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Transportation Secretary Threatens New York Over License Issues

12/12/2025

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Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy threatens to withhold $73 million in federal highway funds from New York.
He alleges New York issued licenses improperly.
He says half the licenses reviewed were issued incorrectly and remain valid for eight years.
New York officials, including DMV spokesperson Walter McClure, deny the claims.
Duffy's audit targets other Democratic-led states, including California which has revoked 17,000 licenses, and New York has 30 days to respond.

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Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy threatens to withhold $73 million in federal highway funds from New York.
He alleges New York issued licenses improperly.
He says half the licenses reviewed were issued incorrectly and remain valid for eight years.
New York officials, including DMV spokesperson Walter McClure, deny the claims.
Duffy's audit targets other Democratic-led states, including California which has revoked 17,000 licenses, and New York has 30 days to respond.