Trump appoints new FAA administrator after vacancy during deadly plane crash
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Ex-Acting FAA administrator: Trump made 'excellent choice' with Christopher Rocheleau
The former acting Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Administrator Billy Nolen said during an interview that President Trump made an “excellent choice” in choosing Christopher Rocheleau as the ...The Hill - 42m -
What to know about Trump's comments about DEI after plane crash
Initiatives aimed at expanding the workforce existed under President Trump's first term, including a program that aimed to recruit and train qualified individuals with disabilities, including ...CBS News - 2h -
Extended interview: Sen. Tammy Duckworth shares insights on deadly D.C. plane crash
Sen. Tammy Duckworth talks to CBS News' Nikole Killion about the investigation into the midair collision of a Black Hawk helicopter and American Airlines flight on Wednesday night. The Illinois ...CBS News - 2h -
Fact-Checking Trump’s D.C. Plane Crash News Conference and Remarks on D.E.I.
There is no evidence that diversity efforts played a role in the crash, and his statements disregarded his own administration’s hiring policies.The New York Times - 4h -
Trump blames Democrats, DEI for deadly plane crash without evidence
President Trump said the midair collision over the Potomac River was a dark night in our nation's history during a press conference Thursday before shifting blame without evidence to Democrats as ...CBS News - 4h -
Latest on investigation into deadly D.C. plane crash
A military helicopter on a routine training exercise collided midair with a passenger jet when approaching Washington, D.C.'s Reagan National Airport late Wednesday night. CBS News' Skyler Henry ...CBS News - 4h -
Live updates: Trump takes aim at DEI after plane crash; Gabbard pressed on Snowden
President Trump on Thursday appeared to blame diversity initiatives at the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for weakening safety following a deadly midair collision near Washington, D.C. Over ...The Hill - 4h -
Trump Names Acting FAA Administrator After Fatal Collision
Chris Rocheleau is an Air Force veteran who worked at the FAA for more than 20 years.Inc. - 5h -
Trump lashes out at Biden, DEI efforts after D.C. plane crash
President Donald Trump, without offering evidence, said the collision between an American Airlines jet and an Army helicopter "could have been" due to DEI.CNBC - 7h -
Staffing Was ‘Not Normal’ at Air Traffic Tower During Plane Crash
The report, reviewed by The New York Times, said that one controller was communicating with both helicopters and planes. Those jobs are typically assigned to two people, not one.The New York Times - 7h -
CBC blasts Trump's DEI comments after Potomac plane crash
The Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) on Thursday sharply criticized President Trump for casting blame for the fatal plane crash at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport on diversity, equity and ...The Hill - 6h -
Trump takes executive action on aviation DEI, appointing FAA lead in wake of plane crash
President Trump on Thursday signed a memorandum to end diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) practices in the aviation sector and to assess aviation safety, as well as an executive order to appoint ...The Hill - 6h -
GOP senators caught off guard by Trump DEI comments after plane crash
Senate Republicans are shying away from backing President Trump’s recent comments suggesting that diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) initiatives at the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) ...The Hill - 7h -
What Trump said about the D.C. plane crash
President Trump slammed the Obama and Biden administrations as he spoke about the passenger jet collision involving an Army Black Hawk helicopter. CBS News' Nancy Cordes has more on Mr. Trump's ...CBS News - 7h -
Buttigieg responds to Trump's insults on D.C. plane crash
Former Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg is responding to President Trump's insults as he spoke out about the deadly collision above the Potomac River. Lynda Tran, a former adviser to ...CBS News - 8h -
No survivors after D.C. plane crash, officials believe
Officials are conducting a recovery mission in the Potomac River after a passenger jet collided with an Army Black Hawk helicopter. At least 20 bodies have been recovered. CBS News' Skyler Henry ...CBS News - 9h -
Axelrod rips Trump’s 'craven' remarks on deadly Potomac crash
Democratic strategist David Axelrod sharply criticized President Trump for “craven” remarks in the aftermath of the plane crash in Washington, D.C. “Even as the hunt for bodies continues, and ...The Hill - 9h -
Hegseth, Trump on D.C. plane crash
Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth and President Trump are speaking out about the plane crash involving an Army Black Hawk helicopter in Washington, D.C. Some questions are emerging about the ...CBS News - 10h -
Latest news on D.C plane crash as Trump blames DEI policies
President Trump is suggesting DEI policies in air traffic control hiring practices may be to blame for the deadly plane crash over the Potomac River involving an Army Black Hawk helicopter near ...CBS News - 10h -
Trump speaks about deadly midair D.C. plane crash, slams DEI and Biden | Special Report
President Trump spoke Thursday about the deadly midair plane crash above Washington, D.C., Wednesday night. Tony Dokoupil anchored CBS News' special report.CBS News - 11h -
Trump attacks DEI policies at the FAA in response to D.C. crash
Trump attacks DEI policies at the FAA in response to D.C. crashNBC News - 11h -
'A mistake was made': Secy. Hegseth addresses deadly D.C. plane crash
Defense Secy. Pete Hegseth spoke about the deadly crash between a commercial airline and an Army helicopter near Washington, D.C., expressing condolences to the families of those who lost their ...NBC News - 11h -
Trump blames DEI for weakening FAA in aftermath of Reagan National plane crash
President Trump on Thursday appeared to blame diversity initiatives at the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for weakening safety following a deadly midair collision near Reagan National ...The Hill - 11h -
Trump appoints acting FAA commissioner after plane collision
President Trump announced Thursday he would appoint an acting Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) administrator in the wake of the midair crash between a passenger plane and an Army helicopter ...The Hill - 11h -
Trump rails against DEI after deadly D.C. plane crash
Following the deadly midair collision between an American Airlines jet and a military helicopter, President Donald Trump put the blame on Federal Aviation Administration's diversity, equity and ...NBC News - 11h -
'We are in mourning': Trump delivers statement on deadly D.C. plane crash
President Trump delivered a statement on the deadly plane crash near Washington, D.C., calling it a "dark and excruciating night in our nation's capital." The president said the federal government ...NBC News - 11h -
Confirmation hearings for Trump Cabinet picks continue after D.C. plane crash
Despite Wednesday's deadly plane crash in Washington, D.C., the Senate is moving forward with Thursday's confirmation hearings for more of President Trump's Cabinet nominees. CBS News congressional ...CBS News - 12h -
Recovery efforts continue after midair plane-helicopter crash, Trump to hold briefing
President Trump will answer questions from the White House Thursday after an American Airlines plane collided with an Army helicopter in midair above Washington, D.C., Wednesday night. Recovery ...CBS News - 12h -
Trump administration responds to deadly plane-helicopter collision in D.C.
President Trump said Wednesday night that he had been briefed on the collision between an American Airlines plane and Army Black Hawk helicopter and thanked first responders. The new transportation ...CBS News - 13h -
Deadly plane crash in D.C.'s Potomac River after midair collision with helicopter
Search efforts continue after an American Airlines plane from Wichita, with 64 people on board, collided with an Army helicopter near Washington, D.C., and crashed into the Potomac River.CBS News - 13h -
What we know about the Army helicopter involved in deadly midair D.C. plane crash
CBS News senior national security correspondent Charlie D'Agata reports from the Pentagon on the early details about the Army Black Hawk helicopter that collided in midair with a passenger plane ...CBS News - 14h -
Former FAA accident investigation director on midair plane crash
Steven Wallace is the former director of accident investigation for the FAA. He joined CBS News to discuss Wednesday night's deadly midair collision of a passenger plane with a military helicopter ...CBS News - 14h -
Trump reacts to D.C. midair plane crash
President Trump posted on social media that Wednesday's midair plane crash above Washington, D.C., "looks like it should have been prevented." CBS News White House reporter Aaron Navarro has more.CBS News - 14h -
New reports of drone sightings in Northeast soar after FAA ban lifts
The mysterious drones that sparked a frenzy in the Northeast seem to have returned after the FAA’s temporary restrictions in parts of New Jersey and New York expired. NBC’s Sam Brock reports for ...NBC News - 3d -
Clip shows turbulence during flight in September 2024, not from Jeju Air plane before deadly crash
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Latest news on deadly California plane crash
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2 dead, 18 injured after small plane crash in Southern California
Two people are dead and 18 are injured after a small plane crashed into the rooftop of a commercial building in Southern California on Thursday, according to authorities. Ten of the people injured ...The Hill - Jan. 3 -
Boeing Shares Drop After South Korea Plane Crash
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Experts ask why Black Hawk chopper may have been flying above allowed altitude
This data point is one of several key mysteries investigators are exploring as they seek to explain what caused the nation's worst air disaster in more than a decade, aviation experts said.CBS News - 1h -
Sen. Duckworth, former Black Hawk pilot, on flying in D.C. airspace
Sen. Tammy Duckworth, a former Blackhawk pilot, talked with CBS News' Nikole Killion about the midair collision of a plane and Blackhawk helicopter.CBS News - 2h -
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