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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US Defense Sec. meets with Chinese President Xi in Beijing, amid tensions – CNN

CNN US Defense Sec. meets with Chinese President Xi in Beijing, amid tensionsCNNChina has welcomed US President Donald Trump's decision to halt large-scale US-South Korean joint military drills after his historic summit with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un — but the Pentagon's other moves in the region have prompted strong …China, US strike positive tone in Mattis defense talksReuters Once a Trump favourite, US military chief Jim Mattis is reduced to carrying out orders he really doesn't likeSouth China Morning Postall 567 news articles » us president – Google News

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