Department of Transportation

United Airlines is making it easier for travelers in wheelchairs to find accommodations after a probe by the federal government.

United making changes for travelers with wheelchairs after investigation

The Department of Transportation fined American Airlines for keeping passengers on the tarmac for an unlawful amount of time.

American Airlines fined $4.1M for keeping passengers on tarmac

Less than 24 hours away from projected landfall in Florida, Idalia has strengthened from a tropical storm into a hurricane.

Idalia, now a hurricane, nears Florida: The Morning Rundown Aug. 29, 2023

The Philadelphia commuters who typically take Interstate 95 to work faced a slower commute after a portion of I-95 collapsed.

I-95 collapse in Philadelphia: commuters stuck, rebuilding to take ‘months’

The U.S. Department of Transportation has announced a $350 million program to build more animal crossings along busy roads.

US rolls out plan to build more wildlife crossings around the country

U.S. defense secretary visits Iraq Tuesday, two weeks before the 20th anniversary of the U.S. invasion that ousted Saddam Hussein's regime.

US defense secretary visits Iraq, airline merger antitrust suit: March 7 rundown

The U.S. Marshals Service is investigating a major ransomware attack that has compromised some of its most sensitive information.

Morning rundown: Ransomware attack on U.S. Marshals; federal TikTok ban

Two hospitals in New York City are getting back to normal operations this morning after nurses there went on strike for three days.

AM rundown: Nurses strike ends, pro-life bill passes

Barry Croft Jr., who helped plan a kidnapping of Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, will spend 19 and a half years in prison.

Midday rundown: Final man sentenced in Whitmer kidnapping plot, Trump’s taxes

The DOT is investigating Southwest airlines after winter storms caused flight delays and cancellations at airports across the country.

Morning rundown: DOT investigating Southwest; dozens dead in storm