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U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy and FAA Administrator Bryan Bedford have announced an emergency order to maintain flight reductions at six percent.
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California DMV admits issuing illegal driver’s licenses; federal funds at risk
U.S. Secretary of Transportation Sean P. Duffy has revealed that the California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) issued 17,000 non-domiciled Commercial Driver’s Licenses (CDLs) illegally to foreign drivers.
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FAA reduces flights at major airports amid staffing issues
U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy and FAA Administrator Bryan Bedford have announced measures to ensure safety in the national airspace system.
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USDOT announces milestones in New York Penn Station transformation project
U.S. Department of Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy announced the achievement of three significant milestones in the New York Penn Station Transformation Project, with construction expected to begin by the end of 2027.
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Essential Air Service receives $111 million funding amid Democrat-led shutdown
U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy announced that the Department of Transportation has secured $111 million to maintain the Essential Air Service (EAS) program, which was at risk due to a government shutdown led by Democrats.
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U.S. cancels 13 Mexican airline routes over aviation agreement dispute
U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy has announced the cancellation of 13 routes operated by Mexican carriers into the United States.
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Transportation Secretary accuses California over fatal freeway crash
In a recent report, U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy has accused California of breaching federal laws by allowing a foreign driver to operate a truck, leading to the deaths of three people and the hospitalization of two others.
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Transportation Secretary urges Pennsylvania governor to address SEPTA crisis
U.S. Secretary of Transportation Sean P. Duffy has raised concerns about the Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA) in a letter to Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro.
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Transportation department forms council to enhance beauty in infrastructure
U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy has announced the establishment of the Beautifying Transportation Infrastructure Council (BTIC), a pioneering initiative aimed at enhancing the aesthetic appeal of transportation infrastructure across...
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California loses $40 million in federal funds over language compliance issues
U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy announced that the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) will withhold over $40 million from California due to the state's failure to comply with English Language Proficiency (ELP)...
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New DOT leaders confirmed by Senate vote
U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy has announced the confirmation of four new officials to the Department of Transportation following a Senate vote on October 7, 2025.
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U.S. DOT secures $41M for essential air service amid shutdown threat
U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy has announced that the Department of Transportation has secured an additional $41 million to maintain the Essential Air Service (EAS) program.
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Nashua Community College joins FAA's air traffic controller training initiative
U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy announced that Nashua Community College in New Hampshire has joined the Federal Aviation Administration's Enhanced Air Traffic–Collegiate Training Initiative (E-CTI).
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U.S. Department of Transportation announces $46 million for finance and asset concession grants
The U.S. Department of Transportation's Build America Bureau has announced the availability of $45.98 million in grants under the Innovative Finance and Asset Concession Grant Program (IFAC).
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USDOT launches ARPA-I Ideas Challenge with $1 million prize pool
The U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) has announced the launch of the ARPA-I Ideas Challenge, offering up to $1 million in prizes for innovative transportation technologies.
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USDOT launches new system for aviation consumer complaints
The U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) has introduced a new web-based system for handling air travel service complaints.
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FAA celebrates 1,000th licensed commercial space operation
U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy and FAA Administrator Bryan Bedford celebrated a significant achievement for the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) as it marked its 1,000th commercial space operation.
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Trump signs executive order to enhance U.S. commercial space industry
U.S. Transportation Secretary and Acting NASA Administrator Sean P. Duffy participated in a significant event at the White House today, where President Donald J. Trump signed an executive order aimed at enhancing U.S. competitiveness in the...
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Transportation Secretary Duffy revises NEVI guidelines for efficient EV charger deployment
U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy has announced revised guidance for the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) Formula Program, aiming to streamline the application process and provide states with greater flexibility.
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Transportation Secretary announces $175 million for ferry boat service improvements
U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy has announced $175 million in funding to enhance ferry boat services across 35 states, Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands, and American Samoa.
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