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.
Tim Walz tells Democrats to "bully the s***" out of Donald Trump
The Minnesota governor ran in 2024 as the Democrats' vice presidential candidate and has led a series of town halls in Republican districts this year.
Most accurate pollster finds new lead 2028 Democratic candidate
AtlasIntel was the most accurate pollster in the 2024 election, according to veteran pollster Nate Silver.
Kamala Harris' 2028 chances drop in new poll
Two Democrats held a lead over Harris in the latest 2028 Democratic primary poll.
Democrats litmus test: what did you know about Biden decline and when
For any of the potential presidential candidates in 2028, the "Biden question" is likely to become an unavoidable line of inquiry.
What top Democrats said then, and now, about Joe Biden's decline
A new book is providing a litmus test for the party: What did you know about Biden's acuity, and when?
Pete Buttigieg's 2028 ambitions may be undermined by new Biden book
Political backlash over how Biden's staff handled his age concerns may pose a challenge for Buttigieg in 2028.
Pete Buttigieg's 2028 chances as he gives update on possible run
Buttigieg said he's following his familiar process of assessment before reaching a decision.
How leading 2028 Democrats' popularity compares to Trump and JD Vance
No Democratic candidate has yet declared an intention to run in 2028, but speculation continues to swirl.
Sean Duffy "concerned" about whole US airspace, says FAA buys parts on eBay
President Donald Trump's transportation secretary warned the FAA is "dealing with really old equipment."
Donald Trump blames air traffic control problems on Pete Buttigieg
Donald Trump has said that current air traffic control issues were caused by the "incompetent Biden Administration."
Video of Pete Buttigieg's explanation on Social Security takes off online
Buttigieg's explanation comes amid controversy surrounding DOGE, which has been conducting what it calls "a major cleanup" of Social Security records.
AOC beats Kamala Harris in key area with Democratic voters—new poll
A new survey from Quantus Insights reveals "a perceived leadership vacuum within the Democratic Party."
Meghan McCain's prediction about Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and 2028 election
McCain suggested that the Democratic congresswoman will be running for the 2028 presidential election.
Pete Buttigieg lays out three things Democrats need to do
Following the 2024 presidential election loss to Donald Trump, Buttigieg says Democrats need to get aligned on three things.
Kamala Harris' hold on 2028 nomination is slipping: Poll
A new poll showed contenders like Pete Buttigieg, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Cory Booker gaining ground on Harris.
AOC's chances of becoming Democrats' 2028 presidential nominee: Polls
"We need a Democratic Party that fights harder for us," the New York progressive said at a recent rally.
The 2028 Democratic field is coming into view
Speculation is growing that potential 2028 candidates like Pete Buttigieg could be starting to build their national brand.
Pete Buttigieg's chances of winning in 2028, according to polls
Mayor Pete is the second-most popular choice to be the Democrats' next presidential candidate, losing only to Kamala Harris, again.
Democrats 2028 primary polls: What early data shows
The election may be over three years away, but there's already a steady trickle of polls on potential candidates.
Republican is leading Pete Buttigieg in Michigan Senate poll
Republican Mike Rogers, who narrowly lost last year's U.S. Senate race, has an early lead over Buttigieg, according to one poll.
Pete Buttigieg's chances of winning Michigan Senate primary: Poll
A new poll suggests Buttigieg would be the front-runner against other Democrats in the battleground state's 2026 Senate race.
White House responds to Donald Trump's use of profanity
Politicians have always sworn, but it was not until recently that their blue language has made it into the public record.
Has Pete Buttigieg removed pronouns from his bio? What we know
Former transportation secretary Pete Buttigieg has been talked about as a potential 2028 Democratic presidential nominee.
Pete Buttigieg responds to Trump plane crash remarks: "Despicable"
"Trump should be leading, not lying," Buttigieg wrote shortly after Trump called his leadership a "disaster."
The Democrats who may run for Senate in Michigan after Gary Peters retires
Michigan's Senate race may attract high-profile Democrats such as Pete Buttigieg or Dana Nessel.
JetBlue slapped with $2 million fine for chronic flight delays
The penalty marks the first time the Department of Transportation has fined an airline for significant delays, which it attributed to "unrealistic scheduling."
California high-speed rail funding faces race against time
A high-speed rail project in California is running out of time to get funding approval before Donald Trump returns to the White House.
Democratic pundit urges "revolt" against Dem leaders at conservative event
Cenk Uygur criticized Democratic leadership as being "corporate robots" and called for a "populist revolt" against them.
Possible Northwest high-speed rail route gets $50 million boost
Speaking to Newsweek a campaign group said: "This is an important step forward for high-speed rail in the U.S."
Government shutdown could impact 40M Americans travelling for holidays
If a government shutdown occurs ahead of the busy holiday travel season, the Transportation Security Administration could be impacted.