Sean Duffy News Updates
Watch: USDOT Secretary Orders Fuel Economy Rule Rewrite
Newly appointed U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy ordered a rewrite of more stringent U.S. fuel economy rules, following through on one of President Donald Trump’s first directives after he retook the White House.
February 3, 2025DOT Secretary Duffy Outlines Highway Bill Priorities
The nation’s top transportation official during a recent industry conference appeared to offer guidance for federal policymakers to follow when planning federal highway policy updates.
Tying Transportation Grants to Birth Rates Raises Concerns
CHICAGO — Secretary Sean Duffy has circulated a memo that instructs the Transportation Department to give preference to communities with high marriage and birth rates when awarding grants.
Passenger Jet Collides With Army Copter Near D.C.-Area Airport
ARLINGTON, Va. — A jet carrying 60 passengers and four crew members collided Jan. 29 with an Army helicopter carrying three soldiers around 9 p.m. EST while landing at Ronald Reagan National Airport near Washington.
January 30, 2025New USDOT Secretary Duffy Orders Fuel Economy Rule Rewrite
Newly appointed Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy ordered a rewrite of more stringent U.S. fuel economy rules, following through on one of President Donald Trump’s first directives.
Senate Confirms Sean Duffy for DOT Secretary
WASHINGTON — Former congressman Sean Duffy was confirmed by a vote of 77-22.
Buttigieg Reflects on Legacy of Infrastructure Improvements
"While this administration is coming to a close, the work that we have launched will be generating good jobs, good livelihoods and good outcomes for years and years to come," Buttigieg said.
Duffy Promises Bold Vision as Trump’s Transportation Nominee
“If confirmed, we will craft clear regulations that balance safety, innovation and cutting-edge technology,” the nominee told senators Jan. 15.
Duffy Vows to Not Protect Musk in NHTSA Probe of Tesla
Sean Duffy, President-elect Donald Trump’s nominee to lead USDOT, promised to not interfere with ongoing NHTSA investigations into Tesla if confirmed as secretary.
Stakeholders Praise Trump USDOT Leader Nominee Sean Duffy
Transportation stakeholders are lining up to support President-elect Donald Trump’s selection to lead the U.S. Department of Transportation.