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Consumer confidence in the United States fell to a six-month low in May as Americans became less sanguine about the prospects for the economy.

WASHINGTON — A special federal advisory committee ironing out the details of a potential entry-level driver training rule finished its work May 29 but only after a vigorous debate over whether to recommend an hours-based or performance-based on-road training standard for new drivers.

Rep. Bruce Westerman (R-Ark.) introduced legislation this month that he said would add up to $15 billion a year to the Highway Trust Fund over the next decade through changes to the Medicaid expansion match rates established under President Obama’s signature health-care law.

U.S. trade with Canada and Mexico fell in in March from a year ago to $96.1 billion, but three of five transportation modes — trucks, railroads and air — rose year-over-year, the Department of Transportation reported.

The White House Office of Management and Budget has completed its review of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s final rule on electronic stability control systems for heavy vehicles, bringing it a step closer to publication.

WASHINGTON — As Senate transportation authorizers prepare to consider a six-year measure next month, Sen. Tom Carper (D-Del.) said efforts that would limit the federal government’s involvement in large-scale infrastructure projects would hurt the country’s intricate freight network.

More than 10 inches of rain flooded Houston the morning of May 26, closing freeways and prompting the suspension of all public transit. See photos.

The Senate on May 23 easily passed a two-month extension of highway funding authority, sending the measure to the president for his signature. TT's Eugene Mulero discussed on C-SPAN.