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White House seeks to cut TSA funding and boost air, rail safety

ReutersMay 2, 2025 4:19 PM

- The White House said Friday it wants to cut funding for the Transportation Security Administration by $247 million, while boosting spending on rail and air safety.

The 2026 budget proposal seeks another $360 million for the FAA to support air traffic controller hiring and salary increases and updates to its outdated telecommunications systems and $400 million in new rail safety and infrastructure. The proposal also calls for cutting by $300 million funding for Essential Air Service, a program to subsidize commercial air service to rural airports.

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