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'I'll be damned if that's the story we write': Acting NASA Administrator Duffy vows not to lose moon race to China

NASA Acting Administrator Sean Duffy pushed back against recent claims that the agency is losing ground to China in the race back to the moon, promising the Artemis program will get astronauts there first, in a closed NASA town hall.

Space

For too long, colonial language has dominated space exploration. There is a better way

At an internal staff briefing last week, acting NASA Administrator Sean Duffy declared the United States has a “manifest destiny to the stars”, linking this to the need to win the “space race”.

The Conversation

MAGA Conservatives, Unions Want To Crush Driverless Trucks. Will the Trump Administration Listen?

A fight over an arcane trucking safety rule reveals the White House's split position on autonomous vehicle regulations.

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Did NASA's Perseverance rover actually find evidence of life on Mars? We need to haul its samples home to find out, scientists say

We'll likely need to get Perseverance's samples to Earth to determine if they do indeed harbor evidence of Mars life —but the prospects of such a mission are cloudy at best.

Space

Nasa bars Chinese citizens from its facilities amid heated space race

Chinese contributors locked out of Nasa systems and barred from in-person meetings

The Independent UK

'Incredibly exciting': NASA claims it's found the 'clearest sign' yet of past life on Mars

NASA scientists have found more intriguing details on speckled Martian rocks spotted by the Perseverance rover. But bringing samples back to Earth will be key.

LiveScience

Josh Hawley To Introduce Bill For Banning Autonomous Vehicles, Pushes For Onboard Safety Operators: 'Terrible For Working People'

Sen. Josh Hawley (R-MO) plans to introduce a bill that would effectively ban fully autonomous driving in the U.S.

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Officials under fire over ‘random’ murder of Ukrainian refugee on train

Iryna Zarutska had come to the United States to escape Russia’s invasion

The Independent UK

Pete Buttigieg Doubles Down On Criticism Of Trump Administration Over Airline Compensation Rules: 'Picking Corporations Over Consumers'

Biden-era Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg has criticized President Donald Trump once again over the Department of Transportation's changes to airline compensation rules.

Benzinga

Trump's Transport Chief Eases Autonomous Rules, Tesla Y L Orders Top 120K, GM Ends EV Discounts — This Week In Mobility

The past week has been a whirlwind of activity in the automotive and tech sectors. From eased regulations for autonomous driving to the sale of higher ethanol-blended fuel and record-breaking sales of electric vehicles, there’s a lot to catch up on. Here’s a quick round-up of the top stories that…

Benzinga

Tesla Robotaxi Downloads Outpace Uber By 40% On Apple's App Store Amid Ease Of Self-Driving Regulations

Downloads for Tesla Inc.'s (NASDAQ:TSLA) Robotaxi app on Apple Inc.'s (NASDAQ:AAPL) App Store hit a record high amid proposed autonomous driving regulations.

Benzinga

Trump's Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy Proposes Eased Regulations For Autonomous Driving: 'America Must Lead…'

The NHTSA, under President Donald Trump's Transportation Secretary, Sean Duffy, has announced it will ease regulatory hurdles for autonomous driving in the U.S. amid a domestic Robotaxi push.

Benzinga

Pete Buttigieg Slams Trump Administration For Canceling Biden-Era Rule To Compensate Passengers For Flight Disruptions: 'Our Billionaire President…'

Former U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg has slammed the Trump administration's decision to cancel a Biden-era rule that allowed passengers to be compensated by carriers for flight disruptions.

Benzinga

Moon-to-Mars veteran Amit Kshatriya named NASA associate administrator

Amit Kshatriya, a veteran of NASA's Moon to Mars program, has been named NASA associate administrator, the agency's top civil-service role.

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Watch NASA's Artemis 2 moon astronauts take on the viral 'Bobby and Pete' fitness challenge (video)

The four Artemis 2 moon astronauts passed the "Bobby and Pete" fitness challenge recently, performing 100 pushups and 50 pull-ups in less than 10 minutes.

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NASA wants to put a nuclear reactor on the moon by 2030 – choosing where is tricky

NASA plans to prioritize the fission reactor as power necessary to extract and refine lunar resources.

The Independent UK

Trump admin cancels $679 million for offshore wind projects as attacks on reeling industry continue

The Transportation Department has canceled $679 million in federal funding for a dozen offshore wind projects

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Trump administration takes control of Washington’s Union Station train hub

Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy says the move is ‘not a power play’ as Trump seeks greater sway over the US capital.

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A deadly Florida truck crash has fueled an immigration fight. Here's what to know

A truck driver's deadly U-turn on a Florida highway has sparked national debate over immigration, trucking safety, and federal funding

Roll Call

Duffy announces DOT takeover of DC’s Union Station - Roll Call

The Trump administration is taking over Union Station, a major transportation hub in Washington used by Amtrak and the city's Metro system.

The Independent UK

Florida cities race to save rainbow crosswalks as the state's deadlines for removal loom

An emergency meeting is planned for Wednesday in Fort Lauderdale as that city and others across Florida are facing state orders to remove rainbow crosswalks by early next month

The Independent UK

Trump extends control over Washington by taking management of Union Station away from Amtrak

Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy says his department is taking management of Washington's main transportation hub away from Amtrak, in another example of how the federal government is exerting its power over the nation’s capital

Benzinga

Trump Administration Threatens California, New Mexico, Washington Of $46 Million Annual Funding Cut For Trucking Industry Over Language Tests

The Trump administration has threatened $46 million in federal funding cuts for the trucking industry in states like California, New Mexico and Washington over alleged flouting of English language rules for commercial drivers, issuing a 30-day deadline.

The Independent UK

Three states could lose millions in federal funding if English is not enforced for truck drivers, Duffy says

‘This is about keeping people safe on the road. Your families, your kids, your spouses, your loved ones, your friends,’ Duffy said Tuesday

The Independent UK

Florida puts rainbow crosswalks in the crosshairs, as cities face deadlines to remove them

Florida cities are now facing deadlines to remove rainbow crosswalks celebrating LGBTQ pride

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