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Another Week With No Progress Towards Ending Shutdown

October 17, 2025//

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End-of-FY Budget Data Starts Trickling In

October 17, 2025//

October 17, 2025 – Some preliminary numbers for USDOT and Highway Trust Fund spending for the just-ended fiscal year are now in.

Most USDOT Spending Back to Normal Levels Amidst “Shutdown”

October 17, 2025/

Funding & Finance, Governance

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By Jeff Davis

October 17, 2025 – Despite the government shutdown, USDOT quickly resumed over $1 billion per day in grant reimbursements once its routine accounting pause ended.

Capitol Hill Events – Week of October 20, 2025

October 17, 2025//

No End in Sight for Shutdown

October 10, 2025//

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Backlog of Nominations Largely Cleared by Senate

October 10, 2025//

October 10, 2025 – Amid the ongoing shutdown, the Senate confirmed 107 nominees – including four at USDOT – while several key transportation posts remain stalled due to political and procedural delays.

Senate Passes Coast Guard Authorization Bill as Add-On to NDAA

October 10, 2025//

October 10, 2025 – Amid the shutdown, the Senate passed the FY2026 defense bill with the Coast Guard reauthorization included, prompting negotiations with the House on a final version.

Highway Trust Fund Infographic of the Week

October 10, 2025//

October 10, 2025 – A new Sankey chart visualizes the FY2024 Highway Trust Fund’s cash flow, highlighting the depth of its fiscal challenges ahead of upcoming 2025 reports.

Shutdown Will Last Into Next Week as Senate Goes Home for Weekend

October 3, 2025//

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FRA Moves to Give California HSR’s $3.1B to Other States

October 3, 2025//

October 3, 2025 -While the Trump Administration tries to give California’s high speed rail money to other states, the state legislature gave the project more cap-and-trade money.