Transportation Department (US)

Trump Nominates Bryan Bedford, Longtime Airlines Executive, to Lead FAA

The agency faces an air traffic controller shortage and the need to upgrade outdated systems that are critical to its operations.

By Mark Walker and Niraj Chokshi

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Nominee for Deputy Transportation Secretary Comes Under Fire for Handling of Boeing

In his previous stint in the Transportation Department, Steven Bradbury was accused of interfering with a Senate investigation into the crash of two Max jets that killed 346 people combined.

By Mark Walker

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Trump Urged to Halt Firings at the F.A.A.

After a string of deadly plane crashes, lawmakers and union members are urging the president to protect the transportation department from further personnel cuts.

By Mark Walker

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Trump Administration Move to Freeze E.V. Charger Funding Confounds States

Some have halted work on the Biden-era $5 billion program to build E.V. charging stations. Others plan to keep building. Most are confused.

By Coral Davenport and Madeleine Ngo