Trump appoints new FAA administrator after vacancy during deadly plane crash

President Trump appointed Christopher Rocheleau, a 22-year FAA veteran, as acting administrator of the agency.

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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 ...
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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 ...
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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.
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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.
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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
Leaderless FAA begins investigation of Washington plane crash

Former chief resigned 10 days ago, after Elon Musk, a close adviser to Donald Trump, called for him to quit. Washington DC plane crash – latest updates First confirmed victims include figure ...
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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 - 8h
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 - 7h
Trump appoints new FAA administrator after vacancy during deadly plane crash

President Trump appointed Christopher Rocheleau, a 22-year FAA veteran, as acting administrator of the agency.
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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) ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 - 11h
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. crash
NBC 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 - 12h
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 - 12h
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 - 12h
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 - 12h
'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 - 12h
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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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.
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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 ...
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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

The NTSB is investigating a plane crash in Fullerton, California, where two died and at least 19 were injured. CBS News Los Angeles' Kara Finnstrom breaks down what's known about the crash.
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