All articles tagged with #sean duffy
Originally Published 2 months ago — by The New York Times
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy has become a prominent figure during the government shutdown, taking decisive actions on air safety by threatening to reduce flights at airports, amid mixed reactions about his motives and the impact on aviation.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by Jalopnik
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy is suspected of leaking a private astronaut Jared Isaacman's detailed NASA plan, 'Athena,' possibly to undermine Isaacman's nomination and secure his position as interim NASA Administrator amid political and industry tensions.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by The Daily Galaxy
NASA's interim administrator Sean Duffy faced backlash after a tweet falsely attributing Japan's successful cargo mission to U.S. leadership, sparking criticism over politicization and leadership issues at NASA amid ongoing international collaborations and internal tensions.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by SpaceNews
Elon Musk criticized NASA acting administrator Sean Duffy on social media amid debates over the Artemis lunar lander contract and leadership, with Musk defending SpaceX's progress and opposing Duffy's proposal to open the lunar lander contract to other companies like Blue Origin. The controversy occurs amidst discussions about NASA's leadership and potential restructuring, with Duffy expressing interest in maintaining his role and integrating NASA into the Department of Transportation, a move that faces congressional resistance.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by CNN
Elon Musk criticized Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy on social media over concerns that NASA may sideline SpaceX from its upcoming moon mission, with Musk calling Duffy 'Sean Dummy' and questioning his qualifications, amid broader tensions over NASA's Artemis III lunar landing plans and potential leadership changes.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by NASA Watch
Sean Duffy has expressed interest in bringing NASA under the Department of Transportation, potentially expanding his influence, though he has not indicated a desire to personally retain the NASA position.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by NASA Watch
The article discusses whether NASA is considered a 'Democrat agency,' featuring insights from Keith Cowing, a space journalist and former NASA employee, and mentioning Sean Duffy.
Originally Published 4 months ago — by NASA Watch
Sean Duffy is criticized for only referencing Fox News in his tweets about NASA, suggesting he is stuck in an echo chamber that favors Trump and dismisses other major news outlets like CNN and MSNBC, which he perceives as anti-Trump.
Originally Published 6 months ago — by The New York Times
President Trump appointed Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy as interim head of NASA after the withdrawal of Jared Isaacman's nomination, which was linked to tensions with Elon Musk and SpaceX, with the administration yet to select a permanent NASA administrator.
Originally Published 6 months ago — by Rolling Stone
Sean Duffy, known for criticizing the NYC subway, has been appointed interim NASA administrator by President Trump after the withdrawal of Jared Isaacman's nomination, amid political and public scrutiny of his qualifications for leading the space agency.
Originally Published 6 months ago — by Ars Technica
President Trump appointed Sean Duffy, the Secretary of Transportation, as the interim NASA Administrator, a move that raises questions due to Duffy's lack of space background but aligns with his interest in spaceflight and his leadership role in transportation.
Originally Published 6 months ago — by CNBC
President Donald Trump appointed Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy as interim NASA administrator after withdrawing his initial nominee Jared Isaacman, amidst ongoing staffing reductions and political tensions involving Elon Musk and the space industry.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Variety
Jimmy Kimmel humorously critiqued Donald Trump's nomination of former reality TV star Sean Duffy as secretary of transportation, calling it one of Trump's "least embarrassing picks." Kimmel joked about Trump's other cabinet choices, likening them to a "season of 'Dancing With the Stars,'" and highlighted the controversial appointment of Matt Gaetz as attorney general, who is under investigation for sexual misconduct. Kimmel mocked Gaetz's alleged use of Venmo for illicit activities, dubbing him the "Venmolester."
Originally Published 1 year ago — by The Washington Post
Former Wisconsin congressman and MTV reality star Sean P. Duffy has been nominated by President-elect Donald Trump for the position of transportation secretary, with Trump highlighting Duffy's congressional experience and relationships as assets for maintaining and rebuilding U.S. infrastructure.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Axios
Former Wisconsin GOP House member and Fox Business host Sean Duffy has been nominated by Trump for the role of Transportation Secretary. Duffy's approach is expected to diverge from the Biden administration's focus on electric vehicles and climate-related transportation initiatives. His nomination suggests a shift towards prioritizing traditional infrastructure projects over low-carbon transportation solutions. This could impact the allocation of funds and the continuation of Biden-era programs under the 2021 infrastructure law.