Topic: Transportation Secretary

Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao appeared on Sean Hannity's program to explain the administration's infrastructure financing. During the interview, Chao initially mentioned foreign investment before attempting to clarify that she meant private sector money coming into the United States. The hosts critique her performance, suggesting the plan mirrors infrastructure models used in Africa where Chinese investment builds roads and railroads.

Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood appeared at a White House briefing to urge Congress to pass a "clean" FAA bill, while avoiding questions about the President's executive authority to shift funds. Reporters challenged the administration's narrative, pointing out that the President likely has the power to end the shutdown and return employees to work with a single stroke of a pen.