Pete Buttigieg’s Department of Transportation allocated $80 billion for DEI grants while postponing air traffic control improvements, according to documents and industry sources.
Washington – During his time as Transport Secretary, Pete Buttigieg did not replace outdated air traffic control systems, leading to considerable federal spending, according to records and airline officials. Instead, significant funds seem to have gone towards other priorities. In one of his meetings, while he appeared focused on the upcoming 2028 presidential election, he […]
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy might block flights from Mexico due to a failed aviation deal.
US Transport Secretary Warns Mexico Over Flight Requests WASHINGTON – Transport Secretary Sean Duffy issued a warning to the Mexican government on Saturday, indicating that the US might refuse flight requests following an incident where a US freight carrier was forced out of Mexico City and lost its flight slot to American Airlines. In 2022, […]
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy Eliminates All DEI and Environmental Justice Criteria from Grants
Trump Administration Shifts Away from DEI and Climate Policies The Trump administration has decided not to enforce the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) requirements that were part of the previous Biden administration’s initiatives. This announcement was made by Sean Duffy on Wednesday. According to Duffy, the previous administration left behind a substantial backlog of grant […]
Staten Island transportation firm resolves Medicaid fraud claims for $250,000
Staten Island Company Settles Medicaid Fraud Allegations Staten Island, NY – A Staten Island-based company is among over a dozen in New York that have settled allegations of Medicaid fraud. On Monday, New York Attorney General Letitia James revealed that 16 carriers have agreed to a total settlement of $13 million following an investigation that […]
Judge prevents Trump administration from cutting transportation funding
Federal Judge Blocks Trump Administration’s Funding Cuts to States A federal judge in Rhode Island issued a preliminary injunction on Thursday, preventing the Trump administration from withholding federal transportation funds from states that don’t cooperate with immigration enforcement. In response, a coalition of 20 Democratic-led states is preparing to sue President Trump over new policies […]
Transportation Secretary introduces Great American Road Trip project
Rediscovering America: A Journey Inspired by John Steinbeck In 1960, renowned American author John Steinbeck embarked on a journey across the United States with his dog, Charley. Traveling in a camper van, he sought to reconnect with the heart of the nation. Having spent his career writing about America, he recognized that true understanding required […]
Major cities may lose federal transportation funding due to their stance on ICE.
Transport Secretary’s Warning to Sanctuary Cities Transport Secretary Sean Duffy issued a cautionary statement to “rogue national actors” that haven’t cooperated with federal immigration enforcement, suggesting they may have to address the consequences of their actions themselves. As riots and fires persist in Los Angeles, paired with protests in various cities nationwide, Duffy emphasized that […]
State transportation officials decline to approve $10 land sale that could update Long Island’s busiest LIRR route
On Monday, Suffolk County officials expressed concerns that the state Department of Transportation might miss an opportunity to finalize a $10 deal aimed at electrifying the busiest Long Island Rail Road line. Suffolk County Executive Ed Romain highlighted the dual benefits the project could bring: improved commute times and a cleaner environment. He raised the […]
Watchdog indicates that staff of US attorneys in New York might be weakening Trump’s Department of Transportation.
First reported by FOX: A watchdog group advocating for democracy is urging the Department of Justice (DOJ) to investigate lawyers from the Southern District of New York (SDNY). They accuse these attorneys, representing Transport Secretary Sean Duffy, of attempting to undermine efforts to eliminate the driving tax in New York City. NYC’s crowded pricing program […]
FAA acknowledges another communication failure at Newark International Airport, Transportation Secretary criticizes the former Biden administration for ignoring air traffic control issues.
Radio Outage Confirmed at Newark Airport The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has acknowledged yet another radio outage at Newark Liberty International Airport in New Jersey, a site that has experienced several such issues in the past. According to the FAA, the Philadelphia Control Tower lost radio frequency for around two seconds at approximately 11:35 AM […]