Trump seeks privatization of air traffic control system
Former President calls for privatizing the United States air traffic control system to speed modernization and reduce government role, proposing a new independent entity to manage funding and operations while preserving safety oversight and national security.
Trump backs privatizing U S air traffic control system
President Trump urged privatizing the FAA air traffic control system arguing for congressional approval, claiming decades of underinvestment while noting the absence of a fatal domestic crash in eight years. He outlined principles in a memo surrounded by lawmakers and industry figures as critics warn of higher costs and harm to small airports.
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White House Struggles to Regain Message Amid Tweets and Turmoil
Washington faces a frazzled communications effort as the White House curtails briefings and defers to outside lawyers on the Russia inquiry. President Trump, tweeting early Monday, attacked the justice department and London’s mayor, while Comey’s Capitol Hill testimony nears. Persistent White House disarray hampers formation of a coordinated war room amid doubts over decision making and staffing.
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White House will not block Comey testimony
The White House said President Trump will not seek executive privilege to block James Comey from testifying before the Senate Intelligence Committee. Spokeswoman Sanders cited a well established privilege but favors a swift examination of the facts surrounding Comey’s firing and possible links to Russia. Comey will testify Thursday, his first public comments since May 9. The decision avoids optics of blocking and follows legal experts’ views on privilege limits.
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U.S. productivity flat in first quarter report
The Labor Department said productivity for American workers was flat in the January March quarter as labor costs rose. Output per hour did not grow, while labor costs climbed 2.2 percent, the fastest gain since last year. GDP revision helped frame the productivity reading.
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Russia-Linked Hackers Probe U S Voting Software Firm
A leaked NSA assessment says Russian military intelligence attacked a U.S. voting software company and sent spear phishing emails to over 100 local election officials in late Oct or early Nov before the 2016 election. The report notes no shown impact on results and avoids naming states.
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