Pete Buttigieg, 43, a former presidential candidate who's viewed as a rising star by many in Democratic politics, had been floated as a potential candidate for governor next year.

Sean Duffy has been officially sworn in as the Secretary of Transportation of the United States following his approval by the US Senate, with the official now leading the Department of Transportation (DOT) during a challenging era for US airspace.

Pete Buttigieg, former US Secretary of Transportation and 2020 Democratic presidential candidate, may reportedly consider a potential Senate run in Michigan in 2026, following Senator Gary Peters' announcement that he will not seek re-election.

The Democratic former transportation secretary lives in Traverse City and could run for the seat being vacated by Sen. Gary Peters.

One of the Democratic Party’s most skilled communicators explains how difficult it is to sell political accomplishments.

The U.S. Department of Transportation announced that U.S. Transportation Secretary "Mayor" Pete Buttigieg will give his final official speech at the U.S. Conference of Mayors Annual Winter Conference in Washington at 9:45 a.

Duffy does not have a background in transportation, similar to Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg when he arrived four years ago.

The Transportation Department ... Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg said in a statement. "Today's action sends a message to all airlines that the department is prepared to go to court ...

"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.