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July 1, 2026
JD Vance Defends Iran War in Speech to Military Members
The vice president, a staunch critic of foreign wars, accused the president’s detractors of trying to prolong a conflict the administration was trying to end.
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June 17, 2026
Independence Day Events Will Ground Flights in Washington
The runways at Ronald Reagan National Airport will be closed after noon on July 4, and for several hours on July 3. Other celebrations surrounding the nation’s 250th birthday are also expected to c...
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May 31, 2026
Pulling Customs From ‘Sanctuary’ City Airports Would Cause Chaos, Business Groups Say
Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin’s proposal could block hubs like Boston, New York and Los Angeles from accepting international flights.
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May 28, 2026
Quarantine Unit for Americans Exposed to Ebola to Open in Kenya Friday
But U.S. officials are still working to find centers in Europe to accept Americans who need advanced treatment, seen as critical to improving odds of survival.
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May 27, 2026
Biden Sues Justice Dept. to Block Release of Tapes
The former president argued that the Justice Department has a responsibility to protect the privacy of conversations he had with a former ghostwriter.
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May 26, 2026
Trump Undergoes a Physical Exam at Walter Reed
President Trump, whose health has been a subject of public scrutiny, will turn 80 next month.
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May 20, 2026
Faulty Part in UPS Plane Crash Was Often Overlooked, Witnesses Say
Investigators suggested that infrequent maintenance requirements, among other issues, appeared to contribute to the faulty part that caused the crash, which killed 15 people last year.
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May 19, 2026
Sean Duffy to Testify Amid Questions About Road Trip YouTube Series
The transportation secretary’s reality-show-like series is meant to commemorate the nation’s 250th birthday but has faced questions about its funding.
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May 16, 2026
F.A.A. Says Better Scheduling Can Address Air Traffic Control Staffing Issues
In a new report, the F.A.A. says that by increasing controllers’ active work hours per shift, it could reduce its target for a fully staffed work force by over 2,000 positions.
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May 13, 2026
Duffy’s ‘Great American Road Trip’ Prompts Ethical Concerns
A YouTube series starring Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy and his family is part of the nation’s 250th anniversary celebrations, but it doubled as a family excursion for them.
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May 5, 2026
F.A.A. Proposes Rule for Drone-Free Zones
The Federal Aviation Administration proposed a system for designating certain “critical infrastructure” sites off limits to unmanned aircraft.
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April 27, 2026
Budget Airlines Ask Trump Administration for Billions as Fuel Costs Rise
A trade group for the airlines is seeking $2.5 billion to help offset the big jump in jet fuel costs since the start of U.S.-Israeli attacks against Iran.
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April 23, 2026
Communication Failures Played Role in Deadly Crash at LaGuardia, N.T.S.B. Says
The report focuses on the lack of transponders in the fire trucks, which investigators suggested could have allowed an automatic warning system to alert the controller of an imminent collision.
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