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Former Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg says his family was targeted by a false Child Protective Services swatting call in Traverse City, Michigan, prompting a temporary separation from his four-year-old twins; police and CPS later determined the anonymous report was unsubstantiated, and Buttigieg is considering civil or criminal charges.
Pete Buttigieg says an anonymous, false report led Child Protective Services to investigate and separate him from his four-year-old twins for 24 hours; Michigan police and CPS concluded the allegation was false, which he called a cruel, politically motivated hoax and likened to swatting, noting the incident occurred after Father’s Day photos and could prompt civil or criminal action.
Police say former Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg was the target of a false report; investigators found no credible threat against him, and he was publicly active, including speaking at a National Action Network convention in New York on April 10, 2026.
A May 2026 Emerson College Polling national survey shows Trump at 39% approval; in the 2028 race, JD Vance leads GOP contenders with 36% and Marco Rubio close at 35%, while others trail; on the Democratic side Buttigieg leads with 18% and Newsom 16%, with several others below. The Democrats hold a 50% to 41% edge on the generic congressional ballot. Voters oppose U.S. military intervention in Cuba (57%), and the economy remains the top issue (41%), with concerns about democracy rising.
Two potential 2028 Democratic contenders, Pete Buttigieg and Elissa Slotkin, joined Prime Minister Mark Carney and liberal European politicians at a Canada-hosted Global Progress Action meeting, organized by the Center for American Progress, to discuss how to counter the right on affordability; Neera Tanden urged nimbleness in leadership.
Pete Buttigieg used a Tulsa address to condemn Donald Trump's AI-generated image depicting himself as Jesus, calling it insulting to Christians who separate faith from politics. Trump deleted the post after backlash, later claiming it showed him as a doctor, a justification met with criticism from conservatives and faith leaders alike as the controversy unfolded amid wider political tensions.
Pete Buttigieg publicly challenged Kamala Harris's decision not to select him as her running mate, citing his electoral success and approach to politics, while Harris revealed she initially considered Buttigieg for the role but ultimately chose Tim Walz due to concerns about diversity and risk. The article highlights ongoing debates within the Democratic Party about diversity and electability.
Pete Buttigieg is navigating a shift in Democratic views on Israel, emphasizing a need for a negotiated two-state solution and a case-by-case approach to military aid, amid ongoing debates over humanitarian aid in Gaza and U.S. support for Israel.
New PAC filings reveal that top Democrats like Buttigieg, Whitmer, Beshear, and Newsom are preparing for potential 2028 presidential runs by supporting emerging leaders and engaging in campaign activities, with some governors focusing on reelection and advocacy groups funding future campaigns.
Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg warned airlines that flights could be disrupted starting this week because some planes lack updated equipment to prevent interference from transmissions by wireless companies. Only planes retrofitted with the right equipment will be allowed to land when visibility is poor. The warning comes just before wireless carriers will be free to boost the power of their C-Band, 5G signals on July 1. Airlines have told the government they are having trouble getting equipment to retrofit planes because of supply-chain problems.
Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg warned airlines that flights could be disrupted due to interference from 5G signals if planes are not retrofitted with updated equipment. Only planes with the right equipment will be allowed to land during poor visibility. Some airlines are having trouble getting equipment due to supply-chain problems. The Federal Communications Commission says there is no risk of interference, while the Federal Aviation Administration has taken the airlines' side. Buttigieg threatened to sanction airlines for deceptive trade practices if they schedule more flights than they can operate with retrofitted planes.
Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg warned airlines that flights could be disrupted due to a lack of updated equipment to prevent interference from 5G signals. Only planes retrofitted with the right equipment will be allowed to land during poor visibility. Some airlines are having trouble getting equipment due to supply-chain problems. The Federal Communications Commission says there is no risk of interference, while the Federal Aviation Administration has taken the airlines' side. Buttigieg threatened to sanction airlines for deceptive trade practices if they schedule more flights than they can operate with retrofitted planes.
President Joe Biden and Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg announced a new process that requires airlines to provide passengers with boosted compensation, including meals and hotels, if they are left stranded and it's the airline's fault. The administration will launch an expanded website with a dashboard that hosts all the information about airlines and what compensation would be guaranteed. The second action the administration will be taking later this year would allow for air travelers to be compensated not only for their flights but also for their meals, taxis, rideshares, and hotels if they're left stranded and the airline is at fault. The airline industry is likely to resist, and airfares may go up, especially for budget airlines.