Elaine Chao
The latest on Elaine Chao. A Republican, Chao has served in every Republican presidential administration since President Ronald Reagan. She most recently served as Secretary of Transportation in the administration of President Donald Trump. Previously she served as Secretary of Labor in the administration of President George W. Bush, director of the Peace Corps in the administration of President George H.W. Bush and chair of the Federal Maritime Commission in the administration of President Ronald Reagan. She is married to Kentucky U.S. Senator Mitch McConnell.
Senate Republicans Urging Maryland Governor Larry Hogan to Run for Senate
Elaine Chao, moderate Senate Republicans and some other Washington officials have also attempted to persuade Hogan to run for Senate.
Liberals Demand Kroger Boycott After Elaine Chao Joins Company's Board
The former transportation secretary under ex-President Donald Trump was named as part of the board on August 2.
Elaine Chao Abused Office to Help Family Firm With China Business: Watchdog
A report said that Chao had used her office's staff to conduct personal tasks and promote a shipping business owned by her father and sisters that does extensive business in China.
Full Text of McConnell's Email Explaining Why He Would Vote to Acquit Trump
Senate GOP Leader Mitch McConnell will vote to acquit former President Donald Trump, he told colleagues on Saturday.
Betsy DeVos, Elaine Chao Accused of Resigning to Dodge 25th Amendment Calls
The pair both left their posts following the recent violence at the Capitol, citing the chaos in messages announcing their departures.
Elaine Chao, Trump's Transportation Secretary, Resigns After Capitol Riot
In announcing her resignation, Chao said the previous day's violence "deeply troubled me in a way that I simply cannot set aside."
Trump Nominates Conway and 25 Supporters for Government Appointments
The nominees include several conservative Trump donors and a failed ambassadorial nominee who was accused in 2019 of colluding with the RNC in a suspected pay-to-play scheme.
McConnell's Wife's Family Business on List of Companies With Most PPP Money
A shipping business Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao's parents launched more than 50 years ago received at least $350,000 in PPP loans, according to data released by the Small Business Administration.
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez: 'Pressure to Impeach' Trump Grows Every Day
Ocasio-Cortez said Trump's comments that he was open to accepting foreign help for "dirt" on 2020 rivals shows members of Congress have a "duty" to at least consider impeachment.
Mitch McConnell and Elaine Chao Lambasted by Ethics Experts
Some ethics experts believe Chao should be impeached for reportedly using her official capacity to help secure millions of dollars in federal money for McConnell's home state.
Transportation Secretary Netted $40,000 Stock Gain After Promising to Sell
Secretary Chao is hardly the first Trump administration official to come under fire for way they've handled their ethics agreements.
Trump Administration Appoints Drone Company CEO to Lead Policy Committee
"Enough is enough. Chao is allowing corporations to run roughshod over American safety," said Lizzy Price, spokesperson for Restore Public Trust.
High-Speed Rail, Self-Driving Cars Coming: Sec. Chao
"The cars of the near future won't have a wheelbase or driver side rearview window, they will look like living rooms," the transportation secretary said Monday.
New EPA Director Is Working to End Eco-Auto Standards
Andrew Wheeler champions the deregulation of national automobile fuel economy and greenhouse gas standards for all new automobiles produced in the U.S.
How Long Before Trump Harassment Gets Out of Control?
They're following the exhortations of Maxine Waters, who said: "You tell them they're not welcome anymore, anywhere."
Trump Taps Chao and McConnells Brother-in-Law for Post
For the last seven years, Gordon Hartogensis has been running his family's trust, according to his LinkedIn profile.
Senate Hopeful Brands Mitch McConnell 'Cocaine Mitch'
The candidate, who previously called McConnell's father-in-law a "Chinaperson," talks over a country melody in the political ad.
Trump to Unveil $1 Trillion Infrastructure Plan: Chao
Some investors have questioned how soon Trump's pro-growth policies may be implemented.
Trump Nominees Ross, Chao Advance in Senate
The commerce and transportation secretary nominees are likely to face little resistance to approval by the full Senate.
A Gender-Equal U.S. Cabinet Doesn't Matter
What message does it send to choose women based on their gender and not their ability?
