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Trump consoles crash victims then dives into politics with attack on diversity initiatives
Read full article: Trump consoles crash victims then dives into politics with attack on diversity initiativesPresident Donald Trump is questioning the actions of the army helicopter pilot and air traffic controller in Wednesday's deadly midair collision in Washington.
Who is Sean Duffy, the new transportation secretary responding to the DC plane crash?
Read full article: Who is Sean Duffy, the new transportation secretary responding to the DC plane crash?Sean Duffy, the new transportation secretary, is facing his first major crisis just hours after his swearing-in.
Everyone aboard an American Airlines jet that collided with an Army helicopter is feared dead
Read full article: Everyone aboard an American Airlines jet that collided with an Army helicopter is feared deadAll 64 people aboard an American Airlines jet that collided with an Army helicopter were feared dead.
Things to know about the Trump administration order on miles per gallon for cars and pickups
Read full article: Things to know about the Trump administration order on miles per gallon for cars and pickupsHours after being sworn in as the new U.S. Secretary of Transportation, Sean Duffy took aim at the main way the federal government regulates miles per gallon for cars and pickup trucks — also a principal way that it controls air pollution and addresses climate change.
Sean Duffy is confirmed by the Senate to lead the Transportation Department
Read full article: Sean Duffy is confirmed by the Senate to lead the Transportation DepartmentSean Duffy has been confirmed as transportation secretary, giving him a key role in President Donald Trump's administration.
Transportation secretary pick vows to buck any pressure to help Elon Musk in agency probes of Tesla
Read full article: Transportation secretary pick vows to buck any pressure to help Elon Musk in agency probes of TeslaTransportation secretary nominee Sean Duffy promised to not interfere in ongoing agency investigations into Elon Musk’s electric car company if confirmed to head the department.
Trump's casting call as he builds out his administration: TV experience preferred
Read full article: Trump's casting call as he builds out his administration: TV experience preferredPresident-elect Donald Trump is clearly prizing experience on television as he chooses people to serve in his new administration.
Trump says he is naming former Wisconsin Rep. Sean Duffy to be transportation secretary
Read full article: Trump says he is naming former Wisconsin Rep. Sean Duffy to be transportation secretaryPresident-elect Donald Trump says former Wisconsin Rep. Sean Duffy is his choice to be transportation secretary as he continues to roll out picks for his Cabinet.
GOP source: Priebus mulling run for Wisconsin governor
Read full article: GOP source: Priebus mulling run for Wisconsin governorPriebus would only consider running for Senate if incumbent Republican Ron Johnson did not seek a third term, the strategist said. Some began reaching out to Priebus after conservative talk radio host Jay Weber floated Priebus' name, the strategist said. Priebus served as Trump's chief of staff for the first six months of Trump's term in 2017 before being fired. Priebus last voted in Wisconsin in the 2016 presidential election, when Trump narrowly won the state. AdPriebus, a native of Kenosha, was head of the Wisconsin Republican Party between 2007 and 2009 before spending the next six years as chairman of the Republican National Committee.
As Wisconsin's Johnson weighs future, Trump ties take a toll
Read full article: As Wisconsin's Johnson weighs future, Trump ties take a tollNot Wisconsin Sen. Ron Johnson. Bishop criticized fellow Republicans like Johnson who parroted claims of illegal election activity, even as he remains a Johnson backer. A number of Republicans are eyeing a run for either Senate or governor, depending on what Johnson does. Potential Republican Senate candidates include U.S. Rep. Mike Gallagher, former U.S. Rep. Sean Duffy and Kevin Nicholson, who lost a 2018 Republican Senate primary. Mandela Barnes, the state’s first Black lieutenant governor, state Treasurer Sarah Godlewski and state Sen. Chris Larson of Milwaukee.
AP Explains: Trump's baseless tweets about vote in 4 states
Read full article: AP Explains: Trump's baseless tweets about vote in 4 states(AP Photo/Steve Helber)President Donald Trump on Monday continued to tweet out baseless claims about vote counting, targeting four states that he has already lost or where he is trailing President-elect Joe Biden. Biden inched past Trump on Friday and led by about 11,600 votes on Monday afternoon, though the AP has not called the race. The AP has called Nevada for Biden, who was leading Trump by about 36,000 votes. The reality: Biden defeated Trump by about 20,500 votes in Wisconsin, a margin of about six-tenths of a point. The initial margins in those races were 137 votes, 215 votes and 261 votes.
2 Republican special election winners sworn into House
Read full article: 2 Republican special election winners sworn into HouseThe two men stood side by side on the House floor as they were sworn into office by Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif. Rep. Tom Emmer, R-Minn., who leads the House GOP's campaign arm, has said it means his party can win the House. But Democrats are still favored to retain House control and seem likely to keep most contested suburban seats this November. He replaces former GOP Rep. Sean Duffy, who said he left office to spend more time with his family. With Garcia and Tiffany joining the House, Democrats control the chamber 233-198, with one independent and three vacancies.