Sen. Rand Paul (R-Ky.) introduced a bill Thursday that would create a fund for emergency transportation projects.

The man, Ahmed Abassi, allegedly plotted to derail a New York-bound train near the Canadian border. 

A conservative group argues Charlotte Mayor Anthony Foxx's transportation record makes him wrong person for job.

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Sen. Claire McCaskill (D-Mo.) wants the ban on cell phones and e-readers eliminated.

Airplane manufacturer Boeing says demand for its 787 "Dreamliner" airplane is growing as aviation regulators move closer to lifting their order to ground the planes.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and other international aviation organizations have prohibited airlines from flying the 787 since January after a string of incidents in which the aircraft's lithium-ion batteries caused one fire and several close calls.

The agency approved Boeing's modifications to the 787 battery system last month, clearing the way for the airplane's eventual return to commercial flight service.

Boeing said Thursday that it was it was increasing the number of 787s it builds from five per month to seven.

The upper chamber approves four amendments; final vote could be next week.

Currently, funds collected by the Harbor Maintenance Tax are used to plug other holes in the federal budget.

The proposal could boost the Internet speeds available for airplane passengers and potentially bring down prices.