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How to find climate data and science the Trump administration doesn’t want you to see

Information on the internet might seem like it’s there forever, but it’s only as permanent as people choose to make it.

The Conversation

Key things to know about how Tesla could benefit from Elon Musk's assault on government

Elon Musk has long railed against the U.S. government, saying a crushing number of federal probes and safety programs have stymied Tesla, his electric car company, and its efforts to create fleets of robotaxis and other self-driving automobiles

The Independent UK

Trump Admin to Prioritize Funding to Communities That Cooperate with Immigration Officials

The Department of Transportation will prioritize funding and assisting projects that require communities to cooperate with federal immigration enforcement.

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Sean Duffy Confirmed As Transportation Secretary, Promises Regulatory Overhaul

Sean Duffy has been confirmed as the new transportation secretary, following a bipartisan vote of 77-22 in the Senate. The former Wisconsin congressman, known for his promises of safer Boeing planes, reduced regulations, and support for U.S. companies in self-driving car development, will now lead the Department of Transportation.

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Senate Confirms Sean Duffy As Transportation Secretary Amid Funding Freeze

Senate confirms Sean Duffy as head of Department of Transportation despite Democratic opposition over funding freeze.

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Senate Unanimously Votes To Advance Sean Duffy's DOT Nomination

Senate's unanimous vote to advance Sean Duffy's nomination for Department of Transportation leadership reflects bipartisan confidence in his ability.

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Trump's transit fantasy: Privatize it

Trump's Project 2025 has a plan: Kill off public transit for self-driving Ubers on private toll roads

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Biden Administration Makes Final Push For More Protections For Airline Passengers

The Department of Transportation wants to require airlines to pay cash compensation and provide lodging and meals to stranded passengers

International Business Times

Sean Duffy Chosen As Transportation Secretary By President-Elect Trump

President-elect Trump selects Sean Duffy as Transportation secretary, highlighting his experience and dedication to improving transportation infrastructure.

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Abolish the Department of Transportation

When money comes down from the DOT, it has copious strings attached to it—strings that make infrastructure more expensive and less useful.

Reason

“How Dare I Miss A Train”: Paralympian Faces Cruel Backlash After Train Incident

"the lack of empathy is frightening" The post “How Dare I Miss A Train”: Paralympian Faces Cruel Backlash After Train Incident first appeared on Bored Panda.

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Delta cancellations following CrowdStrike outage reveal fragility of flight operations

Like Southwest’s two years ago, Delta’s problems seem to have been the result of its crew-tracking system.

Fortune

Airlines Struggle To Restore Operations After Software Update Failure

Delta Air Lines faces challenges after a software glitch causes widespread flight cancellations, prompting government intervention and passenger rights pro...

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New DOT Rule Mandates Prompt Refunds For Airline Passengers

New DOT rule mandates airlines to provide automatic refunds for flight disruptions, improving passenger compensation process.

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America's bridge safety surprise: They're getting better

The amount of bridges rated poor by the federal government has fallen from 15% in 2000 to 6.8% in 2023.

Reason

Department of Transportation Lacks the Authority to Require States to Set Greenhouse Gas Reduction Targets for Highways

A district court concludes that the Department of Transportation lacks the authority to force states to try and reduce greenhouse gas emissions associated with highway use.

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Elon Musk's X prepares for Congressional testimony with new CEO

Discover how Elon Musk's company, X, navigates the regulatory landscape, as its new CEO, Linda Yaccarino, testifies in front of Congress.

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Frequent Flyer Programs Are Under Scrutiny

The Department of Transportation is looking into airline loyalty programs.

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The Independent UK

DOT puts airline loyalty programs under the microscope after lawmakers raise concerns

The Department of Transportation is investigating possible deceptive practices in airline loyalty programs after federal lawmakers raised concerns about how airlines are calculating points and rewards

Ballotpedia

Election legislation roundup: Wisconsin State Senate

As of Oct. 29, Ballotpedia has tracked 24 election-related bills in the Wisconsin State Senate since the beginning of the year. Of the 24, Ballotpedia tracked four from Oct. 23-29. Democrats sponsored all four bills. The bills are below:

The Independent UK

NHTSA proposing new rules to encourage seat belt use by all vehicle passengers

The Department of Transportation is proposing new rules designed to encourage seat belt usage by car and truck passengers, including those sitting in the back seats

The Independent UK

Utah's multibillion dollar oil train proposal chugs along amid environment and derailment concerns

One of the United States' biggest rail investments in more than a century could be an 88-mile line in Utah that would run through tribal lands and national forest to move oil and gas to the national rail network

The Guardian - US

Elon Musk’s brain implant company is approved for human testing. How alarmed should we be?

The billionaire’s record has raised concerns over Neuralink’s ability to responsibly oversee the development of such an invasive device

WEKU

A record number of Americans may fly this summer. Here's everything you need to know

Memorial Day weekend kicks off the busy summer air travel season and this may be the busiest ever. But some worry it could be another summer of delays and cancellations after a "pretty rocky" 2022.

The Conversation

Canadian airlines brace for a summer of change as U.S. airlines consider reforms

The United States Government Accountability Office (GAO) recently issued a report on the causes of flight disruptions before and after the pandemic. The report also outlined the challenges airlines faced managing and responding to these flight disruptions.

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