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Watch live: Duffy testifies before House on Trump budget, airline price hikes

Watch live: Duffy testifies before House on Trump budget, airline price hikes

Summary

Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy is testifying before a House committee about President Trump’s budget request for 2027. This comes as airline prices are rising due to a shortage of jet fuel linked to the conflict involving Iran.

Key Facts

  • Sean Duffy is the Transportation Secretary.
  • He is speaking to a House Appropriations Committee panel.
  • The discussion focuses on President Trump’s 2027 budget request.
  • The budget request includes $26.6 billion for the Department of Transportation.
  • Airline prices are increasing because of a jet fuel shortage.
  • The fuel shortage is connected to the war involving Iran.
  • The White House is also planning for Federal Aviation Administration funding as part of the budget.
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