Pete Buttigieg

In a recent discussion, David Barrett, CEO of EBC Financial Group (UK) Ltd, shed light on the possible implications of a Donald Trump or Harris presidency for Elon Musk and Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ:TSLA). What Happened: Barrett noted to Benzinga that Musk has publicly backed Trump, despite recent...

The Biden administration proposed a new rule on Thursday that would ban airlines from charging junk fees to seat families together on a flight. The law, being proposed by the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT), would require airlines to seat parents next to their young children for free when...

A “White Dudes for Kamala Harris” account on Elon Musk‘s social media platform X was temporarily suspended following a star-studded Zoom fundraiser. What Happened: Following President Joe Biden‘s exit from the 2024 presidential race, Vice President Kamala Harris‘...

The U.S. cannot outcompete China by ignoring the EV revolution, according to Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg. What Happened: Americans shouldn’t just embrace cheap EVs coming from China over its own EVs because it’s not “fair competition,” Buttigieg said in an...

In a recent development, Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg has voiced concerns about the age and mental sharpness of Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump, placing him in contrast to Democratic nominee Kamala Harris. This follows the withdrawal of Joe Biden from the presidential race....

In a recent poll, Sen. Mark Kelly (D-Ariz.) has emerged as the top choice among potential Democratic VP candidates for Vice President Kamala Harris. What Happened: An ABC News/Ipsos poll conducted on July 26-27, 2024, as reported by The Hill, revealed that Kelly holds a 10-point net favorability...

Vice President Kamala Harris is likely to face off against former President Donald Trump in the 2024 presidential election. The change comes with President Joe Biden withdrawing from the race and Harris having the reported delegates support to win the nomination. A new election poll shows a close...

Marijuana rescheduling could have significant implications for truckers, commercial drivers, pilots and other federally regulated transit workers in safety-sensitive positions. That's according to the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), which warned on Tuesday that the proposed DEA move to...

Vice President Kamala Harris is nearing a head-to-head matchup against former President Donald Trump in the 2024 presidential election. The matchup comes after President Joe Biden withdrew from the race. Early polling data show a close race between Harris and Trump with the vice president gaining...

Vice President Kamala Harris appears ready to secure the Democratic Party's nomination and could soon be tasked with selecting a vice-presidential candidate to be her running mate in the 2024 election. What Happened: Harris has secured enough delegates to win the party's nomination according to...

Delta Air Lines, Inc. (NYSE:DAL) shares are on watch Tuesday. The U.S. Department of Transportation has opened an investigation into Delta Air Lines over ongoing flight disruptions.  The Details: Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg announced the investigation Tuesday in a post on X. "@USDOT has...

As calls grow from members of Congress and political leaders for President Joe Biden to step aside in the 2024 election, timing could be of the essence ahead of next month's Democratic National Convention. Will Joe Biden Step Aside?: New reports suggest Biden could step aside by July 21, opening...

Transport Secretary Pete Buttigieg expressed concern over the impact of Hurricane Beryl on transportation, particularly flights, amid a potentially active hurricane season. The hurricane, which is currently causing significant destruction, is expected to affect travel to the Caribbean. What...

The first 2024 presidential debate featured Joe Biden and Donald Trump. A planned second debate on Tuesday, Sept. 10 could feature Trump taking on a different candidate, based on the reaction of voters, political analysts and Democratic Party leadership. What Happened: A poll named Trump the winner...

U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg confirmed that President Joe Biden's proposal to reschedule marijuana from Schedule I to Schedule III will not change drug testing policies for commercial trucker drivers. Responding to that concern from lawmakers at a House Transportation and...