Pete Buttigieg

White House looking into airline price gouging

US Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg attends a Cabinet meeting with US President Joe Biden in the Cabinet Room of the…

North Carolina senator calls conspiracy theories around Helene federal response a ‘distraction’

An aerial view of flood damage wrought by Hurricane Helene along the Swannanoa River on October 3, 2024 in Asheville,…

Elon Musk conspiracies about Helene aid draw rebuke from Buttigieg

Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg spoke directly to Elon Musk Friday on the billionaire’s X platform, part of an effort to…

Democrats passed over for Harris running mate rally around Tim Walz

Democrats who were vetted as potential running mates for Vice President Kamala Harris praised her pick of Minnesota Gov. Tim…

Shapiro backs ‘aggressive’ corporate tax cuts in Pennsylvania as Harris campaign vets him for VP

Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro defended his support for “aggressive” corporate tax cuts, a position that could rankle some of his…

Biden Cabinet officials roll out new plans to cut costs of living ahead of Trump debate

President Joe Biden’s Cabinet will wrap up a barnstorming tour Thursday after two weeks on the road, touting the administration’s…

Yellen announces $100 million affordable housing fund as shelter costs weigh on Biden

Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen on Monday unveiled a new slate of financing initiatives to support housing development, including a $100…

Biden issues new rules for airlines to require automatic cash refunds, prohibit surprise fees

The Biden administration on Wednesday unveiled two new rules that will directly affect millions of Americans who fly commercially every…

Biden administration partners with states to protect airline customers

U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg on Tuesday announced a partnership with state attorneys general to fast-track investigations into complaints against…

New freight crew rule tests rail industry’s clout, one year after East Palestine disaster

One year after the East Palestine, Ohio train derailment created an environmental disaster, the Biden administration on Tuesday unveiled new…