Infrastructure

In this March 9, 2009, file photo, The Harry S. Truman Building, headquarters for the State Department, is seen in Washington.

Power outages hit Washington affecting government agencies and GWU

Molly Parks · November 2, 2026 11:12 am

Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy.

All 9 people aboard a jet that crashed in Florida have died, transportation secretary says

A rendering of the ‘triumphal arch,” that the Trump administration is planning to build near Arlington National Cemetery. A rendering of the ‘triumphal arch,” that the Trump administration is planning to build near Arlington National Cemetery.

Trump administration may be able to move ahead with arch plans in early November

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers undertake targeted immigration enforcement operation in California (Associated Press)

Major ICE operation underway across California: ‘Go after anybody’

Gov. Ron DeSantis (R-FL) speaks at a meeting.

DeSantis declares state of emergency for Tropical Storm Isaias

The Amtrak train making the first-ever run along a faster new route hurtled off an overpass south of Seattle and spilled some of its cars onto the highway below, killing some people, injuring dozens and crushing a few vehicles, authorities said. (Daniella Fenelon, via AP)

NTSB: Amtrak train was going 80 mph in 30 mph zone before crash

Anna Giaritelli December 19, 2017 12:45 pm

Former U.K. Prime Minister David Cameron will head up a $1 billion investment fund for China's commercial trading infrastructure. (David Paul Morris/Bloomberg)

Adding David Cameron to its bench, China strengthens its grip over Britain

Tom Rogan December 18, 2017 7:01 pm

An Amtrak train making an inaugural run on a new route derailed south of Seattle on Monday, spilling train cars onto a busy Interstate 5 in an accident that resulted in "multiple fatalities" and numerous injuries, authorities said. (AP Photo/Rachel La Corte)

Trump: Amtrak crash shows need for infrastructure plan

Anna Giaritelli December 18, 2017 6:58 pm

Amtrak and the Washington State Department of Transportation both confirmed Train 501 crashed onto the southbound side of I-5 in Pierce County. (Image courtesy screenshot)

‘Multiple fatalities’ reported after Amtrak train derails, crashes onto highway in Washington state

Anna Giaritelli December 18, 2017 5:02 pm

Getting this bill to the president's desk would culminate a years-long effort by Rep. Michael McCaul, R-Texas, to better define how the government approaches the cybersecurity of its own systems as well as how it will protect the critical private-sector networks that power the economy. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

Cybersecurity bill features rare collaboration in House; now comes the Senate challenge

Charlie Mitchell December 15, 2017 5:01 am

A Sen. Doug Jones, D-Ala., means one less vote to support Republican efforts to repeal and replace Obamacare, but GOP leaders have vocally questioned whether his seat will make much difference. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

Doug Jones throttles GOP plans for bringing back Obamacare repeal next year

Robert King, Kimberly Leonard December 14, 2017 5:01 am

President Trump, accompanied by Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao, met with other senior administration officials and lawmakers on Monday to discuss the White House's long-awaited infrastructure plan.

Trump huddles with Bill Shuster, White House aides over infrastructure plan

Sarah Bedford December 11, 2017 10:53 pm

An aerial view of Mount St. Helens with Mt. Adams in the background is shown during an aerial tour of the mountain, Saturday, Oct. 2, 2004. A new study released Friday by the National Academies of Science says 50,000 lives would be in danger if the volcanic debris erodes and floods the nearby area. It recommends creating an updated plan to contend with the risks and examine options for upgrading, or adding, new infrastructure to avert a disaster. (AP Photo/Jeff T. Green)

Legacy of Mount St. Helens eruption puts 50,000 lives in the balance

John Siciliano December 8, 2017 4:00 pm

White House Watch: Get Ready for Infrastructure Year

Michael Warren December 7, 2017 9:52 am

Trumpism Is Alive and Well. Just Not in the United States.

Ethan Epstein December 6, 2017 4:48 pm

"The department is also focused on the threat of domestic terrorism. Ideologically-motivated violence here in the United States is a danger to our nation, our people, and our values," Elaine Duke said. (AP Photo/Jose Luis Magana)

Acting DHS secretary: Greatest national security threat is from global jihadist groups

Anna Giaritelli November 30, 2017 9:07 pm

FCC’s fall cleaning will enable faster broadband growth

Bruce Mehlman November 16, 2017 5:01 am