House committee advanced a bill to set national rules for self‑driving trucks, fund training and require remote operators to be U.S.-based.

Federal investigators opened a preliminary probe into about 115,000 Rivian R1 trucks and SUVs after reports that a rear toe‑link bolt fractured and caused lane departures.

A $465 million federal grant announced by Secretary Sean Duffy will fund urgent repairs and upgrades at Washington’s Union Station, officials say.

A House highway reauthorization would add a $130 federal registration fee for EVs and $35 for plug‑in hybrids, a change that could stack on top of state EV charges. Passage is not guaranteed.

Planners say an expanded Freedom 250 fireworks show could force large stretches of the Potomac and Anacostia off limits to boaters, threatening holiday revenue for marinas.

Hyundai is recalling 421,078 U.S. vehicles because a front‑camera software bug can trigger unexpected automatic braking. Dealers will install a free update; owners should check their VIN with NHTSA.

WMATA says nearly 70% of Metrobus riders aren't paying; the agency plans to add transit police and resume driver fare reminders to recoup revenue.

The Army Corps has reinstated the easement for the Dakota Access Pipeline's Lake Oahe crossing with added monitoring conditions; Standing Rock leaders say they will fight on in court.

Hyundai recalled 54,337 Elantra Hybrid sedans after regulators flagged an overheating hybrid control unit that can, in rare cases, cause fires. Dealers will install a free software update and owner notices are set for July 13, 2026.

The FAA recommended $10 million for a new control tower at Gary/Chicago International, a step officials say will boost safety and support the airport’s cargo push.

GM will assemble the Chevy Groove and Aveo at Ramos Arizpe in 2027 under a $1B plan to boost Mexico-based production and capacity. The move shifts final assembly away from China for Mexican buyers.

MWAA is allocating about $17M to modernize parking at Reagan National and Dulles, adding license‑plate readers and mobile‑wallet payments to speed exits.

Indian officials will travel to Boeing's Seattle lab in June to observe tests on a fuel‑control module removed from an Air India 787, deepening scrutiny of the Dreamliner's fuel‑cutoff switches. The work comes as investigators ready a final AAIB report.