House lawmakers pushed language in WRDA to force the Army Corps to finish a Buffalo Bayou study that could clear a multibillion‑dollar tunnel from Addicks and Barker. The move revives clashes over cost, benefit and who pays.

Longtime Anacostia homeowners woke to no-parking signs after DDOT reconfigured curbs for a bus-priority project, leaving some residents without curb access and facing fines.

Subaru is calling back 541,237 Ascent, Forester and Crosstrek SUVs after regulators found incorrect axle weight ratings on certification labels. Corrected overlay labels will be mailed or installed free by dealers.

The Navy is preparing an EIS to homeport up to nine Medium Landing Ships at JBPHH, proposing a new Ford Island berth and RORO facilities; public comments are open through July 24.

The FAA ordered a 'VIP' ground stop at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport on July 14, pausing inbound flights for roughly mid‑day and causing diversions and delays.

Sen. Brian Schatz won $24 million in federal funding to replace six historic bridges along Hāna Highway, giving East Maui’s long‑planned bridge upgrade a major boost.

A ZED-operated Cessna 402 made an emergency water landing off Port‑au‑Prince on July 8; all three aboard were rescued and are receiving care.

Sen. Ted Budd says about $25 million in federal funds will go toward roadway upgrades at Asheville Regional Airport as passenger traffic and tourism rebound. Local leaders see improved access as a key to sustaining growth.

DC Water will begin controlled underground blasting near Georgetown the week of July 13; expect loud booms, brief shaking and short Canal Road stoppages. Crews will use air‑horn alerts and monitored vibrations during operations.

The FAA proposes replacing the 1973 ban on overland supersonic flight with a noise‑based standard (0.11 psf), opening the door to faster coast‑to‑coast jets and fresh debates over noise and climate.

The D.C. Council will hold a July 1 roundtable to press agencies on RFK transit plans, from Stadium‑Armory upgrades to a Union Station‑to‑RFK BRT.

United will fly nonstop from Houston to Cartagena starting Dec. 17, 2026 — four weekly 737 flights with seatback screens and planned Starlink Wi‑Fi. The route links IAH to Colombia’s Caribbean coast.

NHTSA has proposed removing the brake pedal requirement for vehicles built to be operated only by self‑driving systems. The change could speed purpose‑built robotaxis while drawing criticism from safety groups.