National Transportation Safety Board logo and computer screen [Credit: Shutterstock]
Key Takeaways:
The Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) has begun a review of operations at the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB).
DOGE is an Elon Musk-backed initiative aimed at cutting government spending and has previously led to staff reductions at other federal agencies, including the FAA.
NTSB Chair Jennifer Homendy recently testified that the agency, currently with 427 employees managing 1,250 investigations, actually needs more staff (485-500) and requested additional funding for fiscal year 2026.
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