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- The Hill
National Guard vehicle, car collide in DC
A National Guard vehicle collided with a civilian car early Wednesday morning approximately a mile away from the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C. The D.C. Fire and Emergency Medical Services Department said in a statement that the crash occurred at the intersection of 8th Street SE and North Carolina Avenue SE. The civilian driver was trapped in the car, rescued and transported to a local hospital with minor injuries, the statement said. The Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) said officers responded to reports of the crash at 6:18 a.m. EDT and 'upon arrival officers discovered a two-car accident involving a government vehicle.' The driver was 'conscious and breathing' when taken to the hospital for 'non-life-threatening injuries,' MPD said. The military vehicle was a D.C. National Guard Mine-Resistant Ambush Protected All-Terrain Vehicle and was part of a five-vehicle convoy and an MPD cruiser, the National Guard said in a statement reported by local news outlets. The National Guard is investigating the incident, the statement said. Washington, D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser (D) was asked about the incident at a press conference later Wednesday and said, 'I actually haven't gotten a readout on that collision yet, other than I know we had a person, I believe one person transported for medical attention. So I can't really say more,' NewsNation reported. The incident comes after President Trump ordered hundreds of National Guard troops to Washington, D.C., in an effort to crack down on crime in the nation's capital. Several Republican governors have joined his effort, bringing the total number of troops in the city to nearly 2,000.
Miami Herald
5 minutes ago
- Miami Herald
New eGates at U.S. airports promise faster screening under Trump's ‘vision'
As part of efforts to 'deliver on President Trump's vision' for travel security in the United States, several airports will soon introduce new technology to verify passenger information. In an announcement Tuesday, the Transportation Security Administration said the change is intended to 'enhance traveler experience.' For now, only a handful of airports will incorporate the technology, which stems from a new TSA public-private partnership, according to the agency. TSA checkpoints are beginning to incorporate new electronic gates to help expedite identity verification at select airports. 'The eGates allow TSA to automatically compare traveler biometrics with their identity document and boarding pass without the need for a human operator, enhancing efficiency and security. CLEAR, a private company operating under TSA's Registered Traveler Program, is piloting these specific eGates in coordination with TSA at no cost to U.S. taxpayers,' the agency said. MORE: Flying soon? U.S. Customs adds surprise checks while speeding process The pilot program is being carried out by CLEAR in coordination with the agency. According to TSA, the initiative does not involve cost to U.S. taxpayers. TSA Acting Deputy Administrator Adam Stahl said: 'eGates accomplish several objectives toward achieving Secretary Noem's goal to enhance TSA security and hospitality.' Kristi Noem is U.S. secretary of Homeland Security. 'This includes creating a seamless, less invasive traveler experience and shorter wait times at TSA security checkpoints. We look forward to rolling out additional eGate systems as we work to implement President Trump's vision for a new Golden Age of American Travel,' Stahl added. The CLEAR eGates made their debut at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport. According to TSA, the technology is also expected to be installed later in August at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport and Seattle-Tacoma International Airport. According to FOX, the new system in Atlanta is currently available to members enrolled in the CLEAR+ pilot program, who can use dedicated CLEAR lanes at certain TSA checkpoints to bypass traditional processes. The eGates use biometric software to compare a traveler's face with their identity document and boarding pass. Once the traveler's identity and authorization are confirmed, they move directly to the physical screening stage without interacting with TSA staff. The technology arrives as the U.S. anticipates a surge in international travel, with millions of visitors expected for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. However, the eGates won't be available to everyone. CLEAR+ membership costs $209 per year per traveler, although the company also offers discounted family plans. MORE: Traveler from Cuba stopped at airport after shocking find in bottle Another policy celebrated by the Trump administration as part of the so-called 'Golden Age of American Travel' is the end of the TSA shoe-removal requirement for domestic flights, a measure in place for nearly 20 years. Recently, TSA clarified that passengers may still be asked to remove their shoes if an alarm is triggered during screening. In July, TSA also highlighted Trump administration policies aimed at eliminating redundant passenger checks for international flights. That program is in its early stages and currently involves only major U.S. airlines American Airlines and Delta, which partnered with TSA to pilot the new protocol from London's Heathrow International Airport.
USA Today
5 minutes ago
- USA Today
Tesla's new 3-row Model Y L may never hit US roads, Musk hints
Tesla TSLA.O CEO Elon Musk said the company's new six-seat Model Y variant, launched in China this week, might never enter production in the United States, citing the rise of self-driving vehicles. The Model Y L, built at Tesla's Shanghai factory, features a longer wheelbase and three rows of seats, and is priced at around $47,200. It went on sale in China on Tuesday, where Tesla faces mounting competition from domestic EV makers such as BYD and Xiaomi "This variant of the Model Y doesn't start production in the US until the end of next year," Musk said in a response to a post from an X user. "Might not ever, given the advent of self-driving in America." Musk did not elaborate on how the rise of autonomous driving would negate the need for a six-seater vehicle. Tesla did not immediately respond to a request for comment. New Tesla model announced: Tesla says longer, three-row Model Y L 'coming soon' to China Gas-powered SUVs with three rows have long been popular among American families. However, making profitable three-row EVs is still a challenging business for automakers. Recent policy changes by the Trump administration are also set to make electric vehicles more expensive, prompting automakers to focus more on smaller, cheaper variants. Tesla is also preparing to launch a cheaper Model Y variant, likely with fewer premium features, later this year, which Musk has described as "just a Model Y". Tesla has increasingly shifted focus in the U.S. to its robotaxi ambitions. The company launched a limited robotaxi service in Austin in June and aims to scale operations to half of U.S. population by the end of this year. Musk told investors last year that building traditional vehicles would be "pointless" in a self-driving future. Next year, Tesla is set to start production of the Cybercab, a dedicated two-seater robotaxi model without a steering wheel and pedals. Reporting by Akash Sriram in Bengaluru and Abhirup Roy in San Francisco; Editing by Anil D'Silva
