Police in DC permitted to notify ICE about undocumented immigrants during traffic stops in sanctuary city change
DC Police Chief Issues Immigration Notification Order On Friday, DC Metropolitan Police Chief Pamela Smith authorized officers to inform Immigration Customs Enforcement (ICE) about suspected undocumented immigrants, even if those individuals aren’t in MPD custody, including cases stemming from traffic stops. Smith’s directive, first highlighted by NBC Washington, also allows officers to assist in transporting […]
Biden administration eliminated ‘best-qualified’ criteria for air traffic controller academy, documents reveal
The Biden administration has made a quiet change regarding the qualifications for air traffic controller candidates. In 2023, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has removed the stringent “best-qualified” criteria that previously required candidates to score at least 85% on the Air Traffic Skills Assessment (ATSA) exam. Instead, they introduced a new threshold of 80%. Transport […]
Sean Duffy shares insights on disagreement with Elon Musk regarding the dismissal of air traffic controllers.
Transport Secretary Sean Duffy was a guest on the “Pod Force One” podcast hosted by the New York Post, where he shared some details about an earlier disagreement with Elon Musk, who previously led the government efficiency initiative known as DOGE. Duffy described their interaction as “a little back and forth” sparked by Musk’s suggestion […]
Sean Duffy outlines $31.5B enhancements for ‘Pod Force One’ air traffic system
Transport Secretary Sean Duffy expresses optimism regarding the preview plan for the substantial $31.5 billion upgrade of Pod Force One. He, along with other senior officials, is advocating for costly upgrades in light of a tragic air disaster that occurred earlier this year near Ronald Reagan National Airport. “Three years prior to this incident, there […]
DOT leader Sean Duffy accuses former chief Pete Buttigieg of compromising air traffic controller standards in shocking statement during ‘Pod Force One’ appearance.
Transport Secretary Sean Duffy has criticized his predecessor, Pete Buttigieg, for allegedly lowering the standards for air traffic control candidates, which has resulted in rising dropout rates at the FAA Academy in Oklahoma City. Officially, candidates scoring over 85% on the Air Traffic Skills Assessment (ATSA) exams are deemed eligible, with those achieving 90% or […]
Sean Duffy shares details of his disagreement with Elon Musk about reducing air traffic controllers: ‘The Senate approved my appointment’
Transport Secretary Discusses Elon Musk’s Influence on Staffing Decisions Transport Secretary Sean Duffy shared insights during a recent episode of “Pod Force One” regarding the ongoing debate over staffing reductions pushed by Elon Musk. On the show, Duffy mentioned that Miranda Devine, the host, had drawn a firm line against the idea of eliminating what […]
FAA plans to boost air traffic controller recruitment on Long Island; aims for 9,000 additional hires across the country
FAA Launches New Recruitment Initiative for Air Traffic Controllers Washington – This week, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) introduced a new application portal aimed at boosting recruitment efforts for air traffic control positions, particularly on Long Island. The goal is to hire nearly 9,000 controllers nationwide by the end of 2028. The New York Terminal […]
Slim sound barrier significantly reduces traffic noise
If you happen to live near busy roads, there’s some exciting news from Switzerland that might just give you a bit of relief. Researchers at the Swiss Federal Materials Science and Technology (EMPA) have developed a surprisingly thin traffic noise absorber that can significantly lower sound levels while occupying only a small fraction of the […]
Air traffic controller did not alert aircraft prior to DC crash that resulted in 67 fatalities
Investigation into DC Plane Crash Highlights Communication Failures In January, a tragic incident in Washington, DC, resulted in the death of 67 people when an Army helicopter collided with a commercial aircraft. Recently, federal aviation officials revealed that air traffic controllers did not inform the plane’s crew about the helicopter’s proximity before the crash. This […]
Excessive evacuations caused traffic issues ahead of the tsunami in Hawaii.
David San Miyashiro was at home on the 31st floor of his Honolulu apartment when his phone buzzed with a tsunami warning following a significant earthquake in the Pacific. The call to action was serious, yet, perhaps unusually, he decided to drive to pick up his father instead of rushing away. Unfortunately, it didn’t take […]