Bi-state transit authority overseeing major regional infrastructure
The FAA is pursuing disciplinary action against two air-traffic controllers at LaGuardia who left early on March 22, leaving only two in the control tower as traffic surged and a ground emergency unfolded. The event, part of an ongoing NTSB investigation into a fatal crash, has intensified scrutiny of staffing practices and timecard policies across the industry.
Josh Kushner has issued his first public statement on the collapsed FIFA Forward Enterprise proposal, saying he still supports its aims but would not have invested had he known how the process would unfold. UEFA has filed US court papers seeking document production and depositions from Kushner and Thrive as it prepares possible criminal mismanagement claims against FIFA president Gianni Infantino.
The FAA has moved to fire air-traffic controllers tied to an early shift on the night of a deadly collision, while preliminary NTSB findings detail persistent communication gaps during Marine One departures. The incidents, tied to August events near Reagan National and LaGuardia, underscore ongoing safety concerns and subsequent policy responses.
Today, on the 25th anniversary of the September 11 attacks, ceremonies have taken place at the World Trade Center in New York, the Pentagon in Arlington and the Flight 93 memorial in Pennsylvania. President Donald Trump has delivered remarks at the Pentagon; all living former presidents and Vice President JD Vance have attended the New York memorial. New New York documents on toxic dust have been released.
TSA officers have identified unusual items at multiple checkpoints, including an inert M18 smoke grenade discovered at a Syracuse-area airport, a pocketknife hidden in toothpaste at Dallas Love Field, and concealed blades in Tampa and LaGuardia incidents. The agency says items are inspected and passengers are advised to check bags to avoid delays.