English Test for Truckers

Three states under fire for ignoring proficiency rules

View online. YOUR MORNING August 26, 2025 Good morning, NewsNation. For more fact-based, unbiased news coverage 24/7 – Download the NewsNation app here > Transportation chief taking action on English tests for truck drivers Hit the road: Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy is expected to take action against three states accused of failing to enforce English language proficiency standards for commercial truck drivers. The move follows outrage over how a truck driver accused in a deadly Florida crash obtained his license. The latest > Deadly crash: Harjinder Singh, a native of India, is accused of making an illegal U-turn, killing three people. Investigators said Singh answered two out of 12 questions correctly on an English test. "He failed full stop, failed. Couldn't speak the language, couldn't see, couldn't understand road signs," Duffy said. 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A judge issued an order to keep him in the United States while a lawsuit is reviewed. Details > Trump's Chicago National Guard plans unconstitutional: Pritzker Chicago crime: Trump referred to Chicago as a "killing field" and suggested National Guard troops would likely be deployed in the city. Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker and Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson said troops are not needed in the city, where they say homicides have dropped by more than 30% since last year. The latest > Mixed feelings: As elected officials dispute the need for troops on Chicago streets, residents are split on what they say is needed. Former Chicago police Superintendent Eddie Johnson told NewsNation that residents want to be safe, but "safe in the right way." 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Full "Banfield" report > House committee subpoenas Epstein's estate Epstein files: The House Oversight Committee has subpoenaed the estate of disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein. Lawmakers want to see a book compiled with notes from friends for Epstein's 50th birthday, a list of his contacts and financial transactions. The latest > Virginia Giuffre memoir: One of Epstein's most prominent accusers, Virginia Giuffre, wrote a memoir before her death. The 400-page book will be published this fall. Read more > Ghislaine Maxwell transcripts from DOJ meeting released > Book on Prince Andrew cuts claim that Trumps met through Epstein > Jeffrey Epstein estate lost hundreds of millions of dollars since his death > Menendez brothers' attorney: Parole board hearings were 'rigged' Menendez brothers: Mark Geragos, attorney for Erik and Lyle Menendez, believes their parole board hearings were "rigged." Geragos joined "CUOMO" days after both brothers were denied parole for three years, at which time they will be eligible for another hearing. Watch the interview > Menendez brothers will be paroled eventually, lawyer predicts > Erik Menendez juror 'disappointed' he was denied parole > Prosecutor against Erik Menendez parole flooded panel with details > Cracker Barrel on new logo: 'We could've done a better job' Logo backlash: Cracker Barrel said it "could've done a better job" after its new logo sparked backlash from fans of the restaurant chain, including Donald Trump Jr. Following the logo change, the company's stock dropped by $94 million in one day. What to know > New Southwest policy: Southwest Airlines will soon require travelers who don't fit within the armrests of their seat to pay for an extra one. The new policy goes into effect Jan. 27, the same day the airline begins assigning seats. 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