No End in Sight for Shutdown
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Backlog of Nominations Largely Cleared by Senate
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 – 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 – 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
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FRA Moves to Give California HSR’s $3.1B to Other States
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.
Senate Hearing Looks at Antitrust Issues in Airline Sector
October 3, 2025 – A Senate hearing this week tried to find ways to increase competition between U.S. airlines while extending service.
Latest Shutdown Plan Reveals 3,800 USDOT Job Losses in Last 12 Months
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Trump Administration Cancels Race- and Sex-Based DBE Set-Aside Program, Uses Cancelation to Suspend Reimbursements for NYC, Chicago Projects
October 3, 2025 – The Trump Administration repealed federal DBE set-asides and froze funding for major New York and Chicago projects.