House investigators demand answers from Buttigieg over response to East Palestine train derailment

The House Oversight and Accountability Committee is launching a probe into Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg’s response to the train derailment that caused a toxic chemical spill in East Palestine, Ohio, amid bipartisan criticism over the federal government’s response to the incident. The Washington Times stories: White House

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Sec. Buttigieg insists use of private planes more efficient, saves money, for some DOT travel

Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg has reportedly taken at least 18 flights on taxpayer-funded private planes since taking office despite his push to curb carbon emissions and criticism of his predecessors for using private travel. The Washington Times stories: White House

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Pete Buttigieg, Brian Deese to unveil plan to put new truck drivers behind the wheel

Key Biden administration officials are expected Thursday to announce a plan to breathe new life into the beleaguered U.S. trucking industry as the White House expands its effort to mend America’s supply chain.  Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg will join Labor Secretary Martin J. Walsh and National Economic Council Director Brian … The Washington Times stories: White House

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Pete Buttigieg says the U.S. has probably already had a gay president – CNN

Pete Buttigieg says the U.S. has probably already had a gay president  CNN Pete Buttigieg says it’s ‘almost certain’ that there’s been a gay US president in the past  Business Insider Candidate Pete Buttigieg says he might not be the first gay president  USA TODAY Mayor Pete “almost certain” the US has had a gay president  Queerty Pete Buttigieg says it’s ‘almost certain’ US has had gay president  The Independent View full coverage on Google News “us president” – Google News

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