President-elect Trump’s nominee to head the U.S. Transportation Department (DOT), Sean Duffy, said during his confirmation hearing Wednesday that Boeing needs “tough love” to bounce back

Former Rep. Sean Duffy (R-Wis.), and President-elect Donald Trump's pick to lead the Department of Transportation, pledged Wednesday to maintain rigorous oversight of Boeing Co. and continue safety investigations into Tesla Inc.

In October, NHTSA launched a probe Tesla's self-driving system covering ... Department promised Wednesday to scrutinize Boeing's safety issues, streamline regulations and not interfere in ongoing ...

Donald Trump’s pick to head the Transportation Department promised Wednesday to scrutinize Boeing's safety issues ... something Musk's Tesla has been pushing for to help speed development ...

The U.S. Senate Commerce Committee voted to advance President-elect Donald Trump's nominee to head the U.S. Transportation Department. The committee voted 28-0 to advance the nomination of former Representative Sean Duffy.

Trump loves the reciprocal trade framework … and he loves this [idea],” a source said of the president’s plan for joint ventures.

The big market story today is the return of Donald Trump. After being sworn in yesterday, Trump signed a flurry of executive orders whose impacts are rippling through the market. In addition, market participants are watching what Trump says about tariffs closely.

While some of President-elect Trump's Cabinet nominees faced sharp questioning this week, Sean Duffy received a friendly welcome in his confirmation hearing to be secretary of transportation.

Duffy said he would work with Congress and the Federal Aviation Administration to ensure robust oversight of Boeing and other aerospace manufacturers.

Duffy told the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation during his confirmation hearing on Wednesday that he would prioritize aviation safety if confirmed by the upper chamber, including by restoring faith in Boeing.

The second day of Senate confirmation hearings for President-elect Donald Trump’s cabinet featured contentious exchanges, with nominees addressing concerns about their independence and policy priorities.

A slate of President Trump’s Cabinet nominees have appeared before senators in recent days for key hearings on their road to confirmation. Sen. Marco Rubio (R-Fla.) was the first to be confirmed, securing the secretary of State position with a unanimous vote on inauguration day.