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US DOT Secretary Elaine Chao Resigns
The federal Secretary of Transportation Elaine Chao has announced her resignation following a violent riot at the nation's capitol by predominantly white Trump supporters that went largely unchecked by law enforcement for hours, reminding many advocates of her department's consistent complicity in perpetuating police brutality and white supremacy in America.
January 7, 2021
Trump Administration Withholding $1.4 Billion in Transit Funds Authorized by Congress
The money is ready and waiting. Yet only one transit project has received funding this fiscal year, putting more than a dozen others in jeopardy.
August 13, 2018
3 Highlights From Elaine Chao’s Very Vague Confirmation Hearing
Chao gave a tight-lipped performance that didn't reveal much about how she would use the regulatory and approval power at her disposal, but here are three instances where you can try to read the tea leaves.
January 11, 2017
Trump’s Pick for U.S. DOT Is GOP Insider Elaine Chao
Chao was secretary of labor under George W. Bush and is married to Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell. Her family owns an international shipping empire.
November 29, 2016