NASA said that the mission is expected to launch in April 2026, however Duffy’s comments have suggested that it could happen sooner. He has also highlighted the geopolitical dimension and U.S. rivalry with China in establishing a presence on the Moon.

MY NO. 1 JOB IS SAFETY' ✈️ The transportation secretary explained what led to the decision to cancel flights, and why it's not affecting international travel.

Secretary of Transportation Sean Duffy said on Tuesday he was pulling an additional $160 million in federal funding from California

It’ll be a disaster in aviation,” Duffy exclaimed. “October is a slower, air travel month, and we have great weather in October.”

Michael Alfonso, former construction worker and Sean Duffy s son in law, announces run for Wisconsin s 7th Congressional District.

As airports across the U.S. cut traffic due to the government shutdown, Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy is set to fly to a campaign event for his son-in-law — drawing ire from some in MAGA world,

A small percentage of domestic flights were canceled on Friday, but Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said the reductions, which were already going to increase next week, could sharply rise by the holidays if the shutdown continued.

According to ABC News, Duffy stated that the closure, which is currently tied for the longest shutdown in American history at 35 days, would compel him to close off specific areas of American airspace