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Trump’s Actions Test the Fragile World of Air Travel
Last-minute announcements and abrupt changes by the Trump administration have caused confusion in an already strained U.S. aviation system.
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Amtrak’s Largest Train Revamp in 55 Years Is Coming Soon
Step inside the sprawling factory in California where the largest fleet replacement in Amtrak’s 55-year history is coming together piece by piece.
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DOJ’s targeting of Trump critics ramps up with attempt to indict lawmakers
The effort to indict six Democratic lawmakers marks the first time DOJ has attempted to classify critical speech from prominent Trump detractors as a crime.
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Transfer of ISIS suspects nears end as Trump pursues Syria exit
The movement of between 6,000 and 7,000 detainees to Iraqi government control, underway for weeks, could be complete as soon as Friday.
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Another Government Shutdown? Here’s What Travelers Should Know.
It was not immediately clear whether passengers would face delays at airport security checkpoints in the coming days if a government shutdown does occur.
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A D.H.S. Shutdown Looms. Bruised Minnesotans Urge Their Parties to Dig In.
Congressional Democrats say they will approve no money for the Department of Homeland Security without guardrails on immigration agents. Their voters in Minnesota are demanding no less.
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Trump Wants Smithsonian to Create a Different Official Portrait
The painted portrait from President Trump’s first term was completed more than four years ago, but never unveiled. Now he wants the National Portrait Gallery to commission a new one.
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RFK Jr. Allies Target States to Overturn Vaccine Mandates for Schools
Proponents of vaccines warn that the efforts will further dismantle the immunization infrastructure and lead to more outbreaks of disease.
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Local Sheriffs Voice Frustration With ICE
As tension builds over immigration raids around the country, local law enforcement officials are increasingly speaking out. We followed a sheriff from Maine who lambasted ICE operations in his state as he traveled to Washington to share concerns with lawmakers.
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How AI is Quietly Shaping Our Everyday Lives
When we think about artificial intelligence, our minds often drift to science fiction movies or futuristic scenarios. But the reality is, AI is already a significant part of our daily lives, quietly working in the background to make things easier, more efficient, and sometimes even more fun. Take a moment to think about your morning…