House Policymakers Eye Supply Chain Reforms
Ensuring the safety and efficiency of the nation’s supply chain is an ongoing priority for key policymakers in the U.S. House of Representatives.
Shutdown’s Economic Risks Grow the Longer It Lasts
A government shutdown would have a cascading economic effect, beginning mildly and deepening over time as many go without pay and consumer uncertainty grows over Washington’s dys
Shutdown Nears Despite Lawmakers’ Incremental Gains
The U.S. is on track for an Oct. 1 government shutdown despite incremental progress late Sept. 26 in the House and Senate on rival spending bills.
Senate Leaders Have a Deal, but Shutdown Still Expected
Senate Democratic and Republican leaders agreed Sept. 26 on a plan to keep the government open through mid-November and provide $6 billion in assistance to Ukraine.
GAO: FMCSA Falling Short in Making Complaint Data Accessible
FMCSA has not designed sufficient controls to help ensure that complaints posted on the agency’s database website are reviewed, according to a Government Accountability Office re
Biden Visits UAW Picket Line in Michigan
President Joe Biden joined United Auto Workers strikers on the picket line in Michigan Sept. 26 in a show of support for organized labor apparently unparalleled in presidential his
New York Steps Up as Unlikely Diesel Supplier
New York is rising to the fore as an unlikely diesel supplier, shipping out three cargoes in one week as Russia’s fuel export ban sends buyers searching for new supplies.
FTC Sues Amazon in Landmark Antitrust Case Over Marketplace
The Federal Trade Commission sued Amazon.com Inc. in a long-anticipated antitrust case, accusing the e-commerce giant of monopolizing online marketplace services.
Truckers to See Higher Tolls on New York Thruway in January
For the first time in 14 years, travelers will pay more on the New York State Thruway starting in January followed by another rate hike in 2027 due to revenue needs for aging infra
Policymakers Urge Action on Rail Safety Bill
A group of senators is renewing calls for a floor vote on legislation meant to improve safety across freight rail networks.