Summary
That’s it for today’s politics blog. Here’s what happened so far:
The US Southern Command fatally struck a boat in the Eastern Pacific, claiming that the vessel was being operated by “Designated Terrorist Organizations” without additional evidence, according to an update posted to X. At least two people were killed and another person injured during Friday’s military action, read the update.
US Transportation secretary Sean Duffy criss-crossed the nation in a van with his family and filmed for a reality show, which aired on Fox News. Speaking to the network, Duffy said the trip was inspired by the 250th anniversary of American independence. He praised the quality time spent with family.
US Transportation secretary Sean Duffy’s road trip and subsequent reality television show debut has garnered criticism. Chasten Buttigieg, husband of former Transportation secretary Pete Buttigieg, lambasted Duffy in a post to X.
A panel of judges in Alabama rejected a request for a stay after Republican lawmakers in the state passed a bill that would allow for new US primaries if a redrawn congressional map is approved. The three-judge panel ruled that they did not have jurisdiction over the case as it is being appealed at the US Supreme court.
Donald Trump’s administration is quietly pushing national park, refuge and wilderness area managers to dramatically scale back hunting restrictions, raising questions about visitor safety and the impact on wildlife.
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US Transportation secretary Sean Duffy’s road trip and subsequent reality television show debut has garnered criticism.
Chasten Buttigieg, husband of former Transportation secretary Pete Buttigieg, lambasted Duffy in a post to X.
Chasten wrote that Duffy previously “threw endless fits on national television when Pete was working from our son’s ICU bedside” and is now bragging about taking the “multi-month, taxpayer-funded family road trip” as gas prices skyrocket nation wide.
“How much more unfocused, unserious, and out of touch can you be?,” Chasten said.
Duffy has repeatedly criticized Buttigieg for being a “no show” transportation secretary. In a post last November, Duffy accused Buttigieg of being “basically AWOL at the [Department of Transportation].” “I spend my whole day dealing with your neglect and cleaning up your messes,” he added.
