Duffy, a 53-year-old former Wisconsin congressman and reality TV star, was approved on a 77-22 vote in the Senate.

For now, the Democratic resistance on Capitol Hill against Trump's grant freeze appears to be taking the form of protest votes.

Former Wisconsin Rep Sean Duffy wins Senate confirmation to lead Transportation Department, securing support from both ...

Duffy does not have a background in transportation, similar to Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg when he arrived four ...

President Trump's priorities of immigration enforcement and promoting U.S. interests in the Panama Canal lead the political agenda in Washington.

Sean Duffy confirmed as transportation secretary, a key role in helping Trump cut regulations and fix infrastructure ...

Mr. Duffy, a former congressman who had appeared on track to sail through with little opposition, overcame a last-minute ...