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CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - AUGUST 17: A Chicago Transit Authority Pink Line elevated train rolls over the 10-foot-tall security perimeter fence around the the United Center ahead of the next week's Democratic National Convention on August 17, 2024 in Chicago, Illinois. The convention will be held in Chicago on August 19-22. (Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)

Trump admin freezes $2.1B in Chicago transportation infrastructure funding to investigate ‘race-based contracting’ amid government shutdown

The Trump administration announced that it is freezing $2.1 billion in Chicago infrastructure projects to ensure the “funding is not flowing via race-based contracting,” amidst the government shutdown.

U.S. Airline Industry Struggles Through Turbulent Times LOS ANGELES, CA - APRIL 15: A jet comes in for landing at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) on April 15, 2008 in Los Angeles, California. With skyrocketing fuel prices and a weak economy, US airlines are turning to mergers which could ultimately lead to higher fares through reduced flights and increased market power. US carriers emerged from a five-year slump in 2006 but with $35 billion in losses. In the latest merger move to save profits, Delta Air Lines Inc will buy Northwest Airlines Corp for more than $3 billion, creating the world's biggest airline. Recent profit challenges to the industry have lead to the shutdown of ATA, Skybus, and Aloha Airlines as well as bankruptcy for Frontier Airlines. (Photo by David McNew/Getty Images)

Biden Admin. Sued By Major Airlines Over Fee Disclosure Rules

Major United States Airlines are suing the Biden Administration and the U.S. Transport Department (USDOT) over a new rule that requires upfront disclosure of airline fees.

A Southwest plane is shown at the gate at Kahului Airport in Kahului, Maui, Hawaii, U.S., August 16, 2023. REUTERS/Mike Blake/File Photo

Southwest Airlines agrees to $140 million penalty over 2022 holiday meltdown

Southwest Airlines agreed to a record-setting $140 million civil penalty over a meltdown that led to 16,900 flight cancellations and stranded 2 million passengers.