California Democrats asked the Trump administration to include $2 billion in the FY2027 budget to help LA Metro secure buses, staff and mobility hubs for the 2028 Olympics.

Georgia families and national advocates are pressing Congress to require side underride guards on new trucks while states test ways to count these crashes more accurately.

Subaru recalled 69,153 Crosstrek and Forester hybrids after a faulty fuel‑filler cap gasket could leak in warm conditions; owners are told to park outside and keep tanks below half until repairs.

Harris County posted a Friday warning after federal officials and Stellantis said about 225,000 U.S. vehicles with unrepaired Takata air bag inflators should not be driven. Local officials say roughly 87,000 affected vehicles are in Texas.

Metro approved an expansion of the U‑Pass program to include part‑time, graduate and community‑college students, with new pricing and a fall 2026 rollout.

Waymo has added lobbyists and monthly retainers as D.C.'s robotaxi rollout stalls while a long‑promised DDOT safety study remains unfinished.

An Alaska Airlines flight bound for Seattle returned to Wichita after a passenger's phone and power bank overheated midflight; crews contained the devices and one person was hospitalized.

DC bids farewell to Battalion Chief Keith Long; traffic delays expected due to the funeral procession with street closures in DC and Prince George’s County Maryland.

WMATA is upgrading bus shelters at Shady Grove East Metrorail Station, altering stops and routes during construction. Commuters should expect changes and consult posted signs or the website for guidance.

Ride On Bus services in Montgomery County will face schedule changes on certain Sundays due to Metrorail construction, with Routes 34 and 46 affected. A zero-fare policy is in place for all Ride On buses.

MDOT will begin installing ramp meters on northbound I‑270 on Feb. 24; the agency says the systems could cut some morning commutes by up to 30 minutes. Maps and project details are online.

United's MileagePlus overhaul, effective April 2, 2026, gives big advantages to cardholders and trims rewards for casual flyers. The changes will alter how miles are earned and redeemed.

Sen. Mullin visited Ponca City and announced $7.8M in the FY26 spending package for a new Ponca City Regional Airport terminal; FAA permitting is now underway.