Trump Administration to Withhold $18 Billion for N.Y.C. Infrastructure

The transportation secretary said previously awarded funds for two major projects, the expansion of the Second Avenue subway and the construction of train tunnels under the Hudson River, would not be distributed.

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U.S. Is Losing Race to Return to Moon, Critics Say, Pointing at SpaceX

The company’s Starship rocket, which has suffered a series of recent test explosions, is still years away from being ready for the mission, former NASA executives say.

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Trump Administration Seeks Pilot Projects for Air Taxis

The projects would allow small electric or hybrid aircraft to carry passengers or cargo before federal regulators approve their commercial use.

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The Subway Had Its Safest Summer in Years. The White House Shrugged.

The U.S. Transportation Secretary, Sean Duffy, has called the subway crime-ridden, but Gov. Kathy Hochul of New York said her message to him was, “We’ve got this.”

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Sean Duffy to Announce Penn Station Renovation Will Begin in 2027

Amtrak intends to partner with a private developer to rebuild the dingy Manhattan train station on an accelerated schedule, transportation officials said.

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Trump Administration Will Take Control of Union Station in D.C., Duffy Says

Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy announced that his department, which owns Union Station, will assume control of the train hub from the nonprofit that has been controlling it.

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Florida Paints Over Rainbow Memorial for Pulse Nightclub Shooting Victims

The mayor of Orlando, Fla., said that the crosswalk mural, which featured the Pride flag’s colors, was removed overnight this week. Community members protested and have, for now, repainted it.

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F.A.A. Plans to Hire 8,900 Air Traffic Controllers but Still Expects Shortages

The Federal Aviation Administration says it plans to “supercharge” hiring and training between now and late 2028. It would not be enough to end a shortage of controllers.

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Amid Fear of Retaliation, N.S.F. Workers Sign Letter of Dissent

In a public letter, employees of the National Science Foundation accused the administration of politicizing the agency and impeding scientific innovation.

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Squabble Over Safety in N.Y.C. Subway Erupts at Congressional Hearing

Government officials from opposite sides of the aisle clashed in Washington over just how dangerous the New York City subway system is.

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