Senate poised to approve Trump Transportation Department pick Sean Duffy
The Senate is set to vote on Tuesday to confirm Sean Duffy as President Donald Trump’s choice to lead the Transportation Department. The vote follows a 97-0 decision on Monday to advance Duffy’s nomination, with his confirmation expected on Tuesday.
Duffy, a former representative of Wisconsin’s 7th Congressional District, recently appeared before the Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee to outline his priorities for the Transportation Department. These priorities include focusing on aviation and highway safety, addressing the air traffic controller shortage, and rebuilding trust in Boeing after a series of scandals.
During his confirmation hearing on January 15, Duffy emphasized the importance of the Department of Transportation in impacting Americans’ daily lives and safety. He expressed his commitment to recruiting top air traffic controllers and modernizing systems with cutting-edge technologies. Duffy also pledged to work with Congress and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to restore global confidence in Boeing and ensure the safety of our skies.
Additionally, Duffy promised to prioritize rebuilding a section of Interstate 40 near the North Carolina-Tennessee border that was closed due to extensive damage caused by Hurricane Helene in September.
In a separate development, President Trump visited North Carolina on Friday and announced plans for reforms to the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to expedite the recovery efforts in the state following the hurricane. Trump expressed disappointment in FEMA’s response, stating, “We’re going to fix it, and we’re going to fix it as fast as you can.”
The confirmation of Sean Duffy as Transportation Secretary is a significant step towards addressing key transportation issues and rebuilding critical infrastructure. Stay tuned for updates on this developing story.
This article was written by Diana Stancy, a politics reporter with Fox News Digital covering the White House. Charles Creitz from Fox News Digital also contributed to this report.
