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News Articles: Transportation secretary

As a child, former Secretary of Transportation Norman Mineta, seen here in 2004, spent two years of his life in a World War II internment camp after the Pearl Harbor attack.

Norman Mineta, first Asian American Cabinet secretary, dies at age 90

Mineta served during the Clinton and Bush administrations, leading the Department of Transportation through the aftermath of the 9/11 terror attacks.

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  • The Associated Press
Pete Buttigieg, with his hand on the Bible held by husband Chasten Buttigieg, gets sworn in as transportation secretary by Vice President Harris on Feb. 3.

Pete Buttigieg And Husband Chasten Announce They Are Now Parents

The transportation secretary, who made history as the first openly gay, Senate-confirmed Cabinet member, announced the news on Tuesday.

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  • Alana Wise
Pete Buttigieg speaks on Dec. 16 after he was nominated to be transportation secretary by then-President-elect Joe Biden. Buttigieg faced a largely friendly reception at his Senate confirmation hearing on Thursday.

'Damn Refreshing': Mayor Pete Gets Friendly Reception At Senate Hearing

Transportation secretary nominee Pete Buttigieg made the case for climate action and infrastructure investments at his confirmation hearing. Most senators reacted warmly.

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  • Camila Domonoske