Secretary of Transportation Sean Duffy promised to improve the nation's transportation infrastructure and systems after Vice President JD Vance swore in Duffy on Wednesday afternoon.

Mr. Duffy, a former congressman who had appeared on track to sail through with little opposition, overcame a last-minute swell of Democratic anger over the White House’s sweeping funding freeze.

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

Vice President JD Vance backed President Donald Trump‘s opening moves in his first interview since being sworn in. In an interview with CBS News’s Face the Nation, Vance clashed with host Margaret Brennan over issues such as immigration and recent moves by the U.