Senate Confirms Sean Duffy as Transportation Secretary

The Senate confirmed Sean Duffy as Secretary of Transportation on January 28, 2025, by a vote of 77-22. Duffy, a former Republican congressman from Wisconsin's 7th district and Fox Business host, took control of DOT's $100+ billion annual budget covering the FAA, Federal Highway Administration, Federal Railroad Administration, and Federal Transit Administration. Duffy's Fox Business tenure included hosting shows that featured transportation industry advertisers and guests he now regulates.