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The Department of Transportation is paying an airline for being more timely. It could improve flying for all

Southwest Airlines owed $140 million after canceling 17,000 flights during the 2022 snowstorm

The Independent UK

Sean Duffy Says DOT Working To Deliver Revamped Air Traffic Control System, Reiterates Dressing Up For Travel — Gavin Newsom Responds

Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said that the Department of Transportation (DOT) has kicked off the process to revamp the U.S.'s aging air traffic control technology.

Benzinga

Sean Duffy called ‘world-class stupid’ as he flies off to campaign stop for son-in-law with airports in chaos: report

As airports across the U.S. cut traffic due to the government shutdown, Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy is set to fly to a campaign event for his son-in-law — drawing ire from some in MAGA world, according to a report.

The Independent UK

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What are your rights if your flight gets canceled during government shutdown?

As the longest-ever government shutdown continues, Transportation Secretary predicted ‘more significant disruptions’

The Independent UK

Elon Musk Faces Backlash for Homophobic Slur Amid Feud with Trump Cabinet Member: Here's What He Said

Elon Musk faces criticism after posting a homophobic remark amid a feud with US Transport Secretary Sean Duffy over NASA's leadership.

International Business Times UK

Elon Musk takes another shot at Transport Secretary Sean Duffy over NASA role: ‘He need moar brainz!’

The tech billionaire has called Duffy ‘dangerously stupid’ and campaigned for SpaceX astronaut Jared Isaacman to replace him as NASA chief

The Independent UK

Elon Musk Says Trump's Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy Is 'Trying To Kill' NASA

Billionaire and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk has sharply criticized a government official's reported plan to fold NASA into the Department of Transportation, calling it a threat to the agency's independence and U.S. space leadership.

Benzinga

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Major Chinese airlines protest US proposal to ban their flights over Russia

The Kremlin shuts its airspace to US airlines in 2022 in response to Western sanctions over its full-scale invasion of Ukraine.

Euronews

Flight Refunds Could Soon Be Harder to Get

The Department of Transportation's deregulation efforts are taking aim at your rights to compensation for delays, canceled flights, lost baggage and more.

Kiplinger

US issues solar panel spy warning

Hidden communication devices could be used to trigger surges or send rogue commands, academic warns

The Independent UK

Pete Buttigieg Slams Trump Administration For Canceling Biden-Era Rule To Compensate Passengers For Flight Disruptions: 'Our Billionaire President…'

Former U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg has slammed the Trump administration's decision to cancel a Biden-era rule that allowed passengers to be compensated by carriers for flight disruptions.

Benzinga

Trump signs executive order to boost commercial space — and shift NASA's balance of power

The executive order directs multiple federal agencies to streamline launch licensing, fast-track spaceport construction and better support emerging in-space industries.

Space

Judge rules Trump administration can't require states to help on immigration to get transport money

A federal judge has blocked the Trump administration from withholding billions of dollars in transportation funds from states that don’t agree to participate in some immigration enforcement actions

The Independent UK

Federal Court Rules Against Trump Plan to Condition Federal Transportation Grants to States on Cooperation with Federal Deportation Efforts

The ruling is the latest in long line of court decisions striking down executive efforts to attach conditions to federal grants that were not approved by Congress.

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The Independent UK

Trump team looks to end $37B program designed to help minority business saying it violates the Constitution

Two Indiana-based companies, Mid-America Milling Company and Bagshaw Trucking Inc., sued the Department of Transportation in 2023 over the Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Program

Al Jazeera

Why are the number of flights reduced at Newark airport in the US?

The Department of Transportation has asked the airport to reduce operations to 56 departures and arrivals per hour.

Fortune

Southwest Airlines hints at a significant international expansion and more foreign flights

Filing with Transportation Department points at broader goals.

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Transportation Department To Supercharge Hiring Of Air Traffic Controllers

Learn about the Department of Transportation's new strategies to address the air traffic controller shortage in the U.S. through revamped hiring processes ...

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Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy Criticizes Former Secretary Pete Buttigieg

Former Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy criticizes Pete Buttigieg's management, sparking a public dispute over transportation system priorities.

The Conversation

How to find climate data and science the Trump administration doesn’t want you to see

Information on the internet might seem like it’s there forever, but it’s only as permanent as people choose to make it.

The Independent UK

Key things to know about how Tesla could benefit from Elon Musk's assault on government

Elon Musk has long railed against the U.S. government, saying a crushing number of federal probes and safety programs have stymied Tesla, his electric car company, and its efforts to create fleets of robotaxis and other self-driving automobiles

Latin Times

Trump Admin to Prioritize Funding to Communities That Cooperate with Immigration Officials

The Department of Transportation will prioritize funding and assisting projects that require communities to cooperate with federal immigration enforcement.

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Sean Duffy Confirmed As Transportation Secretary, Promises Regulatory Overhaul

Sean Duffy has been confirmed as the new transportation secretary, following a bipartisan vote of 77-22 in the Senate. The former Wisconsin congressman, known for his promises of safer Boeing planes, reduced regulations, and support for U.S. companies in self-driving car development, will now lead the Department of Transportation.

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Senate Confirms Sean Duffy As Transportation Secretary Amid Funding Freeze

Senate confirms Sean Duffy as head of Department of Transportation despite Democratic opposition over funding freeze.

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Senate Unanimously Votes To Advance Sean Duffy's DOT Nomination

Senate's unanimous vote to advance Sean Duffy's nomination for Department of Transportation leadership reflects bipartisan confidence in his ability.

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