadline for New York to end its new $9 toll on most drivers entering Manhattan.
Helicopter route permanently closed on route near Washington airport where 67 died in midair crash
Read full article: Helicopter route permanently closed on route near Washington airport where 67 died in midair crashThe Federal Aviation Administration says helicopters will be permanently banned from flying near Washington, D.
Close calls at Washington DC airport raise questions about why changes weren't made before crash
Read full article: Close calls at Washington DC airport raise questions about why changes weren't made before crashThe investigation into a January midair collision that killed 67 people near Washington, D.
NTSB urges ban on some helicopter flights at Washington airport where 67 people died in midair crash
Read full article: NTSB urges ban on some helicopter flights at Washington airport where 67 people died in midair crashFederal investigators looking for the cause of the January collision between a passenger jet and an Army helicopter near Washington, D.
Trump DOT chief rejects inclusion of environmental justice factors in infrastructure decisions
Read full article: Trump DOT chief rejects inclusion of environmental justice factors in infrastructure decisionsTransportation Secretary Sean Duffy has rescinded two Biden-era memos that had state agencies consider social and environmental justice factors when making decisions concerning critical national infrastructure work.
Medical plane’s voice recorder likely wasn’t working for years before Philadelphia crash
Read full article: Medical plane’s voice recorder likely wasn’t working for years before Philadelphia crashThe National Transportation Safety Board says a cockpit voice recorder was not working on a medical transport plane that crashed in Philadelphia in January and likely had not been working for several years.
Trump's transportation department cancels new review step that could've slowed state projects
Read full article: Trump's transportation department cancels new review step that could've slowed state projectsPresident Donald Trump’s administration is backing off its demand for an extra layer of federal scrutiny whenever states seek even minor changes to their transportation plans.
Trump administration sets March 21 deadline for New York to end traffic congestion pricing
Read full article: Trump administration sets March 21 deadline for New York to end traffic congestion pricingPresident Donald Trump's administration has given New York until March 21 to comply with its order to halt Manhattan’s new congestion pricing system.
The young techies behind DOGE are a lightning rod for criticism but also a youth magnet for the GOP
Read full article: The young techies behind DOGE are a lightning rod for criticism but also a youth magnet for the GOPA group of young engineers is playing a vital role in billionaire Trump adviser Elon Musk’s effort to slash the federal bureaucracy through his Department of Government Efficiency.
Trump holds Black History Month event as some agencies skip recognition after anti-DEI order
Read full article: Trump holds Black History Month event as some agencies skip recognition after anti-DEI orderPresident Donald Trump marked Black History Month at the White House on Thursday by making an appearance at a celebratory reception with a surprise guest, golf legend Tiger Woods, while calling out other athletes in attendance and marveling at the size of the crowd.
A timeline of the January air disaster in Washington, the deadliest in the US since 2001
Read full article: A timeline of the January air disaster in Washington, the deadliest in the US since 2001The Jan. 29 collision between an Army helicopter and a passenger airplane over the Potomac River in Washington killed 67 people.
Trump official's directive tying transportation grants to birth rates could hinder blue states
Read full article: Trump official's directive tying transportation grants to birth rates could hinder blue statesPresident Donald Trump's transportation secretary is instructing his department to prioritize projects for states with higher marriage or birth rates.
Transportation secretary says 'expansive' impact zone was left by Philadelphia medical plane crash
Read full article: Transportation secretary says 'expansive' impact zone was left by Philadelphia medical plane crashThe U.S. transportation secretary has visited the site of a medical transportation plane crash in Philadelphia with city and state officials.
Officials say remains of 55 of 67 victims of midair collision have been recovered and identified
Read full article: Officials say remains of 55 of 67 victims of midair collision have been recovered and identifiedAuthorities say they have recovered the remains of 55 of the 67 people killed in the deadliest U.S. air disaster since 2001.
Midair collision kills 67 people in the deadliest US air disaster in almost a quarter century
Read full article: Midair collision kills 67 people in the deadliest US air disaster in almost a quarter centuryA midair collision between an Army helicopter and an American Airlines flight from Kansas has killed all 67 people aboard the two aircraft.
Trump was challenged after blaming DEI for the DC plane crash. Here's what he said
Read full article: Trump was challenged after blaming DEI for the DC plane crash. Here's what he saidPresident Donald Trump began his White House briefing with a moment of silence and a prayer for the victims of Wednesday’s crash at Reagan National Airport.
Trump blames diversity hiring as probe into deadly midair collision begins
Read full article: Trump blames diversity hiring as probe into deadly midair collision beginsPresident Donald Trump is questioning the actions of the army helicopter pilot and air traffic controller in Wednesday's deadly midair collision in Washington.
Who is Sean Duffy, the public face of the federal government's response to the DC plane crash?
Read full article: Who is Sean Duffy, the public face of the federal government's response to the DC plane crash?Sean Duffy, the new transportation secretary, was facing his first major crisis just hours after being sworn in for the job.
Things to know about the Trump administration order on miles per gallon for cars and pickups
Read full article: Things to know about the Trump administration order on miles per gallon for cars and pickupsHours after being sworn in as the new U.S. Secretary of Transportation, Sean Duffy took aim at the main way the federal government regulates miles per gallon for cars and pickup trucks — also a principal way that it controls air pollution and addresses climate change.
Transportation secretary pick vows to buck any pressure to help Elon Musk in agency probes of Tesla
Read full article: Transportation secretary pick vows to buck any pressure to help Elon Musk in agency probes of TeslaTransportation secretary nominee Sean Duffy promised to not interfere in ongoing agency investigations into Elon Musk’s electric car company if confirmed to head the department.
Trump's casting call as he builds out his administration: TV experience preferred
Read full article: Trump's casting call as he builds out his administration: TV experience preferredPresident-elect Donald Trump is clearly prizing experience on television as he chooses people to serve in his new administration.
Trump says he is naming former Wisconsin Rep. Sean Duffy to be transportation secretary
Read full article: Trump says he is naming former Wisconsin Rep. Sean Duffy to be transportation secretaryPresident-elect Donald Trump says former Wisconsin Rep. Sean Duffy is his choice to be transportation secretary as he continues to roll out picks for his Cabinet.
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GOP source: Priebus mulling run for Wisconsin governor
Read full article: GOP source: Priebus mulling run for Wisconsin governorPriebus would only consider running for Senate if incumbent Republican Ron Johnson did not seek a third term, the strategist said. Some began reaching out to Priebus after conservative talk radio host Jay Weber floated Priebus' name, the strategist said. Priebus served as Trump's chief of staff for the first six months of Trump's term in 2017 before being fired. Priebus last voted in Wisconsin in the 2016 presidential election, when Trump narrowly won the state. AdPriebus, a native of Kenosha, was head of the Wisconsin Republican Party between 2007 and 2009 before spending the next six years as chairman of the Republican National Committee.
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As Wisconsin's Johnson weighs future, Trump ties take a toll
Read full article: As Wisconsin's Johnson weighs future, Trump ties take a tollNot Wisconsin Sen. Ron Johnson. Bishop criticized fellow Republicans like Johnson who parroted claims of illegal election activity, even as he remains a Johnson backer. A number of Republicans are eyeing a run for either Senate or governor, depending on what Johnson does. Potential Republican Senate candidates include U.S. Rep. Mike Gallagher, former U.S. Rep. Sean Duffy and Kevin Nicholson, who lost a 2018 Republican Senate primary. Mandela Barnes, the state’s first Black lieutenant governor, state Treasurer Sarah Godlewski and state Sen. Chris Larson of Milwaukee.
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AP Explains: Trump's baseless tweets about vote in 4 states
Read full article: AP Explains: Trump's baseless tweets about vote in 4 states(AP Photo/Steve Helber)President Donald Trump on Monday continued to tweet out baseless claims about vote counting, targeting four states that he has already lost or where he is trailing President-elect Joe Biden. Biden inched past Trump on Friday and led by about 11,600 votes on Monday afternoon, though the AP has not called the race. The AP has called Nevada for Biden, who was leading Trump by about 36,000 votes. The reality: Biden defeated Trump by about 20,500 votes in Wisconsin, a margin of about six-tenths of a point. The initial margins in those races were 137 votes, 215 votes and 261 votes.