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5 key takeaways from Jared Isaacman's 2nd NASA chief nomination hearing

Private billionaire SpaceX astronaut Jared Isaacman appeared before a Senate committee Dec. 3 for consideration as NASA administrator. Here are 5 big takeaways from the hearing.

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Trump Green Lights 'Really Cute' Kei Cars Amid Affordability Concerns, CAFE Rollback In US: 'Manufacturers Have Long Wanted…'

President Donald Trump has announced that "tiny cars" would be produced in the U.S.

Benzinga

Clinton Slams Trump On Ukraine, Cuban Blasts Politicians Over Obamacare And More: This Week In Politics

As the week unfolded, the political world witnessed some major developments. Here’s a quick recap of the top stories that made headlines.

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FAA launches investigation into US airlines over flight cuts ordered during the shutdown

The Federal Aviation Administration has launched an investigation into whether U.S. airlines complied with an emergency order to cut flights at 40 major airports during the recent government shutdown

The Independent UK

What to know about the air traffic control overhaul and the company FAA hired to manage it

The government picked a company with little experience working with the Federal Aviation Administration called Peraton to oversee the roughly $31.5 billion overhaul of the outdated air traffic control system

The Independent UK

'We have lost a lot of time.' Former NASA chief says US needs to start over with moon landing plans or risk losing to China

Former NASA chief Michael Griffin told the U.S. Congress that while China is making great strides in its plan to reach the moon, the United States has "stuck to a plan that does not make sense."

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Americans Don't Actually Want Kei Cars

Kei cars are awesome. The tiny, Japanese-market runabouts have diminutive proportions and puny engines, often delivering no more than 80 horsepower. Having driven one in its home country, it’s easy to see why people are so obsessed with them; they’re cute, charming, and in a jam-packed city like Tokyo, ideal…

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Sean Duffy Says Air Taxis Will '100%' Happen Under Trump, Predicts Major Shift In DoorDash Deliveries: 'Safer And Quieter…'

Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy has shared that the U.S. will allow air taxis to operate within the country in what could be a major boost for Joby Aviation Inc. (NASDAQ:JOBY) and Archer Aviation Inc. (NASDAQ:ACHR).

Benzinga

Passengers are wearing pajamas to the airport more often in protest against Sean Duffy’s etiquette push

The Transportation Department has urged Americans to dress nicer at the airport as it believes that correlates with good behavior

The Independent UK

Trump: Japan's 'Cute' Kei Cars Are Coming to America

Update: In an emailed response to Motor1's questions, a Department of Transportation spokesperson told us:

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Ted Cruz, Sean Duffy Slam Biden Admin's CAFE Standards, Tout Safer, Affordable Cars For Americans Amid Trump Rollback: 'Buttigieg And Biden Broke..'

Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX) and Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy have hailed President Donald Trump's move to relax CAFE norms amid affordability concerns.

Benzinga

Ford CEO Jim Farley Hails Trump's CAFE Rollback, Reaffirms Investment In US-Made Cars—Sean Duffy Says Decision Will Save $109 Billion For Americans

Ford Motor Co. (NYSE:F) CEO Jim Farley has reaffirmed the automaker's commitment to building more affordable cars as President Donald Trump scaled back Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) norms.

Benzinga

The US must beat China to moon, Trump pick for NASA chief Jared Isaacman tells Senate: 'If we make a mistake, we may never catch up'

Billionaire private astronaut Jared Isaacman didn't mince words Wednesday (Dec. 3) during his second hearing before the Senate committee considering his nomination for NASA administrator.

Space

Longest US government shutdown cost Delta Air Lines $200 million

Delta Air Lines estimates that it lost $200 million due to the longest government shutdown on record

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Billionaire spacewalker is back before the Senate seeking NASA's top job

Billionaire spacewalker Jared Isaacman is back before the Senate after being yanked and then renominated by President Donald Trump for NASA's top job

Benzinga

Sean Duffy Says DOT Working To Deliver Revamped Air Traffic Control System, Reiterates Dressing Up For Travel — Gavin Newsom Responds

Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said that the Department of Transportation (DOT) has kicked off the process to revamp the U.S.'s aging air traffic control technology.

The Independent UK

Some immigrant drivers are abandoning trucking after Trump administration enforces the rules

Everything the Trump administration has done this year to strengthen and enforce the standards for truck drivers and the schools that train them after several deadly crashes may cause problems for some companies if immigrants continue to flee the profession rather than deal with the harassment and scrutiny

The Independent UK

Trump proposes rebuilding Dulles because ‘it’s a terrible airport’

Dulles is frequently the subject of debate among locals regarding its quality and utility.

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Round 2: Watch Senate hearing for Jared Isaacman's re-nomination as NASA chief today

The U.S. Senate will hold its second hearing to consider billionaire tech entrepreneur Jared Isaacman's nomination for NASA chief on Wednesday (Dec. 3), and you can watch the action live.

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Trump targets immigrant-owned trucking companies — and 44% of U.S. driving schools could soon be wiped out

Immigrant groups are worried this might fuel xenophobia.

The Independent UK

Right-wing podcast bro slams Sean Duffy air travel dress code: ‘Nobody has any money!’

A right-wing podcast host has hit out at the Transport Secretary over his calls for people to dress nicer for plane travel.

The Guardian - US

How Trump’s on-again, off-again Nasa appointee emerged from a political black hole

Trump’s renomination of billionaire astronaut Jared Isaacman is a tale of politics, ambition and vanity

Benzinga

Sean Duffy Says Tim Walz Has 30 Days To Rectify Discrepancies Or Lose $30 Million In Federal Funds Amid Illegal CDL Row: 'Fix This Or…'

Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy has slammed Minnesota Governor and Democratic Party leader Tim Walz (D-Minn.) for illegally issuing Commercial Driving Licenses (CDLs).

The Independent UK

Thousands of US trucking schools risk closure over noncompliance with government rules

This marks the latest step in the government's effort to ensure truck drivers are qualified for commercial licenses

Reason

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Plus: War with Venezuela looms, a National Guard member shot in D.C. dies, and Sean Duffy wants you to stop flying in your pajamas.

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