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U.S. Department of Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy speaks during a press briefing on flight safety at the U.S. Department of Transportation on April 21, 2026, in Washington. (Tom Brenner/AP)

John Greenfield: Sean Duffy doesn’t deserve credit for Midwest Amtrak funding

September 3, 2026 at 5:00 a.m.

U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy has caused infuriating setbacks for sustainable transportation projects and agencies.

How to Save the L

July 2, 2026 at 12:37 p.m.

Riders have been abandoning it due to safety and reliability concerns. What can be done to fix this civic treasure?