A new study exposes the lie that civil forfeiture fights crime
Law enforcement agencies claim to fight crime when they seize and keep cash without securing a conviction. But new peer-reviewed research undercuts the narrative.
Senators call for watchdog to investigate TSA’s use of facial recognition
In a letter to the Department of Homeland Security’s Inspector General, 12 senators warned that the deployment of facial biometrics at every U.S. airport could create “one of the largest federal surveillance databases overnight without authorization from Congress.”
Automakers Urge Trump to Ease Fuel Efficiency Rules
An auto trade group asked U.S. President-elect Donald Trump to ease requirements on making vehicles more fuel efficient and to protect the industry from “unfair” practices by China.
States Are Exploring Paths to Finance Climate Resilient Infrastructure
To finance long-overdue repairs and ensure that America’s roads, bridges, and water systems can withstand future climate impacts, states are turning to new strategies and adapting existing approaches to address the substantial work needed to boost the resilience of these vital systems.
Stakeholders Praise Trump USDOT Leader Nominee Sean Duffy
Transportation stakeholders are lining up to support President-elect Donald Trump’s selection to lead the U.S. Department of Transportation. If confirmed next year by a Republican-led Senate, Duffy would succeed Secretary Pete Buttigieg.