October 28, 2016

The Weekly Trek

October 28, 2016

Top Political News

U.S. economy rebounds to strongest growth in two years. Washington Post
Clinton doubles Trump’s October fundraising and has dominant war chest in race’s final days. Washington Post
How does Trump get to 270? The Hill
Republicans Rode Waves of Populism Until They Crashed the Party. Wall Street Journal
The Real Problem of This Election: Lack of a Mandate for the Winners. Wall Street Journal
Half of 2016 Races for Governor Too Close to Call. Governing
Paul Ryan Faces Precarious Path to Remain House Speaker. Wall Street Journal
The nation’s cartoonists on the week in politics. Politico

Transportation

The Future of Transportation: Q&A with DOT Secretary Anthony Foxx. Car and Driver
Auto insurers: Distraction big factor in traffic death surge. AP
Inside Uber’s plan to take over the skies with flying cars. Wired
Donald Trump believes the United States can get $1 trillion in new roads — for free. Washington Post
Norfolk Southern Reports Surprise Profit Increase on Cost Cuts. Wall Street Journal
Trucking insurance: It’s a new ballgame. Fleet Owner
Uber’s self-driving truck makes its first commercial delivery: beer. LA Times

Energy & Natural Resources

BLM sprints to cement Obama’s green legacy. E&E News
Bundy Brothers Acquitted in Takeover of Oregon Wildlife Refuge. New York Times
Dakota Access protesters removed from private land, more than 100 arrested after standoff with police. Washington Post
Pacific Northwest forests: Carbon sink or carbon source? The Climate Trust
Northwest senators urge U.S. to pick Oregon for wave test center. Portland Business Journal

Labor

Do Unions Like Donald Trump? AFL-CIO Poll Shows GOP Nominee Lagging Behind Mitt Romney. International Business Times
How fintech aims to make DOL fiduciary rule manageable. Investment News
Why these economists say Hillary Clinton’s tax hike could create jobs. Washington Post

Taxation, Trade, & Defense

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