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Opinion June 6

MARK HALPERIN: Democrats try to construct a Frankenstein candidate while JD Vance gains momentum for 2028

Democrats face an uphill battle constructing their 2028 Frankenstein candidate while JD Vance strengthens his position as the Republican frontrunner.

Politics May 29

21 Democrats who may try to succeed Trump in the 2028 presidential election

Here is a very early look at the Democratic Party politicians considered to be potential 2028 presidential contenders in the next race for the White House.

Media May 28

Buttigieg reveals how he'd advise Democrats on key issues if he could time travel back to 2020

Pete Buttigieg offered multiple ways the Democratic Party could have better played its hand to avert former President Trump's return to the White House.

Biden Cover-Up May 19

Dems face a litmus test over Biden's cognitive abilities

Top Democrats grilled over former President Joe Biden's cognitive decline and 2024 candidacy criticized as party continues to grapple with election fallout and future strategies.

Biden Cover-Up May 16

Democratic presidential hopefuls grapple with Biden's legacy as 2028 race begins

Potential 2028 Democratic presidential contenders are facing a litmus test over questions about former President Biden's mental acuity during his last year in the White House.

Media May 15

Chuck Todd warns Buttigieg could be 'toxic' in 2028 due to Biden ties

Former NBC host Chuck Todd suggested the cover-up of former President Joe Biden's decline may impact potential 2028 candidates like Pete Buttigieg, who worked in the administration.

Pete Buttigieg May 14

Pete Buttigieg says Biden running again was 'maybe' a mistake

Pete Buttigieg, who served former President Joe Biden's Transportation secretary, says that his former boss' decision to seek re-election in 2024 “maybe" hurt the Democrats.

Politics May 14

Targeted by Trump, well-known Democrat sparks 2028 speculation with stop in key state

Former Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg sparks 2028 speculation with a return to Iowa, the state that boosted his 2020 Democratic presidential run.

Politics May 13

Buttigieg says 'right now I’m not running for anything' during Iowa stop

Pete Buttigieg defends his record as transportation secretary after coming under attack from Trump, and says he's not running for anything right now, during a trip to Iowa

Democratic Party May 13

Less than 4 months into Trump's 2nd term, Dems are already eyeing the 2028 race

Here is a very early look at the Democratic Party politicians considered to be potential 2028 presidential contenders in the next race for the White House.

Politics May 6

Duffy blasts Biden, Buttigieg for ignoring report about failing air traffic control system: 'DID NOTHING!'

Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy accused the Biden administration of neglecting a government report highlighting issues with the air traffic control system.

Pete Buttigieg May 2

Buttigieg 'got nothing done,' Duffy declares: 'Pete appears unburdened by no longer being a cabinet secretary'

Transportation Sec. Sean Duffy says former Sec. Pete Buttigieg "got nothing done," declaring, "We’ve achieved more in 100 days than Buttigieg and Biden achieved in 4 years."

Media April 24

Buttigieg says Democratic Party prone to 'finger-wagging,' needs to do 'better job' reaching out to voters

Biden's former Secretary of Transportation warned how people both on the far-left and far-right allow their moral convictions to deafen their ears to people of other views.

Transportation April 15

Key Trump agency facing 'unprecedented backlog' inherited from Biden admin

The Department of Transportation is working through a backlog of roughly 3,200 grant awards that did not have signed agreements to go with them.

Media April 12

Buttigieg admits there won’t be a ‘Rogan of the left,’ says Dems need their own way to reach common Americans

Former Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg said this week that the Democratic Party needs to come up with other ideas besides finding a "Joe Rogan of the left."

Elections March 16

Heating up: Newsom, Pritzker, Buttigieg make early moves in 2028 presidential race

Top Democrats, including Pete Buttigieg, Kamala Harris, JB Pritzker and Gavin Newsom, make early moves as speculation heats up for the 2028 White House race.

Politics March 13

Heating up: Pre-season moves in 2028 presidential race getting underway

The early moves in the 2028 White House race, at least among the Democrats, are getting underway as potential presidential contenders grab plenty of attention

Elections March 13

Pete Buttigieg makes major announcement regarding his political future

Former Transportation Secretary and presidential candidate Pete Buttigieg rules out a run for the Senate in Michigan in 2026, clearing a path for a potential 2028 White House bid.

Politics March 5

Buttigieg says he's 'looking at' possible Senate run in battleground state

Former Transportation Secretary and former Democratic presidential candidate Pete Buttigieg says he's "looking at" a possible run in 2026 for an open Senate seat in battleground Michigan.

Politics March 4

Pete Buttigieg meets with Chuck Schumer as he considers Michigan Senate bid

Former Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg met with Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer as he mulls a Senate bid in Michigan.

Media February 20

Pete Buttigieg slams Democrats' 'Portlandia' approach to pushing diversity

Former Department of Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg on Tuesday attributed the election of President Donald Trump to the Democrats’ approach to promoting diversity.

Pete Buttigieg February 18

Duffy blasts Buttigieg, accusing Biden-era official of 'mismanagement': 'Mayor Pete failed for four years...'

Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy blasted former Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg in a post on X, accusing the Biden-era official of "mismanagement."

Joe Biden February 16

FCC chair brings receipts on Biden admin’s ‘expertise in incompetence’ in blistering message to Buttigieg

Republican FCC Chair Brendan Carr slammed former Transportation Secretary Buttgieg for claiming the Trump administration is putting Americans "at risk" with incompetence.

Pete Buttigieg January 31

Pete Buttigieg blasts Trump after president excoriates him during press briefing

Former Transporation Sec. Pete Buttigieg blasted President Donald Trump after the commander in chief excoriated the Democrat during a press briefing.

Michigan January 30

Trump backed 2024 Republican Senate nominee in Michigan moves closer to making another run in 2026

Former Rep. Mike Rogers of Michigan says he's considering a second straight Republican run for U.S. Senate days after Democratic Sen. Gary Peters announced he wouldn't seek re-election in the 2026 midterms

Politics January 28

Pete Buttigieg giving 'serious look' to 2026 Senate run in Trump-won Michigan

Pete Buttigieg is looking into a potential Senate run in 2026 in Michigan, which was won by President Donald Trump in 2024.

Politics December 20

Buttigieg appearance on New Hampshire talk radio fuels 2028 presidential race buzz

An appearance by Pete Buttigieg on New Hampshire talk radio is fueling speculation that President Biden's Secretaty of Transportation may be mulling another White House run in 2028.

Politics December 17

Swing state governor's race gets curveball as top Dem runs independent, sparking calls for Buttigieg to enter

Democrats may be turning to former South Bend, Ind. Mayor Pete Buttigieg as a standard bearer in Michigan after Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan became an independent.

Media October 3

Transportation secretary Pete Buttigieg says port strikes could have real impact on economy

Transportation secretary Pete Buttigieg warned on Monday that the dockworkers strike could have major impacts on the economy the longer it goes on.

Ó£ÌÒÊÓƵ Flash August 20

Pete Buttigieg pressed for answers on why Biden was replaced, insists president is not 'unfit' to serve

"Fox & Friends" host Lawrence Jones pressed Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg on Democrats' successful effort to oust Biden and rising violent crime across major cities.