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.

The Democratic star had promised his department would be integral to Biden administration efforts to tackle climate change and create good-paying jobs.

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

In his first act, President Donald Trump's Transportation Secretary, Sean Duffy, ordered a review of Biden's fuel economy standards.

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

The Transportation Department is stepping ... departure and arrival times," 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 in order to enforce ...

"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.

The Appeals Court ruled that while the DOT had the power to issue such rules, the rulemaking process had some procedural gaps.

Airline CEOs have high-flying hopes for the new administration. They celebrated President Donald Trump's victory in November.

On Thursday, Kash Patel, President Donald Trump’s nominee to lead the FBI, will testify before the Senate Judiciary Committee on why he believes he should be approved to serve as head of the agency.

Michigan ’s senior Democratic senator announced on Tuesday that he won’t seek re-election in 2026, setting up what will likely be a fierce competition in a state Donald Trump won last year. Sen. Gary Peters, who first won his seat in 2014, revealed his retirement and shared how he came to that decision in a video.