Capitol Hill Transportation News
Senators call for increased air traffic control funding- Senators are calling on the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to work with Congress to increase its funding and staffing in the aftermath of last month’s deadly plane crash near Washington.
Democrats press FAA over plans for DOGE to ‘plug in’ – A group of Democrats on Monday pressed the FAA over plans for tech billionaire Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) to “plug in.”
U.S. Department of Transportation News
Air traffic controller shortages are a nationwide problem- A huge share of the country’s air traffic control facilities are understaffed, per the most recent FAA data.
FAA considers permanent helicopter flight ban near DCA after plane crash – Air safety officials are considering making a temporary flight restriction on helicopters in the area permanent.
US Transportation Secretary Duffy requests meeting with Boeing CEO on safety – U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said on Thursday he has asked the CEO of Boeing to come to Washington, D.C., as soon as possible.
Other Federal Mobility News
Ohio hits brakes on building electric – vehicle charging stations amid Trump spending freeze – It’s now unclear whether Ohio will build any more federally funded charging stations.
Veterans reliant on transportation affected by federal hiring freeze– due to the federal hiring freeze put in place by President Donald Trump, it’s become more difficult for veterans who rely on rideshare programs to make their VA appointments.
New York’s business boosters push Trump to keep Manhattan tolls– Trump finds himself stuck between business elites with traditional conservative talking points and anti-toll Republicans.
Spirit Airlines again rejects Frontier takeover bid – Spirit Airlines again rejected Frontier Airlines’s latest takeover bid, opting to instead focus on its restructuring process to bolster financial stability.
Electric Shuttle And School Bus Company Endera Scores Major Investment- At a time when imported parts and products are subject to tariffs, a fast-growing electric specialty vehicle company that boasts a high percentage of U.S.-only content has scored a big cash boost from investors.
