U.S. Department of Transportation Archives

Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy’s daughter calls TSA ‘unconstitutional’ after pat-down

Dec 19, 2025 3:47 PM EST

Associated Press,

One of U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy’s daughters said she experienced an “absurdly invasive” pat-down Thursday at an airport security checkpoint and suggested her father would limit or eliminate the Transportation Security Administration if it was under his authority.

After Airbus issue, DOT says airlines don’t have to cover passenger expenses amid aircraft recalls

Dec 11, 2025 4:12 PM EST

Associated Press,

The U.S. Department of Transportation has issued new guidance telling airlines they do not have to cover passenger expenses, such as meals or hotel stays, when flight cancellations or long delays are caused by aircraft recalls.