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Trump Admin Looks to Veterans for Trucking Jobs After Immigration Crackdown: 'Removing Dangerous Foreign Drivers'

The "Freedom Haulers" initiative will promote existing programs that allow veterans who recently operated large military vehicles to skip the commercial driver's license skills test

Latin Times

Trump's DOT Introduces Changes to 'Accelerate' AV Deployment, Directs NHTSA to Grant Zoox Temporary Exemption

The Donald Trump administration on Thursday introduced changes to Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations aimed at expediting the development and deployment of autonomous vehicles, granting Amazon.com Inc.‘s (NASDAQ:AMZN) Robotaxi operator Zoox a temporary exemption to deploy its driverless vehicles commercially.

Benzinga

Trump’s ‘Freedom Haulers’ event revealed something deeply unsettling about the president and his team

ANALYSIS: Trump struggled to speak off-script and his transportation secretary jumped in to praise him. It was an uncomfortable dynamic that speaks to what’s happening behind the scenes, writes Holly Baxter

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Chuck Schumer Vows to Block Trump's Push to Rename Penn Station, Says Landmark Needs to Be 'Rebuilt,' Not 'Rebranded'

Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) pushed back against a reported effort to rename New York’s Penn Station after President Donald Trump, arguing the transportation hub’s priority should be modernization rather than a name change.

Benzinga

Now arriving at Trump Station?

A recent push from the administration to rename NYC's iconic Penn Station after Trump is ruffling some feathers

Salon

US Transport Department Drops 'Proven' Road Safety Measures Despite Duffy's 'Safety First' Agenda

The US government has removed bike lanes and speed cameras from its list of proven safety measures, despite a traffic fatality crisis claiming over 39,000 lives annually.

International Business Times UK

Pete Buttigieg Says America Can Afford 'Good Roads, Schools and Health Care,' Slams Tax System That Favors the Wealthy Over Workers

Former Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg argued that the U.S. has the resources to strengthen public services, saying Americans should reject claims that investments in health care, education and infrastructure are financially impossible.

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Tata Elxsi shares slide 6% after weak Q1 results. Why Motilal Oswal sees 16% downside from current levels?

Tata Elxsi shares fell despite reporting a strong June quarter, with net profit rising 18.2% YoY to Rs 170.6 crore and revenue increasing 14.5% to Rs 1,021.1 crore. The stock declined as investors appeared unimpressed despite healthy growth in profitability and operating margins.

The Economic Times

Pete Buttigieg Lists Congressional Stock Trading, First Family Crypto Schemes, Second Jumbo Jet, Calls It a 'Carnival of Corruption'

Former Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg accused President Donald Trump and lawmakers in Washington of contributing to a political system he said is driven by corruption, special interests and decisions that hurt everyday Americans.

Benzinga

Trump goes vroom! Giddy president brings IndyCar best to White House for ‘Grand Prix’ announcement

President hosted an event to promote the Freedom 250 Grand Prix, which will see the streets of Washington, D.C., turn into a race track next month

The Independent UK

Pete Buttigieg Says Americans Who Back Affordable Health Care Are 'Part of a Powerful American Majority'

Former Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg said Americans who support expanded health care access, stronger public schools and infrastructure investments represent a broad coalition rather than a political minority.

Benzinga

The fermented food that has MAGA obsessed: sauerkraut

The health secretary will eat the fermented cabbage with steak as early as 6:30 a.m., he told Fox News

The Independent UK

Critics Slam Sean Duffy's Offensive 'Libtard' Comment as Daughter With Down Syndrome Watches Behind Him

US Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy faces criticism for using an ableist slur at the America 250 event, overshadowing the Great American State Fair launch.

International Business Times UK

Trump says algae-laden Reflecting Pool ‘looks perfect’ at partisan rally for America’s 250th birthday

Trump stepped in to deliver a MAGA speech after several artists dropped out of the event, citing political concerns

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Trump’s ex-MTV star Transportation Secretary is ‘exploiting his Cabinet position’ to get son-in-law elected, critics say

Some Wisconsin Republicans have raised concerns about credentials of Michael Alfonso, who previously worked in construction and podcasting

Roll Call

Transportation safety technology drawing interest in Congress

As advanced safety technologies reach new stages of development across the transportation sector, Congress has been grappling with how to legislate such innovations, trying to balance industry needs against calls to prevent tragic accidents. A subcommittee hearing of the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee took up the issue of…

AAP

Fatal Virginia bus crash raises concerns about the long list of unfulfilled safety recommendations

Commercial buses still lack the kind of collision-avoidance technology and emergency braking systems that have become standard on many new cars despite the fact that the National Transportation Safety Board has been recommending it for years

The Economic Times

Virginia wedding turns tragic after road crash kills 5 including family of 4 travelling to attend ceremony

The National Transportation Safety Board is investigating the crash, a monthslong task separate from the work of state police.

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The Independent UK

Transportation Secretary defends sponsored road trip reality show

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Trump’s Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy claims his sponsored road trip reality show was meant to unite the country

‘Experiencing your country through the window of a car is a beautiful thing,’ Sean Duffy said when defending the project

Roll Call

Michigan pigment maker could benefit from highway bill provision

A Michigan manufacturer stands to become the U.S. government’s preferred supplier of yellow pigment used in road and highway markings across the country if a provision in the House’s sweeping surface transportation reauthorization bill becomes law. Section 1328 — on page 270 of the 1,005-page text released Sunday — would…

Salon

MAGA's return to reality TV is bad sign

Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy and LA mayoral candidate Spencer Pratt are chasing cameras to bypass scrutiny

International Business Times UK

Ryanair Says Summer Flights Safe — But Late Bookers May Get Hit With Higher Fares

Ryanair says it expects no summer flight disruptions despite fuel concerns, but warns passengers booking late could face higher fares as demand patterns shift.

International Business Times UK

Trump Under Fire After Alleged Leaks Claim He Sent Flirty 'Call Me' Messages to Sean Duffy's Wife

Donald Trump faces controversy over alleged flirty texts to Rachel Campos Duffy, sparking debate on boundaries in official communications and fuelling speculation about Melania Trump's absence.

The Independent UK

Potential sponsor of Sean Duffy’s controversial ‘road trip’ reality TV show pulled out over ethical concerns, report says

The Great American Road Trip, which stars the transportation secretary and his family, will premiere next month

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