Transportation

This new DOT system finally stops illegal truckers

Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy is rolling out a new federal trucking registration system called Motus, which the department says will use biometrics and better data checks to catch fraud. The move comes as DOT says thousands of suspicious registration numbers may be tied to fake carriers, and as the administration keeps leaning on states it says have been too loose with CDL rules.

CNN Admits Atlanta Lines Finally Fell

CNN said Atlanta airport wait times dropped from hours to under 40 minutes after ICE agents and extra police showed up. The episode showed how fast a shutdown can turn a routine security line into a public nuisance with a press pass.

Airport Lines Grow As DHS Shutdown Drags On

Long TSA lines and staffing shortages are piling up as the partial DHS shutdown stretches into weeks. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy blames missed pay, resignations and political games for the mess, while officials insist safety is intact.