Trump appoints new FAA administrator after vacancy during deadly plane crash
Read more at CBS News
Topics
-
Breaking down Trump's response to deadly midair crash
On a national day of mourning after 9/11, then-President George W. Bush told the nation that the tragedy had brought political parties together in a kinship of grief, with no room for politics. But ...CBS News - 1h -
WATCH: DC plane crash: A timeline of the deadly helicopter collision
Sixty-seven are presumed dead in the incident where a Black Hawk helicopter collided with an American Airlines jet near Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport in Virginia.ABC News - 1h -
NTSB says black boxes from plane and helicopter recovered after deadly crash | Special Report
The National Transportation Safety Board's Todd Inman gave an update on the D.C. plane crash on Friday. He said investigators have all 3 of the black boxes, or data recorders, from the American ...CBS News - 2h -
What Trump is saying about the D.C. plane crash and new tariffs
President Trump continues to deal with the fallout over his comments about diversity, equity and inclusion policies in the wake of the D.C. plane crash. Meanwhile, he plans to hit Canada, Mexico ...CBS News - 3h -
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. - 1d -
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 - 1d -
Jeffries hammers Trump DEI comments after plane crash: ‘Shameful’
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) on Friday denounced President Trump for saying federal efforts to promote diversity are to blame for this week’s deadly crash between a military ...The Hill - 9h -
Trump appoints Chris Rocheleau as acting FAA administrator
President Trump has appointed Chris Rocheleau to serve as acting FAA administrator in the wake of the nation's deadliest plane crash in nearly a quarter of a century. CBS News senior White House ...CBS News - 10h -
Former acting FAA administrator discusses deadly plane crash near Reagan National Airport
Billy Nolen, a former acting FAA administrator during the Biden administration, speaks about the midair collision that happened Wednesday night near Washington, D.C., and aviation safety.CBS News - 10h -
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 - 22h -
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 - 1d -
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 - 1d -
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 - 1d -
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 - 1d -
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 - 1d -
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 - 1d -
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 - 1d -
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 ...The Guardian - 1d -
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 - 1d -
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 - 1d -
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 - 1d -
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 - 1d -
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 - 1d -
'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 - 1d -
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 - 1d -
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 - 1d -
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 - 1d -
'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 - 1d -
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 - 1d -
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 - 1d -
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 - 1d -
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 - 1d -
Clip shows turbulence during flight in September 2024, not from Jeju Air plane before deadly crash
Yahoo News - Jan. 8 -
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.CBS News - Jan. 3
More from CBS News
-
Watch live: Plane crash in Northeast Philly leaves multiple houses on fire, causes explosion
Emergency crews are responding to an explosion in Northeast Philadelphia after a small plane crashed in the area of Roosevelt Boulevard and Cottman Avenue, according to police.CBS News - 6m -
Crews awaiting equipment to pull plane fuselage from Potomac River
Crews have recovered 41 bodies from the wreckage of the American Airlines regional jet and Army Black Hawk helicopter sitting in the Potomac River. Now, they're waiting for additional equipment to ...CBS News - 8m -
Crews awaiting equipment to pull plane fuselage from Potomac River
Crews have recovered 41 bodies from the wreckage of the American Airlines regional jet and Army Black Hawk helicopter sitting in the Potomac River. Now, they're waiting for additional equipment to ...CBS News - 8m -
Venezuela releases 6 U.S. detainees after Trump envoy's visit
President Trump and his envoy for special missions, Richard Grenell, announced the release of the six men on social media.CBS News - 12m -
Venezuela releases 6 U.S. detainees after Trump envoy's visit
President Trump and his envoy for special missions, Richard Grenell, announced the release of the six men on social media.CBS News - 12m
More in Top stories
-
Small plane crashes near Philadelphia mall in fiery explosion
There were reportedly six people on board, according to Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy.ABC News - 3m -
Medical Plane With 6 Aboard Crashes Near Philadelphia Mall
A Learjet crashed around 6:30 p.m. near Roosevelt Mall, officials said. The owner of the plane said it could not confirm anyone survived.The New York Times - 6m -
Watch live: Plane crash in Northeast Philly leaves multiple houses on fire, causes explosion
Emergency crews are responding to an explosion in Northeast Philadelphia after a small plane crashed in the area of Roosevelt Boulevard and Cottman Avenue, according to police.CBS News - 6m -
Crews awaiting equipment to pull plane fuselage from Potomac River
Crews have recovered 41 bodies from the wreckage of the American Airlines regional jet and Army Black Hawk helicopter sitting in the Potomac River. Now, they're waiting for additional equipment to ...CBS News - 8m -
Crews awaiting equipment to pull plane fuselage from Potomac River
Crews have recovered 41 bodies from the wreckage of the American Airlines regional jet and Army Black Hawk helicopter sitting in the Potomac River. Now, they're waiting for additional equipment to ...CBS News - 8m