Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy revealed on Thursday that the Merchant Marine Academy is restoring its iconic “Christ on the Water” painting to its original display, two years after it was removed.

Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy will testify before a Senate Appropriations subcommittee on Thursday morning about the department’s fiscal 2026 budget request. Duffy and President Trump have vowed a complete overhaul of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) following deadly crashes as well as recent delays and flight cancellations.

Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy revealed that he tries to defeat the security protocols implemented by his own agency. During a Thursday Senate Appropriations Subcommittee hearing, Sen. John Kennedy (R-LA) complained to Duffy about the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) facial recognition policy.

“The Biden-Buttigieg Administration failed miserably to deliver EV chargers despite their promises,” Duffy said in a statement, referring to the former president and to Duffy’s predecessor as Transportation secretary, Pete Buttegieg, who is considering a run for president in 2028.

During Wednesday’s House Appropriations Committee hearing, Rep. Jim Clyburn (D-SC) questioned Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy about DEI initiatives.

Federal Aviation Administration officials and Secretary of Transportation Sean Duffy are at separate hearings Wednesday morning on Capitol Hill, as cancellations and delays continue to plague Newark International Airport and impact other airports around the country.

Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy is warning we could see more disruptions nationwide especially as we get ready for the summer travel season.