United States Secretary of Transportation since 2021
Howie Carr: This week’s biggest loser in the Biden White House: The jostling for Dumbest Comment of the week has been particularly stiff of late, for some reason ...
bostonherald.com/2024/04/06/howie-carr-this-weeks-biggest-loser-in-the-biden-white-house/
Buttigieg says Trump should show solidarity with immigrants killed on Baltimore bridge
thehill.com/homenews/administration/4580677-buttigieg-says-trump-should-show-solidarity-with-immigrants-killed-on-baltimore-bridge/
Transportation Dept. and State Attorneys General Will Look Into Airline Complaints
nytimes.com/2024/04/16/us/politics/buttigieg-airline-complaints.html
Groundbreaking ceremony held for high-speed train from Las Vegas to Los Angeles: Federal, transportation and union leaders gathered in Las Vegas Monday to drive ...
thehill.com/regulation/transportation/4613210-groundbreaking-ceremony-held-for-high-speed-train-from-las-vegas-to-los-angeles/
Buttigieg visits predominantly Black Alabama community following ABC News investigation about neighborhood flooding
abcnews.go.com/US/buttigieg-visits-predominantly-black-alabama-community-abc-news/story
A Situation Room scramble, daily calls and political intrigue: Inside the White House response to the Key Bridge collapse
cnn.com/2024/04/05/politics/joe-biden-baltimore-visit/
High-speed rail from Nevada to California breaks ground for planned 2028 opening - UPI.com
upi.com/Top_News/US/2024/04/22/Buttigieg-Biden-brightline-Nevada-California/5971713820267/
Pete Buttigieg, U.S. Transportation Secretary, joined CNBC to discuss why this high-speed rail is a milestone for the nation.
Federal Airline Traveler Laws Get Boost Through State Officials: The Biden administration asks 15 state attorneys general to help with enforcing customer ...
inc.com/associated-press/federal-airline-traveler-laws-get-boost-through-state-officials.html
Buttigieg to visit Miami to rally support for Biden’s reelection campaign: Buttigieg’s Miami swing comes days before President Joe Biden is scheduled to visit ...
miamiherald.com/news/politics-government/article287819000.html
US Infrastructure Is Broken. Here’s an $830 Million Plan to Fix It: WIRED spoke with US transportation secretary Pete Buttigieg about recent grants to fix ...
wired.com/story/us-infrastructure-investment-pete-buttigieg-interview/
Patchogue, Farmingdale, Westbury downtown revitalizations: A look back: Officials from Patchogue, Farmingdale and Westbury revisit the renaissance of each ...
newsday.com/real-estate/farmingdale-westbury-patchogue-downtown-a8xj986a
SLAPP This, MVP… If You Dare: The Mountain Valley Pipeline uses pipe with illegal and unsafe corrosion-proof coating that’s “no longer fit for purpose.”
commondreams.org/opinion/slap-back-at-dangerous-mvp
Deck park funds to ‘bridge the gaps’ in divided Dallas neighborhoods: U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg and local elected officials gathered to ...
dallasnews.com/news/transportation/2024/04/04/deck-park-funds-to-bridge-the-gaps-in-divided-dallas-neighborhoods/
Buttigieg: 'We will tear down bureaucratic barriers' to rebuild Baltimore bridge
pbs.org/newshour/show/buttigieg-we-will-tear-down-bureaucratic-barriers-to-rebuild-baltimore-bridge
Bridge collapse live updates: No timeline on wreckage removal yet, Buttigieg says
abcnews.go.com/US/live-updates/baltimore-key-bridge-collapse/
Quick Glance: Braving the Rain: White House Easter Egg Display
- Unexpected incident with a saw blade in the parking lot.
- Pursuit of suspect by mounted police.
- Unique sale featuring celebrity clothing.
- Former addict shares insights on decriminalization.
Buttigieg says there will be ‘more’ federal funding for Baltimore Bridge collapse
thehill.com/homenews/state-watch/4566080-buttigieg-says-more-federal-funding-for-baltimore-bridge-collapse/
Quick Glance: Survivors of Baltimore Bridge Collapse: Workers in Their Cars
- Julio Cervantes survived bridge collapse, others missing or dead
- Construction workers were in their cars when ship hit bridge
- Two bodies found, four missing, presumed dead
- President Biden promises bridge reconstruction
“We will come together around Baltimore, and we will rebuild together.”
Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg says the Biden administration is focused on ... Show more
Brace yourself: this is “America's original extreme sport,” in which riders leap from one bareback horse to another while racing around a track. Sunday ... Show more www.cbsnews.com/60-minutes/
Baltimore bridge collapse puts spotlight on rising stars Moore, Buttigieg: Two of the Democratic Party’s rising stars have been thrust into the national ...
thehill.com/homenews/campaign/4563859-baltimore-bridge-collapse-wes-moore-pete-buttigieg/
Buttigieg: ‘I don’t know if I’ll run for office again or not’: Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg said he does not know if plans to make a run for ...
thehill.com/policy/transportation/4543123-buttigieg-i-dont-know-if-ill-run-for-office-again-or-not/
Pete Buttigieg slams conspiracy theories about Baltimore bridge collapse: ‘Unfortunately, it’s a fact of life in America today,’ Mr Buttigieg said about the ...
independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/buttigieg-baltimore-bridge-collapse-conspiracy-b2520646.html
Pete Buttigieg coming to Birmingham to celebrate $14.5 million grant: The visit will be Buttigieg's second to Birmingham as transportation secretary.
al.com/news/birmingham/2024/04/pete-buttigieg-coming-to-birmingham-on-wednesday-to-celebrate-145-million-grant-for-4th-avenue.html
Buttigieg calls out Katie Britt's misleading use of sex trafficking victim's story to attack Biden
abcnews.go.com/Politics/buttigieg-calls-katie-britts-misleading-sex-trafficking-victims/story
The Problem With Donald Trump’s Latest Escape Hatch: Our boy can’t count on his newfound fortune.
slate.com/news-and-politics/2024/03/the-surge-trump-key-bridge-baltimore-immigration-rfk.html
Buttigieg: Concerns around IVF treatments should not ‘be decided by politicians’: Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg said the “question of when life ...
thehill.com/policy/healthcare/4516909-buttigieg-concerns-around-ivf-treatments-should-not-be-decided-by-politicians/
Quick Glance: Legal Action Against Alabama Clinic Following IVF Incident
- A couple from Florida has filed a lawsuit against an IVF clinic in Alabama, which was at the center of a pivotal decision by the state's Supreme Court that classified frozen embryos as children.
- The Supreme Court's ruling in Alabama raised significant concerns among doctors and IVF patients, who feared potential liability for the destruction of frozen embryos.
- Another lawsuit involves a fourth couple who experienced the loss of embryos during the 2020 incident, presenting similar circumstances as previous wrongful-death suits.
- Shortly after the Supreme Court's decision, almost half of Alabama's IVF clinics suspended procedures to some extent, with certain clinics halting all treatments while others continued everything except for embryo disposal.
Boeing needs ‘serious transformation,’ Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg says
oregonlive.com/business/2024/03/boeing-needs-serious-transformation-transportation-secretary-pete-buttigieg-says.html
Buttigieg hits back at Speaker Johnson’s criticism of Biden’s SOTU address: Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg on Friday fired back at House Speaker Mike ...
thehill.com/homenews/administration/4518596-buttigieg-responds-mike-johnson-biden-sotu-address/
Buttigieg spars with ‘Squawk Box’ host over Biden’s border policies: Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg on Tuesday sparred with the host of CNBC’s “Squawk ...
thehill.com/homenews/administration/4510620-buttigieg-spars-with-squawk-box-host-over-bidens-border-policies/
Airlines could face more fines for mishandling wheelchairs under a Biden administration proposal
apnews.com/article/airlines-wheelchairs-regulation-biden-administration-71be0f947702fd6e9dcdde97bd53b3ef
According to US Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg, the collapse of the car bridge in Baltimore also has economic consequences ... Show more
Pete Buttigieg attacks Kris Kobach for calling benefits of lead pipe rules ‘speculative’
kansascity.com/news/politics-government/article286438995.html
U.S. Proposes New Rules to Ease Flying for Travelers in Wheelchairs: The Transportation Department said the proposed regulations would make it easier to hold ...
nytimes.com/2024/02/29/us/politics/air-travel-wheelchairs.html
Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg told reporters the federal funding is aimed at reconnecting communities that were cut off by transportation ... Show more
This proposal would help the DOT 'more easily penalize airlines' that damage wheelchairs
usatoday.com/story/travel/news/2024/02/29/wheelchairs-disabilities-passenger-air-travel-transportation-department/72779238007/
Biden administration proposing regulations making air travel easier for people using wheelchairs
thehill.com/policy/transportation/4497378-biden-administration-regulations-wheelchairs-travel/
Buttigieg on why rail safety measures have stalled one year after East Palestine disaster
pbs.org/newshour/show/buttigieg-on-why-rail-safety-measures-have-stalled-one-year-after-east-palestine-disaster
U.S. Rep. Perez, U.S. Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg visit Cascadia Tech Academy
columbian.com/news/2024/feb/12/u-s-rep-perez-u-s-secretary-of-transportation-pete-buttigieg-visit-cascadia-tech-academy/
The primary elections start today in 15 US states. The so-called “Super Tuesday” is considered a crucial milestone in the US presidential election campaign ... Show more trib.al/SakqN0p
Tesla owners told not to wear Apple virtual reality headsets while driving: Videos have emerged showing people wearing the virtual reality headsets while in ...
bbc.com/news/technology-68215614
Are Airlines Misusing Your Data? Dept. of Transportation Wants to Find Out: Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg announces a 'privacy review' for airlines ...
uk.pcmag.com/security/151529/are-airlines-misusing-your-data-dept-of-transportation-wants-to-find-out
Viral videos of Tesla drivers using VR headsets prompt US government alarm: Transportation head says drivers must pay attention at all times after clips emerge ...
theguardian.com/technology/2024/feb/05/viral-tesla-vr-driving-pete-buttigieg-tweet
Biden Administration invests $1.5 billion in clean buses - UPI.com: The U.S. Department of Transportation is investing $1.5 billion in zero-emission buses and ...
upi.com/Top_News/US/2024/02/08/Biden-administration-invests-15-billion-in-clean-buses/1291707446256/
U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg meets with UA Local 333 in Lansing: U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg speaks with members of UA Local 333 ...
detroitnews.com/picture-gallery/media/photo/2024/02/07/u-s-transportation-secretary-pete-buttigieg-meets-with-ua-local-333-in-lansing/72513741007/
Buttigieg pushes Railway Safety Act in post about anniversary of Ohio train derailment
thehill.com/policy/transportation/4446290-buttigieg-railway-safety-act-post-anniversary-ohio-train-derailment/
Gulfton, Kashmere Gardens get $43.4M for sidewalk, drainage work: Federal officials note both communities lack safe, convenient routes for pedestrians in ...
houstonchronicle.com/news/houston-texas/transportation/article/gulfton-kashmere-gardens-sidewalks-connect-commun-18934593.php
No-Fun Authorities Warn Against Driving With Apple Headset: Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg issued a safety warning after a series of videos appearing to ...
nymag.com/intelligencer/article/no-fun-authorities-warn-against-driving-with-apple-headset.html
Scoop: Biden, Harris and Buttigieg to speak at House Democrats' retreat: The theme for the event is "Finish the Job," House Democratic Caucus Chair ...
axios.com/2024/02/03/biden-harris-buttigieg-speak-house-democrats-retreat
VIDEO: Tesla owners warned not to wear Apple virtual reality headsets while driving
thenews.com.pk/latest/1155139-video-tesla-owners-warned-not-to-wear-apple-virtual-reality-headsets-while-driving
Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg visited Philly to check-in on MLK Jr. Drive’s $20M bridge rehab
inquirer.com/politics/philadelphia/transportation-secretary-pete-buttigieg-mlk-drive-bridge-20240312.html
Viral videos of Tesla drivers using Apple's Vision Pro prompt warning from US government
abc.net.au/news/2024-02-06/viral-videos-tesla-drivers-apple-vision-pro-us-government-warn/103433928
Quick Glance: Transportation Secretary Warns Against Apple Vision Pro While Driving
- Transportation Secretary advises against using the headset while driving, regardless of assistance systems
- Viral videos of drivers using the Apple Vision Pro have caused public outrage and prompted action from the White House
- Despite assistance systems, using the headset endangers the public and garners millions of views
- Wearing AR/VR headsets while driving is illegal in some states like Alaska
Airlines could face more fines for mishandling wheelchairs under a Biden administration proposal
cnbc.com/2024/02/29/us-proposing-stronger-airline-passenger-wheelchair-regulations.html
Driving with Apple's headset: US Secretary of Transportation concerned about viral videos with the Vision Pro
spiegel.de/netzwelt/gadgets/us-verkehrsminister-beunruhigt-ueber-virale-videos-mit-der-vision-pro-a-2a6b9c87-1787-45bc-99bf-4915d0440ce4
Buttigieg in Michigan: Biden 'determined' to safeguard civilian life in Middle East
detroitnews.com/story/news/politics/2024/02/07/pete-buttigieg-joe-biden-determined-to-safeguard-civilian-life-in-gaza-arab-muslim-voters-michigan/72513158007/
Quick Glance: Biden Aides Engage with Arab American Leaders in Michigan
- White House sends Julie Chávez Rodríguez to Dearborn to meet Arab American leaders.
- Michigan Democrats express concern over potential loss of Biden's support in a key state.
- Julie Chávez Rodríguez dispatched by Biden team to discuss with community leaders in Dearborn.
- Dearborn mayor and politicians avoid meeting Ms. Chávez Rodríguez due to community pressure.
Viral videos of Tesla drivers using VR headsets prompts US government alarm: Buttigieg responded on X to a video that had more than 24 million views of a Tesla ...
thehindu.com/sci-tech/technology/viral-videos-of-tesla-drivers-using-vr-headsets-prompts-us-government-alarm/article67816526.ece
America is getting $970 million to improve its airports. Pete Buttigieg has a few ideas about how to spend it
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Charlotte airport getting millions for new project. See how it will affect passengers
charlotteobserver.com/news/politics-government/article285445682.html
Buttigieg tours I-5 bridge, talks plans for rebuilding: The transportation secretary also toured the Vancouver waterfront.
oregonlive.com/commuting/2024/02/buttigieg-tours-i-5-bridge-talks-plans-for-rebuilding.html
What Biden Should Say When He Finally Visits East Palestine: He needs to not only empathize with residents who feel disrespected by his prolonged absence but ...
therevolvingdoorproject.org/the-east-palestine-disaster-one-year-later/
Please Don't Use Apple Vision Pro While Driving Your Tesla Cybertruck: Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttegieg warned against using the AR goggles while ...
roadandtrack.com/news/a46660545/no-apple-vision-pro-while-driving-tesla-cybertruck/
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Feds issue warning after video shows Tesla driver in computer goggles: U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg reminded drivers they “need to be in control ...
sfchronicle.com/bayarea/article/feds-issue-warning-video-shows-tesla-driver-18654868.php
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Association of American Railroads Tells Buttigieg Safety Record Misrepresented: The US railroad industry trade group pushed back against comments made about rail ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-02-05/rail-group-tells-buttigieg-safety-record-has-been-misrepresented
Paid articlePaid Buttigieg: ‘We never take for granted’ U.S. aviation safety record amid Boeing issues
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Buttigieg: We need more workers to build billion-dollar projects: Buttigieg spoke with Axios about new billion-dollar infrastructure investments
axios.com/2024/01/25/workers-jobs-infrastructure-buttigieg-biden
MLK weekend air travel surge expected on Thursday, Buttigieg says: A surge in air travel is expected Thursday ahead of Martin Luther King Jr. Day ...
thehill.com/homenews/4403014-mlk-weekend-air-travel-surge-expected-on-thursday-buttigieg-says/
Alaska Airlines, United cancel Boeing 737 MAX 9 flights during cabin panel checks
reuters.com/business/aerospace-defense/alaska-airlines-cancels-boeing-737-max-9-flights-through-saturday-2024-01-10/
Quick Glance: FAA Continues Boeing 737 MAX 9 Grounding
- The Federal Aviation Administration announced the continued grounding of the Boeing 737 MAX 9.
- Boeing's initial instructions for inspecting and repairing the door plug need revision.
- Every Boeing 737-9 Max with a plug door will remain grounded until FAA approval.
- Airlines reported defects in preliminary fleet inspections.
Biden administration announces $623 million for new EV chargers across the nation
cnn.com/2024/01/11/politics/biden-administration-new-electric-vehicle-chargers/
FAA says Boeing 737 Max 9 planes can return to service after inspections: However, it also said it will not grant any production expansion of the Max ...
straitstimes.com/world/united-states/faa-says-boeing-737-max-9-planes-can-return-to-service-after-inspections
Boeings mid-air door blowout: US transportation head gives no timeline for return of 737 Max 9 planes
wionews.com/world/boeings-mid-air-door-blowout-us-transportation-head-gives-no-timeline-for-return-of-737-max-9-planes-678987
Quick Glance: Alaska Airlines Incident and Aviation Safety
- An Alaska Airlines Boeing 737 Max 9 aircraft made an emergency landing in the US after a cabin panel blew off, causing a hole in the aircraft's fuselage.
- The FAA ordered an inquiry and passengers filed a class action lawsuit against Boeing.
- Discussions and speculations about the flight safety and the Alaska Airlines incident are ongoing.
- The NTSB received reports of warning lights on other Boeing 737 Max 9 aircraft before the incident.
Biden Awards $623M to States, Local Governments and Tribes to Build EV Charging Network
inc.com/associated-press/biden-awards-623m-to-states-local-governments-tribes-to-build-ev-charging-network.html
Holiday rush begins as estimated 115 million travelers take to the skies and roads
pbs.org/newshour/nation/holiday-rush-begins-as-estimated-115-million-travelers-take-to-the-skies-and-roads
Inspector general finds Buttigieg’s use of government jets followed rules: A review sought by Republican lawmakers found that Buttigieg and his predecessor ...
washingtonpost.com/transportation/2023/12/20/buttigieg-chao-faa-jets-audit/
Southwest Airlines has reached a $140 million settlement for the 2022 winter meltdown
apnews.com/article/southwest-airlines-settlement-canceled-flights-4c2a6bc25b52019a5966f6d5ef702fc6
Quick Glance: Southwest Airlines Faces $140m Fine for Holiday Chaos
- Over 16,900 flights were cancelled by Southwest during the busy winter travel week, leaving millions stranded.
- The penalty sets a new precedent and sends a clear message, said US officials.
- The majority of the fine will go towards compensating affected passengers, with $35 million paid to the government.
- DOT announced it will be closing its investigation into whether the travel disruptions were caused by an unrealistic flight schedule set out by Southwest due to inconclusive results.
America’s Truckers Face a Chronic Headache: Finding Parking: Parking spots for trucks are in short supply around the country, and the problem can lead to unsafe ...
nytimes.com/2023/12/22/us/politics/truck-parking.html
Editorial: Funny interstate road signs do no harm, Secretary Buttigieg. : Banning funny road signs is the nanny state at its worst.
chicagotribune.com/opinion/editorials/ct-editorial-road-signs-funny-20240129-f6o6hqpkrbdenaobljjx3r3azu-story.html
HAPPENING NOW: Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg and FAA Administrator Mike Whitaker give an update on holiday travel. abcnews.go.com/US/christmas-travel-tips-best-worst-days-fly-drive/story
SHOCK TO THE SYSTEM: The Secretary of Transportation reveals why he's bullish about the EV industry. trib.al/66AmwIf
Buttigieg warns bad weather may impact holiday travel: During a press conference at Reagan National Airport, Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg said ...
cnn.com/2023/12/19/business/holiday-travel-buttigieg-bad-weather-impact/
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