LaHood U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood has notified the White House that he plans to resign , the Website Politico.com reported Tuesday morning. LaHood broke the news to department employees, according to the Politico report. LaHood has been coy about his intentions in recent months, but department watchers expected him to leave after one term. A few months ago he said he hadn't decided on whether to stay, but a year ago told reporters he planned t...