Capitol Hill Transportation News
Senator Ted Cruz says even American-made cars could get way more expensive due to Trump’s auto tariffs – Cruz said that a Big 3 automaker told him that the average price of their cars would increase by $4,500 beginning in June.
Lawmakers Seek Details of USDOT Ethics Oversight of Elon Musk Business Probes– Members of Congress asked the Transportation Department’s top ethics official to detail how the agency is addressing Elon Musk’s potential conflicts of interest.
U.S. Department of Transportation News
US transportation chief still in talks with White House on air traffic reform plan – Duffy is working with the White house to upgrade the U.S. air traffic control system after a series of high-profile safety incidents raised alarm.
Around 4,000 US transportation employees seek to take buyout, says official – More than a dozen other federal agencies have offered second chances for employees to take the offer in recent weeks.
FAA’s head of air traffic retiring early – Tim Arel, the head of the FAA’s Air Traffic Organization, will retire early as part of the second round of buyouts at the Department of Transportation.
Other Federal Mobility News
US electric vehicle industry is collateral damage in Trump’s escalating trade war – President Donald Trump’s tariff blitz has sent shock waves throughout the auto sector.
Trump’s Tariffs Are Already Reducing Car Imports and Idling Factories – A few carmakers have closed factories, laid off workers or shifted production in response to the auto tariffs that took effect last week.
The Secret Formula for Fast er Trains – A new report shows how Amtrak and commuter railroads can reduce “dead time” and increase speeds for less than it would cost to build new high-speed rail lines.
Musk’s Doge fired self-drive car safety experts at agency that regulates Tesla – The cull of watchdog workers disproportionately affected the staff overseeing tech, which is where the billionaire staked his company’s future.
