Infrastructure

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

Molly Parks · October 22, 2026 4:08 pm

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

Yemeni military reinforcements travel in a truck, with some members stationed in the back, as they drive along the coastal road between Aden and Mokha, Yemen.

Yemeni government says it recaptured Bab el Mandeb Strait

Amazon founder Jeff Bezos attends a meeting at Blair House between Britain's King Charles III and chief executives from the technology industry, Tuesday, April 28, 2026, in Washington.

Amazon sending locals $1 billion after Trump tells Big Tech to ‘make communities happy’ about data centers

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

International commerce is the foundation of our region's economy and essential to the long-term well-being of Louisiana. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)

America must not turn its back on trade

Caitlin Cain November 15, 2017 5:01 am

According to statistics compiled by the industry, major freight rail operators such as BNSF, CSX, Norfolk Southern, and Union Pacific have spent $26 billion annually in recent years. This investment, which allows the industry to serve nearly every sector of the economy, which in turn supports 1.5 million jobs nationally and generates nearly $100 billion in taxes for public projects, including infrastructure. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Freight rail shows that private infrastructure is more than viable

Pete Sepp November 14, 2017 8:04 pm