Sean Duffy News Updates

Government, Technology, Safety

DOT Secretary Duffy Outlines Highway Bill Priorities

The nations top transportation official during a recent industry conference appeared to offer guidance for federal policymakers to follow when planning federal highway policy updates.

February 11, 2025
Government, Business

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.

February 7, 2025
Government, Business

Watch: USDOT Secretary Orders Fuel Economy Rule Rewrite

Newly appointed U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffyordered a rewrite of more stringent U.S. fuel economy rules, following through on one of President Donald Trumps first directives after he retook the White House.

February 3, 2025
Government, Business, Safety, Logistics

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, 2025
Government, Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel

New 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 Trumps first directives.

January 29, 2025
Government, Business, Technology, Equipment, Safety, Logistics

Senate Confirms Sean Duffy for DOT Secretary

WASHINGTON Former congressman Sean Duffy was confirmed by a vote of 77-22.

January 28, 2025
Government, Business, Technology, Safety, Logistics

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.

January 16, 2025
Government, Business, Technology, Safety

Duffy Promises Bold Vision as Trumps Transportation Nominee

If confirmed, we will craft clear regulations that balance safety, innovation and cutting-edge technology, the nominee told senators Jan. 15.

January 15, 2025
Government, Business, Technology

Duffy Vows to Not Protect Musk in NHTSA Probe of Tesla

Sean Duffy, President-elect Donald Trumps nominee to lead USDOT, promised to not interfere with ongoing NHTSA investigations into Tesla if confirmed as secretary.

January 15, 2025
Government, Business, Safety

Stakeholders Praise Trump USDOT Leader Nominee Sean Duffy

Transportation stakeholders are lining up to support President-elect Donald Trumps selection to lead the U.S. Department of Transportation.

November 21, 2024