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Eugene Mulero

Eugene Mulero

Senior Reporter

Eugene Mulero is a senior reporter at Transport Topics where he reports on Congress, trends in intermodal connectivity and federal elections.


Government, Business

GOP Leaders Give Graves Runway to T&I Panel Chairmanship

House Republican leaders have facilitated Rep. Sam Graves’ chances of keeping his gavel on the influential transportation policy panel.

December 5, 2024
Government, Business, Logistics

House and Senate Finalize Water Infrastructure Package

Transportation policymakers on Capitol Hill finalized a comprehensive water infrastructure legislative package, paving the way for its end-of-the-year passage.

December 4, 2024
Government

Senate Approves TSA Clearance Bill for Truckers

The Senate recently passed the bipartisan Transportation Security Screening Modernization Act, a bill meant to facilitate commercial drivers’ applications for security credentials.

November 27, 2024
Government, Business, Safety

White House Seeks $8 Billion in Transportation Aid

WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden and senior administration officials called on Congress to approve emergency aid before the end of the year to rebuild transportation corridors.

November 21, 2024
Government, Business, Safety

Stakeholders Praise Trump USDOT Leader Nominee Sean Duffy

Transportation stakeholders are lining up to support President-elect Donald Trump’s selection to lead the U.S. Department of Transportation.

November 21, 2024
Government

Buttigieg: Truck Parking Shortage Remains a Priority

With two months left in his Cabinet-level tenure, Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg intends to press ahead with policies aimed at boosting freight and supply chain operations.

November 20, 2024
Government, Business

Buttigieg Celebrates Infrastructure Law as ā€˜Big Deal’

President Joe Biden and Secretary Pete Buttigieg celebrated a round of grants for transportation projects to help mark the third anniversary of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act.

November 19, 2024
Government

Thune, Key Transportation Senators Fill GOP Leadership Roles

Following the caucus’ announcement, Sen. John Thune explained the Republican team in the Senate would pursue Trump’s policies as well as assist with the confirmation of his top-level nominees.

November 14, 2024
Government, Business, Technology, Fuel

Trump’s EPA Pick Draws Praise, Pushback Over Climate Policy

During his nearly 10-year tenure on Capitol Hill, Lee Zeldin pushed back on the progressive policy proposal known as the Green New Deal.

November 13, 2024
Government, Business, Safety

Transportation Nominees on Senate’s Radar

With members of Congress back in Washington after the elections, their lame-duck session in the Senate includes consideration of high-profile nominees.

November 13, 2024