The cargo plane killed a total of 15 people after its engine fell off the wing during takeoff. The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) held a two-day hearing…
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Transportation Department Opens $3B Bridge Grant Program
Federal funding initiative supports bridge repairs, rehabilitation, and planning projects nationwide. The U.S. Department of Transportation announced that $3 billion would be made available through the Federal Highway…
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Supreme Court Rules Freight Brokers Can Be Sued for Unsafe Carriers
The unanimous decision allowed a trucker who lost his leg due to a crash in 2017 to sue the broker under state law. The Supreme Court ruled that…
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FAA Proposes New Drone Restrictions Around Critical Infrastructure Sites
The rule would allow designated facilities to request no-fly zones for drones based on safety and security concerns. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) proposed a new rule that…
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Federal Transit Administration Investigates Illinois Transit Authority
The CTA is the newest of 6 transportation agencies nationwide to experience federal intervention due to transit safety concerns. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy announced that the Federal Transit…
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Colorado Community College Joins FAA Air Traffic Control Training Program
Administrator Bedford says such partnerships create a “strong pipeline to bring new air traffic controllers into the FAA.” The Department of Transportation announced that the Federal Aviation Administration…
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President Addresses Potential Iranian Sleeper Cell Activity in U.S.
He and Senator Cruz call on the congressional minority party to fund the Department of Homeland Security. President Donald Trump responded to questions this week about Iranian sleeper…
Read MoreFAA Increased Drone Enforcement in 2025
Penalties for flights that endanger public safety or restricted airspace were updated. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announced increased enforcement for violations of drone operations in 2025. Multiple…
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Multi-State Truck Safety Operation Removes Unqualified Drivers from Roads
Federal and state agencies conduct coordinated enforcement effort. The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) announced the first phase of Operation SafeDRIVE, a coordinated enforcement and education initiative conducted…
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DHS Secretary Announces Body Cams for All Federal Officers
Border Czar Homan reports that immigration agents are being redeployed from Minnesota. Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem announced that all federal agents in Minnesota, and soon across the…
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