Transportation Department IG to audit FAA pilot training requirements after Boeing 737 MAX crashes
The U.S. Transportation Department’s Office of Inspector General said on Monday it will audit Federal Aviation Administration pilot training requirements for U.S. and foreign air carriers after two deadly crashes of Boeing’s 737 MAX.
New York sues Trump administration over ‘punitive’ ban from traveler programs
New York state sued President Donald Trump’s administration on Monday to void a policy barring hundreds of thousands of New Yorkers from federal programs that help travelers speed through airport security lines and borders, calling the ban political pu…
Trump proposes cutting Amtrak funding, boosting money for infrastructure
The White House budget released on Monday proposed cutting funding for passenger rail carrier Amtrak, while calling for a significant boost in infrastructure spending.
Weinstein trial witness testifies accuser showed no distress on day of alleged rape
A former friend of Jessica Mann, one of the accusers in the Harvey Weinstein rape trial, told jurors on Monday that Mann did not show any signs of distress on the day the former Hollywood producer allegedly attacked her.
New York sues Trump administration over exclusion from traveler programs
The state of New York on Monday sued President Donald Trump’s administration to void a policy barring thousands of New Yorkers from enrolling in federal programs that help travelers speed through airport security lines and borders, in a dispute over im…
White House abandons wildlife board criticized as pro-hunting
The Trump administration has quietly abandoned a wildlife advisory board that animal rights groups said was illegally stacked with politically connected donors and hunting enthusiasts, and designed to promote trophy hunting.
Russia extends house arrest of U.S. investor Calvey until May 13
A Moscow court decided on Monday to extend until May 13 the house arrest of U.S. investor Michael Calvey, an executive at private equity group Baring Vostok who faces charges of embezzlement, an official at the firm said.
Weinstein witness testifies accuser showed ‘no distress’ on day of alleged rape
A former friend of Jessica Mann, one of the accusers in the Harvey Weinstein rape trial, told jurors on Monday that Mann did not show any signs of distress on the day the former Hollywood producer allegedly attacked her.
U.S. charges four Chinese military hackers in 2017 Equifax breach
The United States has charged four Chinese military hackers in the 2017 breach of the Equifax credit reporting agency that affected nearly 150 million American citizens, Attorney General William Barr said on Monday.
Weinstein to call more defense witnesses as his rape trial nears end
Former movie producer Harvey Weinstein is expected to call several more defense witnesses on Monday in his New York rape trial, now nearing its conclusion well ahead of schedule.
