New site aims to track $12.5B in air traffic control system upgrades
The Department of Transportation is rolling out a new website to track progress in the sprawling effort to modernize the nation's air traffic control system.
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The Department of Transportation is rolling out a new website to track progress in the sprawling effort to modernize the nation's air traffic control system.
President Trump is open to some type of federal action, several sources told CBS News, and he has said publicly he'd "do it to save the jobs."
The fate of Spirit Airlines could affect ticket prices across the industry, which is why the Trump administration is considering a bailout, sources confirm. Kris Van Cleave has more details.
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy is asking Congress for more funding to modernize the air traffic control system after a close call between two Southwest jets in Nashville. CBS News' Kris Van Cleave spoke with Duffy and asked about his plans.
As truck traffic increases, government and industry haven't been able to stop thousands of so-called "chameleon carriers," with deadly consequences.
Spirit executives and other low-cost carriers are expected to meet with Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy next week.
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said that the bonus would be given only to controllers and technicians who didn't miss a shift during the shutdown.
The agency's "Golden Age of Travel" campaign aims to restore civility to air travel. Experts say they have doubts.
The disruptions to air travel from the government shutdown are still causing headaches for flyers, but things are improving compared to the start of the week. TSA Chief of Staff Adam Stahl joins "The Takeout" to discuss when things will be back to normal and more.
The FAA told airlines to increase cancellations at 40 of the country's busiest airports to 6% by Tuesday and ultimately ramp up to 10% by Friday.
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy announced that starting Friday the U.S. will reduce flights at 40 "high-volume" markets as it grapples with air traffic control and TSA staffing shortages amid the ongoing government shutdown. Robert Sumwalt, former chair of the National Transportation Safety Board, joins "The Takeout" with analysis.
The U.S. will reduce flight capacity by 10% at 40 airports starting Friday due to the government shutdown, Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy announced on Wednesday. Capt. Laura Einsetler, an experienced commercial pilot, joins CBS News 24/7 with her reaction.
Transportation Department drops Biden-era proposal to require airlines to financially compensate passengers for flight disruptions.
"Instead of being a point of pride, Washington's Union Station has fallen into disrepair," Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said.
A group of bipartisan women senators is sponsoring legislation to create equality in car crash tests.
Women make up more than half of U.S. drivers, but are 73% more likely to suffer serious injuries in a crash than men, and are 17% more likely to be killed, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. A bipartisan group of women senators is hoping female crash test dummies could help solve the issue. In a statement, the DOT said Secretary Sean Duffy "appreciates Congress' interest in resolving this issue and is committed to accelerating the process to improve safety for all Americans," adding regulators are in the process of testing and evaluating updates to the new test dummies. CBS News senior transportation correspondent Kris Van Cleave reports.
A judge said the Trump administration cannot tie federal transportation funding to cooperation with immigration authorities.
A new federal report targeting a high-speed rail project in California identified missed deadlines, budget shortfalls and other critical flaws that could lead the Trump administration to revoke $4 billion in grants on a project the Department of Transportation has called "boondoggle trains to nowhere."
Southwest Airlines recently announced it will start charging $35 for the first checked bag. Here's a breakdown of how much revenue bag fees bring.
U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy addresses recent air traffic control outages at Newark Liberty International Airport, discusses the significant shortage of air traffic controllers, a spotlight on airline safety and more in an interview with CBS News senior transportation correspondent Kris Van Cleave. "I'm grateful you're paying attention," said Duffy, adding that attention to airline safety helps nudge Congress to act and provide more funding to make air travel more efficient and safer.
President Trump's transportation secretary said Thursday the FAA's air traffic control system "truly is 25, 35, 40 years old in some places."
A coalition of 20 state Democratic attorneys general filed two federal lawsuits on Tuesday, claiming that the Trump administration is threatening to withhold billions of dollars in transportation and disaster-relief funds.
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy called for a complete rebuild of the nation's air traffic control system, some of which is using 50-year-old technology. Kris Van Cleave has more.
The Trump administration's announcement comes as Newark Liberty International Airport continues to deal with disruptions following an outage last week.
The acting head of the FAA admitted "something was missed" when explaining what led to the deadly midair collision between an Army helicopter and a jetliner in January. Senators also grilled the top aviation official on why thousands of previous close calls at Reagan National Airport went unaddressed. Nikole Killion has the latest.
The Iranians' latest move in the war came in response to what it considers U.S. and Israeli ceasefire violations.
The Justice Department said it will stop work on the $1.8 billion "anti-weaponization" fund following a district judge's decision temporarily blocking the program.
For law enforcement investigating fraud cases, the hard part can be following the money to figure out where the tax dollars have gone.
Melissa Casias was employed at the Los Alamos National Laboratory when she went missing last year, her niece said.
A divided federal appeals court ruled that the Trump administration's policy banning transgender individuals from serving in the military is likely unconstitutional.
Police were called to the scene of "a domestic disturbance and shooting" in the city of Sandy, outside of Portland, Oregon, on Sunday.
According to air traffic control audio, security came to inspect the aircraft after someone named their Bluetooth device a "certain four-letter word."
Former Shelby County police officer Karson Hyder has been charged with one count of assault inflicting serious injury after video appeared to show him repeatedly punching a woman.
"It's not anything to do with politics. I don't know why they're turning it into politics," Vanilla Ice said of the Freedom 250 concerts planned in Washington, D.C.
"It's not anything to do with politics. I don't know why they're turning it into politics," Vanilla Ice said of the Freedom 250 concerts planned in Washington, D.C.
Former Shelby County police officer Karson Hyder has been charged with one count of assault inflicting serious injury after video appeared to show him repeatedly punching a woman.
Jing Sheng Dong, a 48-year-old tour bus driver from Staten Island, New York, faces three additional felony counts in connection with the deaths.
Workers who go at least five years without a promotion or meaningful raise can miss out on thousands of dollars in earnings, researchers found.
Florida has become the first state to sue OpenAI and its CEO, Sam Altman.
Workers who go at least five years without a promotion or meaningful raise can miss out on thousands of dollars in earnings, researchers found.
The changes will affect how much students and their parents can borrow, as well as their repayment options.
The filing sets up Anthropic, the maker of the Claude AI chatbot, to sell its shares to the public.
Diller said that MGM's properties, such as the Bellagio in Las Vegas, can't be easily replaced by AI.
A TIAA-Stanford University survey found that fewer people can correctly answer questions involving basic financial concepts. See how you fare.
"It's not anything to do with politics. I don't know why they're turning it into politics," Vanilla Ice said of the Freedom 250 concerts planned in Washington, D.C.
The Justice Department said it will stop work on the $1.8 billion "anti-weaponization" fund following a district judge's decision temporarily blocking the program.
A divided federal appeals court ruled that the Trump administration's policy banning transgender individuals from serving in the military is likely unconstitutional.
Left-wing streamers Cenk Uygur and Hasan Piker say Britain's government has denied them entry over their criticism of Israel.
U.S. officials sought help from Russia during President Trump's first term to secure the release of journalist Austin Tice, according to Robert O'Brien.
A new drug was shown in trials to keep pancreatic cancer patients alive for twice as long as chemotherapy alone. Dr. Jon LaPook has more.
Sentri7, drug diversion software powered by artificial intelligence and used at hundreds of U.S. hospitals, did not catch a monthslong string of fentanyl thefts in Tennessee in 2025, according to a state document.
New research shows a medication called daraxonrasib is helping people with advanced pancreatic cancer live longer.
Candace Tucker thought her symptoms were benign. A colonoscopy led to an alarming diagnosis.
Earlier this year, the CDC announced updated recommendations that would reduce the number of recommended immunizations for children from 17 to 11.
Left-wing streamers Cenk Uygur and Hasan Piker say Britain's government has denied them entry over their criticism of Israel.
News that the 666 to Hel was back has spread quickly across Polish social media accounts, and beyond.
U.S. officials sought help from Russia during President Trump's first term to secure the release of journalist Austin Tice, according to Robert O'Brien.
An Iranian woman who now lives in the U.S. spoke with CBS News as the war with Iran entered its fourth month.
The Iranians' latest move in the war came in response to what it considers U.S. and Israeli ceasefire violations.
"It's not anything to do with politics. I don't know why they're turning it into politics," Vanilla Ice said of the Freedom 250 concerts planned in Washington, D.C.
A number of artists have recently said they will not perform at the upcoming multi-day Great American State Fair at Washington, D.C.'s National Mall. It's being put on by the group Freedom 250, which the BBC says was launched by the Trump administration, with the president appointing its CEO. Rapper Vanilla Ice joins to discuss why he believes the show must go on.
A pair of small-budget horror films made by YouTube creators, "Backrooms" and "Obsession," had a big weekend at the box office. CBS News correspondent Carter Evans reports.
Kane Parsons' psychological thriller "Backrooms" earned $81.5 million on its first weekend. Carter Evan reports on how the film's success could change Hollywood.
Anna Faris, who stars in the new "Scary Movie," joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss reviving the role she played in the original film, which debuted in 2000.
Anthropic, the artificial intelligence company behind the chatbot Claude, has filed to go public, setting up one of the biggest initial public offerings in history. CBS News senior business and technology correspondent Jo Ling Kent has the details.
Florida has become the first state to sue OpenAI and its CEO, Sam Altman.
From labor shortages to environmental impacts, farmers are looking to AI to help revolutionize the agriculture industry. One California startup, Farm-ng, is tapping into the power of AI and robotics to perform a wide range of tasks, including seeding, weeding and harvesting.
Anthropic, the artificial intelligence company that created the Claude chatbot, said Monday it has confidentially filed for an initial public offering.
Claims have circulated on social media that fingerprints can be pulled from photos featuring peace signs, but experts say the risk to the average person is low.
The new species, named Microeledone galapagensis, has a blue hue, which is believed to be the rarest color in nature.
The Pentagon has released another batch of never-before-seen files on reported UFO sightings. CBS News senior national security correspondent Charlie D'Agata reports.
The 2026 Atlantic hurricane season is quickly approaching, and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration is releasing its forecast for what to expect.
The pictures represent the longest-distance ever seen between two pictures of the same humpback whale, researchers said.
Independent scientists say the technology, while impressive, lacks some components to be truly considered an artificial egg.
A North Carolina police officer, seen in doorbell video repeatedly punching a woman, has been fired for the conduct and charged with assault. Jericka Duncan reports.
A preliminary hearing for Tyler Robinson, the man accused of killing conservative activist Charlie Kirk, will be open to the media and the public, a judge ruled Monday. CBS News' Anna Schecter has more.
A Utah judge denied a request from the suspect accused of killing Charlie Kirk to restrict access to parts of his July preliminary hearing.
Police were called to the scene of "a domestic disturbance and shooting" in the city of Sandy, outside of Portland, Oregon, on Sunday.
A teen girl has been arrested and charged for allegedly stabbing three horses during a racing event in Las Vegas, police said.
The FLEX Rover will be equipped to carry two astronauts and traverse hundreds of miles of lunar terrain.
Blue Origin assess the impact of Thursday's New Glenn explosion, prompting concern about NASA moon program delays.
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Jeff Bezos' Blue Origin, Astrolab, Lunar Outpost and Firefly Aerospace are awarded with hundreds of millions of dollars in NASA contracts for the first phase of its moon base plans.
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Meet the tattooed beauty charged in the death of Google executive Forrest Hayes.
Trump says Iran talks are continuing, Iran says otherwise; Graham Platner's wife addresses sexting scandal.
A number of artists have recently said they will not perform at the upcoming multi-day Great American State Fair at Washington, D.C.'s National Mall. It's being put on by the group Freedom 250, which the BBC says was launched by the Trump administration, with the president appointing its CEO. Rapper Vanilla Ice joins to discuss why he believes the show must go on.
The likely Democratic nominee for Senate in Maine, Graham Platner, is under fire after he sent sexually explicit text messages to at least half a dozen women after he got married in 2023. Caitlin Huey-Burns reports.
NASA is sending drones to the moon to help prepare for a permanent human presence. Firefly Aerospace CEO Jason Kim, whose company just secured a $75 million contract with NASA to deliver four drones to the moon, joins to discuss.
Former first lady Jill Biden is facing backlash over some remarks she made in an interview on "CBS Sunday Morning" and in her new book. CBS News political director Fin Gómez joins to examine the fallout.