/tags/pete-buttigieg Pete Buttigieg en-US Copyright Fri, 24 Feb 2023 21:07:30 GMT /2023-02-24/toxic-wastewater-from-ohio-train-derailment-moved-to-texas Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo said at a press conference Thursday that 500,000 gallons (1.8 million liters) of the wastewater had been delivered to Deer Park, Texas. Fri, 24 Feb 2023 21:07:30 GMT /2023-02-24/toxic-wastewater-from-ohio-train-derailment-moved-to-texas Associated Press /news-partners/2021-02-02/pete-buttigieg-confirmed-as-transportation-secretary The 39-year-old former South Bend, Ind. mayor is both the first openly gay man confirmed to a Cabinet position and the youngest member of President Biden's Cabinet. Tue, 02 Feb 2021 18:18:46 GMT /news-partners/2021-02-02/pete-buttigieg-confirmed-as-transportation-secretary Brian Naylor /news-partners/2020-12-15/biden-to-nominate-former-rival-buttigieg-as-transportation-secretary Onetime presidential candidate Pete Buttigieg will be the first openly LGBTQ person nominated to a permanent Cabinet post. Tue, 15 Dec 2020 19:39:45 GMT /news-partners/2020-12-15/biden-to-nominate-former-rival-buttigieg-as-transportation-secretary Brian Naylor, Alana Wise /news-partners/npr-news/2020-03-01/we-sent-a-message-pete-buttigieg-ends-historic-presidential-bid The 38-year-old rose from being mayor of a midsize Indiana city to mounting a serious Democratic presidential run. He was the first openly gay candidate to win delegates in a presidential race. Sun, 01 Mar 2020 23:18:44 GMT /news-partners/npr-news/2020-03-01/we-sent-a-message-pete-buttigieg-ends-historic-presidential-bid Barbara Sprunt, Benjamin Swasey, Sam Gringlas /news-partners/npr-news/2020-02-25/5-things-to-watch-for-in-tuesdays-south-carolina-democratic-debate A lot is on the line in the 2020 primary debate. It might be the last chance for moderates to slow Bernie Sanders' momentum. And who comes out better — Joe Biden or Michael Bloomberg? Here's a guide. Tue, 25 Feb 2020 10:24:00 GMT /news-partners/npr-news/2020-02-25/5-things-to-watch-for-in-tuesdays-south-carolina-democratic-debate Domenico Montanaro /news-partners/npr-news/2020-02-23/after-the-nevada-caucuses-bernie-sanders-is-the-man-to-beat The Vermont senator won the most votes in Iowa. Now he's won New Hampshire and Nevada outright. That makes him the front-runner for the Democratic nomination. Sun, 23 Feb 2020 12:00:00 GMT /news-partners/npr-news/2020-02-23/after-the-nevada-caucuses-bernie-sanders-is-the-man-to-beat Domenico Montanaro /news-partners/npr-news/2020-02-20/6-takeaways-from-the-nevada-democratic-debate It was former New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg's first debate after spending more than $300 million on ads. He had an uneven performance, especially when it came to his record on women. Thu, 20 Feb 2020 10:00:00 GMT /news-partners/npr-news/2020-02-20/6-takeaways-from-the-nevada-democratic-debate Domenico Montanaro /news-partners/npr-news/2020-02-18/voters-of-color-are-set-to-have-a-bigger-say-as-democrats-enter-a-crucial-phase The Democratic presidential candidates have so far stood for elections in two of the whitest states in the country. That changes with Nevada and South Carolina. Tue, 18 Feb 2020 10:00:50 GMT /news-partners/npr-news/2020-02-18/voters-of-color-are-set-to-have-a-bigger-say-as-democrats-enter-a-crucial-phase Domenico Montanaro /news-partners/npr-news/2020-02-18/poll-sanders-leads-the-field-bloomberg-qualifies-for-his-1st-debate The survey by NPR/PBS NewsHour/Marist gives the former New York mayor enough polls showing him over 10% nationally to be on stage for the next Democratic debate Wednesday in Nevada. Tue, 18 Feb 2020 10:00:00 GMT /news-partners/npr-news/2020-02-18/poll-sanders-leads-the-field-bloomberg-qualifies-for-his-1st-debate Domenico Montanaro /news-partners/npr-news/2020-02-12/6-takeaways-from-the-new-hampshire-primary Sen. Bernie Sanders won narrowly, but can he expand his base? Pete Buttigieg again did well, but in another largely white state. And the story of the night was Sen. Amy Klobuchar's third-place finish. Wed, 12 Feb 2020 07:34:39 GMT /news-partners/npr-news/2020-02-12/6-takeaways-from-the-new-hampshire-primary Domenico Montanaro