Nearly $1 billion in federal funding is available to improve road safety nationwide. The Department of Transportation (USDOT) has opened a new funding round under the Safe Streets…
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Senator Threatens to Subpoena U.S. Army Info on Black Hawk D.C. Collision
The Senate committee has repeatedly requested information regarding the service branch’s safety surveillance system policy. Senator Ted Cruz of Texas, chair of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science,…
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President Restores Public Student Loan Forgiveness to Original Parameters
He directs the removal of activist organizations from the definition of “public service.” President Donald Trump issued an order this month that restores the Public Student Loan Forgiveness…
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NTSB Recommends Permanent Limits on Helicopters at Reagan National Airport
Chair Homendy calls the close proximity an “intolerable risk to aviation safety.” This week, the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) “urgently recommended” that the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)…
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House Advances AI Consumer Safety Bill
Legislation proposes AI pilot program to help federal agency detect hazardous products and track market trends. The House Energy and Commerce Committee approved the Consumer Safety Technology Act,…
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FCC Updates Wireless Emergency Alert Rules to Enhance Public Safety
New options plan to reduce alert-fatigue and improve user safety. The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has revised its Wireless Emergency Alert (WEA) rules to improve public safety by…
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First Lady Participates in Roundtable for Stronger Laws Against Revenge Porn
The Senate passed the Take It Down Act in February with bipartisan support. First Lady Melanie Trump took part in a roundtable discussion on Capitol Hill this week…
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FAA Launches Plan to Expedite Air Traffic Controller Recruitment
New hiring process aims to address staffing shortages and improve aviation safety. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy announced an initiative to accelerate the hiring of air traffic controllers, following…
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SpaceX to Assist FAA in Modernizing Air Traffic Systems
The transportation secretary also says none of the recently released personnel were air traffic controllers. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy met with a SpaceX team to receive input and…
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DHS Extends Temporary Protected Status for Sudan
An 8-month extension was granted by the department amid ongoing conflict and human rights abuses. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) recently announced an 18-month extension of Temporary…
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