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**Title:** Navigating Controversy and Change: The Latest on Secretary of Transportation Sean P. Duffy

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Dive into the dynamic world of U.S. transportation policy with the latest episode of *The Secretary of Transportation Podcast*. Join host Mortimer as we unpack the major headlines and debates involving Secretary of Transportation, Sean P. Duffy. This week, discover the national uproar surrounding Duffy's recent warning to California over $160 million in federal funding tied to the issuance of commercial driver’s licenses to noncitizens. Explore the intense standoff and its stakes for California’s economy and the nation’s truckers.

Amidst a chaotic partial government shutdown, we delve into the Department of Transportation's crisis management. Hear about Secretary Duffy’s visit to Nashville International Airport and the ripple effects on overstressed, unpaid air traffic controllers working to ensure the skies remain safe.

While the debates rage on, there are triumphs in infrastructure too. Learn about the exciting recent milestones of the New York Penn Station transformation project, a pivotal part of the broader vision to modernize America’s infrastructure.

Social media is alight with passionate debates, as hashtags like #KeepCaliforniaFunded and #SafeRoadsNow trend nationwide. Whether aligning with supporters who commend Duffy's hardline stance or siding with critics wary of the potential political motives, listeners will find a rich spectrum of perspectives.

Will Secretary Duffy's bold decisions enhance safety and efficiency, or will political backlash stall his ambitious agenda? Stay informed and engaged with the latest insights and controversies gripping the Department of Transportation. Subscribe now to keep up with pivotal updates shaping the future of America’s roads, rails, skies, and ports.

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