Trump administration may bail out Spirit
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.
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Sean Duffy on modernizing air traffic control
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.
How dangerous trucking companies escape their past and get back on the road
As truck traffic increases, government and industry haven't been able to stop thousands of so-called "chameleon carriers," with deadly consequences.
Spirit Airlines reached out to Trump administration for emergency bailout
Spirit executives and other low-cost carriers are expected to meet with Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy next week.
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Duckworth demands DOT give $10K bonus to all air traffic controllers, FAA techs
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.
Transportation Department wants fliers to dress up. Will it work?
The agency's "Golden Age of Travel" campaign aims to restore civility to air travel. Experts say they have doubts.
TSA chief of staff on recovering from shutdown
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.
Airlines cancel thousands more flights in U.S. over government shutdown
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.
What to expect from potential flight cuts
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.
U.S. reducing airline traffic due to shutdown
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.
Feds scrap proposal to offer cash to air passengers for flight disruptions
Transportation Department drops Biden-era proposal to require airlines to financially compensate passengers for flight disruptions.
Department of Transportation will reclaim control of Washington's Union Station
"Instead of being a point of pride, Washington's Union Station has fallen into disrepair," Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said.
Behind the bipartisan push for female crash test dummies
A group of bipartisan women senators is sponsoring legislation to create equality in car crash tests.
Can female crash test dummies improve safety?
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.
Trump can't require states to cooperate with ICE to get DOT funding, judge says
A judge said the Trump administration cannot tie federal transportation funding to cooperation with immigration authorities.
Report finds flaws in California rail project
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."
U.S. airlines made over $7.2 billion in checked bag fees in 2024
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.
Extended cut: Transportation Secretary Duffy
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.
FAA has used eBay and 3D printers to replace parts, Duffy says
President Trump's transportation secretary said Thursday the FAA's air traffic control system "truly is 25, 35, 40 years old in some places."
20 states sue Trump administration over conditions on federal funds
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.
Overhaul planned for air traffic control system
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.
Trump administration unveils air traffic control overhaul plan
The Trump administration's announcement comes as Newark Liberty International Airport continues to deal with disruptions following an outage last week.
Senators grill FAA head over mid-air collision
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.
What to know about Trump's pick to lead FAA
President Trump has tapped a regional airline CEO, Bryan Bedford, to lead the Federal Aviation Administration. Politico aviation reporter Oriana Pawlyk joins "America Decides" to unpack the top challenges Bedford would face if confirmed, including a shortage of air traffic controllers.
Transportation Secretary Duffy on FAA cuts
On his first full day as transportation secretary, Sean Duffy faced the deadliest U.S. aviation accident in more than 20 years. The midair collision near Washington, D.C., killed 67 people and just on Monday, a flight from Minneapolis crash-landed in Toronto with all passengers surviving. CBS News senior transportation correspondent Kris Van Cleave spoke with Duffy about that and the recent layoffs at the Federal Aviation Administration.
Senate adopts budget resolution after marathon 5-hour "vote-a-rama"
The Senate adopted a budget resolution after a five-hour "vote-a-rama," with the GOP moving forward to fund ICE without Democrats.
John Phelan out as Navy secretary in latest high-profile Trump admin. departure
Navy Secretary John Phelan is leaving his role effective immediately, chief Pentagon spokesman Sean Parnell said Wednesday.
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Iran attacks ships in Strait of Hormuz after Trump extends ceasefire
Iran renews attacks in the Strait of Hormuz after Trump says he's extending a ceasefire indefinitely, as thousands more U.S. forces head for the region.
Judge blocks Virginia from using new House maps, 1 day after redistricting vote
A state court judge on Wednesday blocked Virginia from moving forward with a redistricting effort that passed a day earlier, a roadblock in Democrats' efforts to redraw the state's congressional maps.
Trump administration reaches $1.25 million settlement with Carter Page
The FBI obtained four warrants under FISA to monitor Carter Page, who served as an informal adviser to President Trump during his 2016 campaign.
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Family "is heartbroken" to learn soldier's wife won't be released by ICE after all
The wife of Sgt. First Class Jose Serrano is being held at an ICE detention center in El Paso.
"A breaking point": Inside the 68-day DHS shutdown
In a department built to respond to catastrophic threats, employees have been reduced to bartering for office supplies.
"Let the pope have his say": Pennsylvania Catholics caught between Trump and Pope Leo
In a key Pennsylvania county, many Catholic voters are closely watching the Iran war and President Trump's feud with Pope Leo XIV.
All U.S. attorney's offices must assign a prosecutor to new fraud division: Memo
In the memo, Assistant Attorney General Colin McDonald said detailing a prosecutor from each U.S. attorney's office is aimed to help "execute a nationwide strategy to eliminate fraud in every district."
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Compare the candidates for California governor, side by side, on the issues that matter to you
Compare the candidates for California governor with the CBS News California Investigates Side-by-Side Candidate Guide.
Remains found of 3 Memphis children may have been there for years, police say
Memphis authorities say they are investigating the discovery of remains of three children, believed to be between 3 and 7 years of age, that could have been there for years.
All U.S. attorney's offices must assign a prosecutor to new fraud division: Memo
In the memo, Assistant Attorney General Colin McDonald said detailing a prosecutor from each U.S. attorney's office is aimed to help "execute a nationwide strategy to eliminate fraud in every district."
Two home explosions on same San Antonio block injure 5
Five people were injured when explosions occurred several hours apart at two homes on the same block of a north San Antonio neighborhood.
"A breaking point": Inside the 68-day DHS shutdown
In a department built to respond to catastrophic threats, employees have been reduced to bartering for office supplies.
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Rents around the U.S. are growing more slowly than they have in years
The cost of renting a home, which surged during the pandemic, is showing signs of returning to earth, new data shows.
Crypto mogul sues Trump family's World Liberty Financial, alleging fraud
Sun alleges that World Liberty Financial froze the digital tokens he had purchased, locking him out of assets worth as much as $1 billion.
Anthropic investigating possible breach of its Mythos AI model
The AI company behind the chatbot Claude is looking into a report of unauthorized access to Mythos from one of its third-party vendor environments.
Trump Media replaces CEO Devin Nunes as its losses top $1 billion
The company behind Truth Social has lost more than $1 billion since going public two years ago, while its shares have tumbled 58% during the past 12 months.
Condom maker warns prices may rise due to Iran war supply disruptions
Karex, which calls itself the "world's largest condom maker," could hike the company's prices by 20% to 30%, its CEO told Reuters.
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Senate adopts budget resolution after marathon 5-hour "vote-a-rama"
The Senate adopted a budget resolution after a five-hour "vote-a-rama," with the GOP moving forward to fund ICE without Democrats.
All U.S. attorney's offices must assign a prosecutor to new fraud division: Memo
In the memo, Assistant Attorney General Colin McDonald said detailing a prosecutor from each U.S. attorney's office is aimed to help "execute a nationwide strategy to eliminate fraud in every district."
Judge blocks Virginia from using new House maps, 1 day after redistricting vote
A state court judge on Wednesday blocked Virginia from moving forward with a redistricting effort that passed a day earlier, a roadblock in Democrats' efforts to redraw the state's congressional maps.
"A breaking point": Inside the 68-day DHS shutdown
In a department built to respond to catastrophic threats, employees have been reduced to bartering for office supplies.
Senate defeats Democrats' 5th attempt to limit Trump's war powers in Iran
The Senate rejected another attempt to rein in President Trump's ability to use further military force against Iran, marking Democrats' fifth effort to do so since the war began eight weeks ago.
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Medigap premiums leap, and consumers have few alternatives
Millions of people rely on the supplemental insurance to offset the deductibles, copayments, and other costs faced by enrollees in the traditional Medicare program.
Food stamp work rules don't increase employment, researchers say
Work requirements will encourage people who are able to work to seek and maintain jobs, proponents say. But researchers haven't found that they lower the unemployment rate.
New CDC pick may face "threat to follow ideology over evidence," ex-official says
Former Trump Surgeon General Dr. Jerome Adams described Dr. Erica Schwartz as a "home run pick."
Trump signs executive order to research psychedelics for mental health
The order will open the door for more research into psychedelic drugs, including ibogaine, sources told CBS News earlier this week.
Mom's labor turns into fight for life after 1 symptom: "I think I'm about to die"
Casey Gould wanted to be a mom her whole life. Her long-awaited pregnancy went smoothly — until she saw something alarming.
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Hungary drops veto, clearing path for $106 billion EU loan to Ukraine
The move may signal a more constructive relationship between Ukraine and the European Union following the ouster of Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán earlier this month.
Mexico weighs action after CIA agents die in crash following drug lab raid
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum said the government is still investigating a potential violation of national security laws in the incident.
Spain's undocumented migrant amnesty draws big lines, and a big backlash
As thousands of undocumented migrants line up to apply for amnesty under a new program in Spain, the prime minister's opponents vow a fight.
Iran's military more capable than Trump admin. is acknowledging, sources say
About half of Iran's stockpile of ballistic missiles and its associated launch systems were still intact as of the start of the ceasefire in early April, officials said.
1 of 6 missing crew found dead after typhoon flipped U.S.-flagged ship
The crew of the Mariana notified the U.S. Coast Guard on April 15 that the 145-foot vessel lost its starboard engine during Super Typhoon Sinlaku.
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DiCaprio speaks at 2016 Paris Agreement signing
On April 22, 2016, the U.N. held a signing ceremony for the Paris Agreement, an international treaty aimed at curbing climate change, featuring several speakers from various nations, including actor and environmental activist Leonardo DiCaprio. Watch his full speech from the event.
Donnie Wahlberg talks "Boston Blue" success
Donnie Wahlberg talks about starring in the series "Boston Blue" and the emotional moments he shared with the cast members when he revealed the show was being renewed for a second season. He also discusses if his wife, Jenny McCarthy, could make an appearance on the show.
Vinyl record sales continue resurgence
New data shows interest in vinyl records is only getting stronger, with social media and and special releases from artists like Taylor Swift helping drive the trend. Jarred Hill has more.
Opening statements in Weinstein rape retrial
Opening statements have concluded in Harvey Weinstein's New York rape retrial. CBS News' Jericka Duncan has more.
D4vd charged with murder in14-year-old's death
Singer D4vd appeared in court Monday, hours after prosecutors announced he would be charged with first-degree murder in the death of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez. Matt Gutman reports.
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How to dispose of e-waste this Earth Day
Tuesday marks Earth Day, and if you have any unused devices at home, there are green ways to dispose of them. CNET senior technology reporter Abrar Al-Heeti joins CBS News to discuss.
Meta to track workers' computer use to train AI
Business Insider got a look at an email Meta, the parent company of Facebook, sent to all employees, letting them know that it would start tracking their interactions with their computers to train the company's artificial intelligence. Business Insider tech correspondent Charles Rollet joins to discuss.
How AI powered robots are helping small farms
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.
Trump Media replaces CEO Devin Nunes as its losses top $1 billion
The company behind Truth Social has lost more than $1 billion since going public two years ago, while its shares have tumbled 58% during the past 12 months.
Duffy on AI replacing air traffic controllers: "That's not gonna happen"
"Am I gonna replace a controller and have AI manage the airspace? The answer to that is hell no, that's not gonna happen," Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy told CBS News.
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Salmon exposed to cocaine swim almost twice as far, study shows
Researchers studied how the drug affected the movements of wild fish in their natural habitats.
Mars rover carries out chemistry experiment never done beyond Earth
"This experiment's never been run before on another world," said Amy Williams, an astrobiologist working on the Curiosity mission.
Cementing a more sustainable alternative to concrete
The process of making 30 billion tons of concrete every year produces more carbon pollution than all the world's ships and planes put together. Now, the North Carolina and Denmark-based Biomason is using biotechnology, including naturally-occurring microbes, to create "biocement" that's just as sturdy but emits much less CO2. David Pogue reports.
Breeding a better bread
Over the past century, the cultivation and processing of wheat has led to strains of grain that are less nutritious, less flavorful, and more vulnerable to climate change. The researchers at Breadlab, at Washington State University, are trying to breed varieties of whole grains that are better for farmers, consumers – and taste buds. David Pogue reports.
Using the ocean to power data centers
The renewable energy company Panthalassa says it has a solution to the proliferation of AI data centers, which consume massive amounts of energy and are the cause of increased carbon pollution: sea-based data centers, powered by wave energy.
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Remains found of 3 Memphis children may have been there for years, police say
Memphis authorities say they are investigating the discovery of remains of three children, believed to be between 3 and 7 years of age, that could have been there for years.
Parents of slain Loyola freshman speak out
The parents of Sheridan Gorman, the Loyola University student who police say was gunned down last month by an undocumented immigrant, spoke out for the first time with CBS News' Matt Gutman.
Car crashes into Philadelphia police station
Surveillance video shows the moment a car came crashing through a police station in Philadelphia. Five people were taken to the hospital and police say they believe the incident was intentional. Shanelle Kaul reports.
OpenAI, ChatGPT under investigation
OpenAI and ChatGPT are under investigation by Florida officials after a deadly shooting last year at Florida State University. Prosecutors allege the AI bot offered "significant advice" to the suspect just days before the shooting. OpenAI says its chatbot is not responsible. Jo Ling Kent reports.
Man charged for having gun used by Louisiana shooter says it was stolen
The assault-style rifle used to kill eight children in a Louisiana mass shooting was stolen from a truck, the gun's previous owner said.
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Mars rover carries out chemistry experiment never done beyond Earth
"This experiment's never been run before on another world," said Amy Williams, an astrobiologist working on the Curiosity mission.
Blue Origin New Glenn rocket puts satellite payload into wrong orbit
The launching appeared to go off without a hitch, but a problem prevented the rocket's upper stage from putting its payload into the correct orbit.
Artemis II crew on historic moon mission and what it means for Earth
"We are carrying back everything we learned, not only about where we went but ourselves," mission specialist Christina Koch told "CBS Evening News" anchor Tony Dokoupil.
Artemis II astronauts still awed by moonshot experience: "It was otherworldly"
The four Artemis II astronauts struggled to describe the view and overall experience of flying around the moon's far side and witnessing a solar eclipse in deep space.
"God of chaos" asteroid will pass close to Earth in 3 years, NASA says
People on the ground in the Eastern Hemisphere will be able to observe the asteroid with their own eyes, weather permitting, according to NASA.
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Georgia streets reduced to ashes amid massive wildfires; Trump administration considers bailout for Spirit Airlines.
Reporter goes viral for her wicked accent
One reporter in Boston is the internet's favorite new source because of her wicked cool accent. Boston Globe reporter Emily Sweeney joins "The Daily Report" to discuss going viral.
Southern Poverty Law Center charges explained
The Justice Department is bringing nearly a dozen charges against the Southern Poverty Law Center, including fraud. CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson breaks down the charges.
Kalshi suspends candidates for insider trading
Prediction market site Kalshi has fined and suspended three political candidates from its site for "political insider trading." CBS News senior business and tech correspondent Jo Ling Kent has more details.
Inmates raising service dogs as rehabilitation
The Prison Policy Initiative says 96% of incarcerated people will one day return to their communities. That's why California's system is leaning into rehabilitation. CBS News Bay Area's Max Darrow goes inside a facility where one of the methods involves puppies.