Pete Buttigieg
Pete Buttigieg made headline news as an unexpected frontrunner for the 2020 Democratic presidential nomination. Born January 19, 1982, prior to running in 2020 he had only served as the mayor of South Bend, Indiana from 2012 to 2020. His youth, relative inexperience and his sexuality were all factors pundits said worked against him, but Buttigieg went on to win the Iowa caucuses, becoming the first openly gay candidate to win a presidential primary. President Joe Biden nominated Buttigieg to be secretary of transportation in his administration.
Activists Say $9B Houston Highway Project Would Harm Black, Latino Areas
Community leaders told federal government officials in Houston that the proposal to remake 24 miles of Interstate 45 would harm Black and Latino neighborhoods.
Fox Hosts Suggest COVID Variants Are Being Made up by Democrats
Amid growing alarm about the Omicron variant, the hosts of Fox & Friends claimed new variants are being used to help Democrats.
Boebert's Apology to Omar Makes No Mention of Buttigieg 'Chest Feed' Remark
Critics of Boebert's "chest feed" remark called it homophobic and insulting to the estimated 228,000 same-sex parents raising children in the United States.
Critics Say $9B Houston Highway Project Racially Unjust
Increased pollution, displacement, and flooding could trouble Black and Latino residents if the project comes to fruition, critics say.
Pete Buttigieg Rejects Narrative of 'Rivalry' With Kamala Harris
"She and I are part of a team that is disciplined and doesn't focus on what's obsessing the commentators," Biden's transportation secretary said.
Fox Host Cites Buttigieg's Height While Knocking His Presidential Potential
Jesse Watters predicted there would be a "civil war" among Democrats leading up to the 2024 presidential election.
Kamala Harris Says She and Joe Biden 'Absolutely Not' Discussing 2024
The president told reporters in March that it's his "expectation" to seek re-election, and that he would "fully expect" Harris to be his running mate.
National Park Visitors Could Soon Be Shuttled Around By Self-Driving Buses
Government officials signed a pledge Wednesday that the newest green-friendly transportation technology would be tested in American national parks.
Democrats Face Leadership Vacuum If Neither Biden or Harris Run in 2024
President Biden has said he expects to run for another term—but he will be 81 years old during the next election, making him one of the oldest candidates ever.
Pete Buttigieg Blames Supply Chain Issues on Lack of Affordable Child Care
"Yes, the childcare issue is not new, but it is a greater crunch than ever," Buttigieg said during a recent appearance on MSNBC.
Buttigieg Stresses Ending Pandemic With Vaccine Push Will End Shortages
"The best way to end a pandemic-related shortage is to end the pandemic, and that's why the vaccine push is so important," Buttigieg said.
Pete Buttigieg on Paid Family Leave: 'It's Time to Do Important Work'
The Secretary of Transportation said the Biden administration will "continue to fight" for paid family leave.
Flight Ban Should Be Considered for Air Rage Passengers Says Pete Buttigieg
The comment by the Transportation Secretary on CNN follows a serious assault on an American Airlines attendant.
Traffic Deaths Worst in 15 Years as Unsafe Driving Spikes After Lockdown
Law enforcement agencies began reporting major upticks in speeding and impaired driving almost immediately after the pandemic began.
Candace Owens Calls Pete Buttigieg Paternity Leave 'Sickeningly Pathetic'
Candace Owens signed off her controversial tweet with the hashtag #BringBackManlyMen.
Tucker Carlson Ramps up Pete Buttigieg Feud With 'Dwarfish Fraud' Reference
The Fox News anchor had disparaged the transportation secretary for taking paternity leave.
Biden Administration Brokers L.A. Port Deal Amid Supply Chain Disruption
The president is expected to announce new efforts to address the growing supply chain disruption that is preventing Americans from getting crucial goods.
Fact Check: Are Elon Musk and Pete Buttigieg Half Brothers?
Do the SpaceX founder and Secretary of Transportation have a family connection to one another?
Chasten and Pete Buttigieg Adopt Child After Two Years of Waiting
Author and Ohio Senate candidate J.D. Vance called Democrats "childless cat ladies," specifically citing Pete Buttigieg, Kamala Harris and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez.
Pete Buttigieg Says He'd Take Space Flight, But It's Beyond His Budget
"I would go up in a heartbeat. I think it's such exciting stuff," Buttigieg told the Economic Club of Washington, D.C., on Tuesday.
Biden's Infrastructure Deal in Stalemate as GOP Rejects Latest Offer
President Joe Biden and Republican Senators remain at an impasse after the GOP rejected Biden's latest bid for his infrastructure plan. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg has indicated that Biden and his allies may go it alone if they don't reach a consensus with the GOP by June 7.
MS River Bridge Closure Costs Shipping Industry $2M a Day, Group Says
A trucking association president said the closure of the I-40 bridge over the Mississippi River is costing the shipping industry $2 million a day.
Buttigieg Urges Civility as Passengers Confront Flight Attendants on Masks
"Remember what they have been through...make sure to show some appreciation and respect," said the U.S. transportation secretary on Sunday.
Now is Our Opportunity to do Public Transit Differently
The American Jobs Plan introduced by President Joe Biden and Secretary Pete Buttigieg is a significant step towards building a public transit system for the 21st century.
Joe Manchin Puts Damper on Biden Infrastructure Plan
"There's six or seven other Democrats who feel very strongly about this. We have to be competitive," the West Virginia senator said.
Buttigieg Responds to AOC Calling $2.2T Biden Plan 'Not Nearly Enough'
The transportation secretary defended the proposal, describing it as the "biggest investment in American job creation" introduced since World War II, during an appearance on ABC News' 'This Week.'
Buttigieg Appeals to GOP on Infrastructure: 'We're Already Losing the Race'
President Joe Biden recently unveiled his infrastructure plan, which is estimated to cost between $2.2 and $2.7 trillion.
Tucker Carlson Mocking Fox News Colleague Juan Williams on Air Goes Viral
Carlson told Williams that he had not taught him "one thing" during the segment on Monday night's episode of "The Five."
Governor DeSantis Says 'Lockdowner' Biden Targeting Florida Despite Success
The Florida Republican governor said Sunday his state's housing and economic situation is "thriving."
Hawley Only GOP Senator to Vote Against All Biden's Cabinet Nominees So Far
The Missouri Republican has voted "nay" for all six of Biden's Cabinet nominees who have come up for a Senate confirmation vote.
