The U.S. Senate confirmed Sean Duffy as head of the U.S. Transportation Department. Duffy emphasized the need for safety improvements at Boeing and will continue a safety probe into Tesla. He will also manage billions in infrastructure funds.

Duffy does not have a background in transportation, similar to Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg when he arrived four years ago.

The Senate confirmed former Wisconsin Republican Sean Duffy as the next Transportation Secretary. Duffy received bipartisan support with a 77-22 confirmation vote. The big picture: During his confirmation hearing, Duffy emphasized his focus on improving aviation and highway safety, as well as addressing the shortage of air traffic controllers.

Duffy previously told lawmakers his priorities leading the Transportation Department include aviation and highway safety as well as addressing the air traffic controller shortage.

The Senate confirmed Sean Duffy as the next secretary of transportation, marking a return to public office for former Wisconsin congressman.

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The Senate on Tuesday confirmed former Rep. Sean Duffy (R-Wis.) to be the next Transportation secretary, putting him in place to lead a sprawling agency that oversees air travel, highways,

TV personality-turned-politician Sean Duffy is the father of nine and was associated with the Fox Network and several TV reality shows before becoming a member of the U.S. House of Representatives

Sean Duffy has been officially sworn in as the new US Secretary of the Department of Transportation after receiving bipartisan approval in a Senate vote.

Former Wisconsin Rep Sean Duffy wins Senate confirmation to lead Transportation Department, securing support from both parties in 77-22 vote.

Senators voted 97-0 to invoke cloture on Duffy’s nomination. He is expected to be confirmed in a final vote on Tuesday afternoon.