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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

Republicans Set Stage for Trump’s Agenda

After Congress’ certification of the presidential election Jan. 6, Republicans expressed confidence in their ability to advance President-elect Donald Trump’s agenda.

January 7, 2025
Government, Business, Technology

USDOT Officials, NTSB to Headline TRB Annual Meeting

The transportation community will meet in Washington Jan. 5-9 for the annual meeting of the Transportation Research Board.

January 2, 2025
Government, Business, Equipment, Fuel

2025: The Trump Era Returns

In late January, Donald Trump will formally return to the Oval Office as the 47th president. Trump and Republicans on Capitol Hill already have detailed a legislative outlook.

December 27, 2024
Government, Business, Logistics

Biden Enacts National Defense Authorization Act

President Joe Biden recently signed into law Congress’ annual defense policy bill, which includes trucking-centric provisions.

December 19, 2024
Government, Business, Logistics

Congress Clears TSA Clearance Bill for Truckers

Legislation designed to facilitate commercial drivers’ applications for security credentials was recently cleared by Congress for President Joe Biden’s desk.

December 19, 2024
Government

Sam Graves Tapped Again for Key Infrastructure Role

The congressman received a green light from the House Steering Committee in the form of a waiver that allows him to extend his chairmanship beyond the traditional three-term limit.

December 18, 2024
Government, Business, Technology, Safety, Fuel

Trump to Take Reins as Biden Rushes Infrastructure Projects

WASHINGTON — While Republicans capped 2024 with a presidential victory, the Biden administration has been rushing to advance as many infrastructure and microchip projects as it can.

December 17, 2024
Government

Congress Readies Final Business of 2024

With less than two weeks before adjourning for the year, a must-pass measure is gaining momentum as Senate Democrats continue to seek support for a disaster relief package.

December 12, 2024
Government, Logistics

House OKs Water Infrastructure Bill, Teeing Up Senate Vote

In the closing days of Congress’ post-election lame-duck session, members of the House of Representatives easily approved the final version of the Water Resources Development Act.

December 12, 2024
Government

Shutdown Looms as Congress Debates Transportation Funding

Congress is working to clear for President Joe Biden fiscal 2025 legislation prior to this month’s deadline.A new session of Congress is scheduled to start in early January.

December 5, 2024