"Pete Buttigieg's Surprise Visit to Ukraine: Strengthening Transportation and Infrastructure"

Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg visited Ukraine and announced the appointment of a former military engineer, Robert Mariner, as an infrastructure advisor to assist with the country's rebuilding efforts. This comes as Buttigieg faces political pressure at home, with the Republican-run House passing an amendment to slash his salary to $1. The visit aims to support Ukraine's economic recovery and address the impact of Russia's invasion on its supply chains, particularly port and rail infrastructure. The United States has pledged nearly $700 million to help modernize Ukraine's checkpoints, ports, and railways.