Department of Transportation Layoffs and Air Traffic Control Issues

Employees at the Department of Transportation are facing layoffs as part of the Trump administration's efforts to reduce the federal workforce. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy informed employees that the layoffs, known as reduction in force, are imminent. The final number of cuts will depend on how many employees take a buyout offer. Despite the cuts, Duffy has assured that airline safety will not be compromised. The DOT is also planning to boost air traffic controller recruiting following delays and cancellations at Newark Liberty International Airport.

Department of Transportation Threatens Funding Over Compliance with Executive Orders

Department of Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy threatens to withhold funding from states that refuse to comply with President Trump's executive orders, focusing on diversity, equity, and inclusion practices and cooperation with Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). Duffy emphasizes adherence to federal laws and denounces discriminatory DEI policies.

Delta Air Lines Investigation

U.S. airline regulators are investigating Delta Air Lines for a global software outage causing flight disruptions. Delta is facing flight cancelations and delays, with the Department of Transportation ensuring passenger rights are upheld. The airline is working to restore operations after a faulty software update by cybersecurity vendor CrowdStrike.

Fatal Shooting on Interstate 5 in Washington State

A Washington state trooper fatally shot a man with a hammer who had attacked state Department of Transportation workers along Interstate 5 north of Seattle.