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Transport Topics government and regulatory coverage keeps managers of a highly-regulated industry aware of the policy decisions that can shape their businesses. Covering both the legislative and regulatory aspects of policy-making, at both the state and national levels, the news in this category includes looks at infrastructure, hours of service, emissions rules, funding measures, leadership appointments, and more. Readers can follow what鈥檚 happening in Congress, at the Department of Transportation and the Federal Motor Carrier Administration, and in state and local governments.

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FAA to Probe Airlines Over Shutdown Flight Limits

Under the agency鈥檚 original emergency order, carriers that didn鈥檛 comply could face penalties of up to $75,000 for every flight operated above the mandated limits.

November 24, 2025
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Rick Cotton, Leader of Port Authority of N.Y.-N.J., to Retire

Rick Cotton, the executive director of the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, who oversaw major revitalization efforts around the port, will retire in January, the agency announced.

November 24, 2025
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Texas Immigration Sting Pulls 31 CDL Holders Off the Road

Gov. Greg Abbott鈥檚 office noted that a majority of the drivers detained were holding commercial driver licenses issued by California. None of the drivers was holding a Texas CDL.

November 24, 2025
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Trump, Xi Talk Trade Security and Taiwan鈥檚 Future

An ongoing row between Japan and China centered around Taiwan threatens to inject fresh tensions into the Trump-Xi relationship and complicate ties.

November 24, 2025
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Trump Reviews Nvidia鈥檚 Bid to Sell Chips to China

President Trump is hearing from 鈥渓ots of different advisers鈥 in deciding on the exports, Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick said, noting that Trump understands China's Xi Jinping 鈥渢he best.鈥

November 24, 2025
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Seattle Airport Faces Fuel Crunch Threat After Pipeline Shuts

Sea-Tac airport is facing the threat of disruptions for jet-fuel supplies after a pipeline spill prompted a shutdown at a time when airlines are prepping for a busy Thanksgiving week.

November 21, 2025
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Diesel Price Upside Momentum to Slow After Recent Jump

U.S. diesel exports have been relatively robust of late, more than 1 million barrels per day, according to Gas Buddy. A high percentage has gone to Latin America and South America.

November 21, 2025
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Trump Tariff Cut May Ease Pain for US Coffee, Beef Lovers

President Trump鈥檚聽decision聽to remove a key tariff on Brazilian coffee and beef may deliver some relief to markets and U.S. consumers who have struggled with soaring prices for the key staples.

November 21, 2025
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Cross-Border Freight Bridge Eyes Shuttle, Lift Prototypes

Developers of an elevated freight bridge at the U.S.-Mexico border in Laredo, Texas, using automated shuttles are set to begin building their first prototypes over the next six months.

November 21, 2025
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Tesla Sued Over Fatality in Growing Scrutiny of Doors

The lawsuit comes weeks after suits filed in Wisconsin and California involving fatal crashes in which occupants allegedly became trapped when the doors wouldn't open.

November 21, 2025