WATCH: Trump blames DEI policies for deadly DC collision, without evidence
Without citing evidence, the president said DEI initiatives for air traffic controllers at the FAA -- under Democratic presidents -- were partly to blame for Wednesday's tragic Washington collision.
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DEI not to blame in crash, says top Republican overseeing FAA
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Fifty-five victims of the Wednesday collision near Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport between an American Airlines plane and Army Black Hawk helicopter “[have] been positively identified,” ...The Hill - 1d -
Vance defends Trump's DEI comments after DC plane crash: Trump 'wasn't blaming anybody'
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12:30 Report — Trump blames DEI, helicopter for crash
{beacon} 12:30 REPORT It’s Friday. And what a week (and month) this has been. Who knew January was 827 days long? But tomorrow begins a new month. In this edition: New plane crash details and ...The Hill - 3d -
Combative Trump blames diversity policies
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Trump points blame at diversity programs for tragic DC plane crash
As President Trump is offering his support to the families of the deadly plane crash in Washington, D.C., he is facing backlash for politicizing the tragedy and placing blame on government ...NBC News - 3d -
President Trump points blame at DEI programs in response to plane crash
In the aftermath of the deadly plane crash near Washington, D.C., President Trump spoke Thursday from the White House press briefing room and suggested, without evidence, that DEI programs were to ...CBS News - 3d -
NTSB combs Potomac River for evidence of what led to deadly midair collision near D.C.
Nearly 50 NTSB investigators will be searching the Potomac River for evidence to piece together what led to Wednesday night's deadly midair collision between an American Airlines regional jet and ...CBS News - 3d -
Trump rails against DEI after DC plane crash, but it doesn't apply to controllers
Donald Trump claimed, without citing evidence, that DEI initiatives at the FAA were partly to blame for the tragic plane and helicopter collision in D.C.ABC News - 3d -
WATCH: Nation mourns after deadly DC plane, helicopter collision leaves 67 dead
From the grim recovery effort in the Potomac River to a prayer vigil in Wichita, Kansas, Wednesday's horrific midair collision is being felt across America.ABC News - 3d -
Why is Trump blaming the D.C. plane crash on Democrats and DEI?
President Trump, without evidence, suggested that diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives could be responsible for the deadly plane crash near Washington, D.C. CBS News' Nancy Cordes reports ...CBS News - 4d -
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 - 4d -
Evening Report — Trump blames Democrats, DEI for plane crash
GOP lawmakers were caught off guard by the president's remarks Thursday about the deadly collision ... {beacon} Evening Report TRUMP FIRST 100 DAYS © Jacquelyn Martin, Associated Press Trump ...The Hill - 4d -
Senate Democrat: Trump DEI remarks in wake of DC plane crash 'stomach-turning'
Sen. Tim Kaine (D-Va.) said during an interview that President Trump’s criticism of diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) efforts in the wake of the plane crash near Ronald Reagan Washington ...The Hill - 4d -
Trump blames Democrats and DEI for fatal Washington mid-air collision
President cites ‘moment of anguish’ after helicopter collides with commercial jet leading to 67 deathsFinancial Times - 4d -
During a moment of national mourning, Trump chooses to attack DEI policies
Even though the investigation is ongoing and few details have been released, Trump quickly cast blame for the deadly midair collision that happened Wednesday night.NBC News - 4d -
Trump sparks outcry with implication that DEI policies are at fault in D.C. midair collision
In his first news conference since the aircraft collision over the Potomac River, President Donald Trump on Thursday implied that diversity, equity and inclusion programs could be the cause, ...NBC News - 4d -
Trump's DEI policy threatens already thin share of women and minorities in STEM, workers say
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Trump speaks about D.C. plane crash, points blame at DEI
President Trump delivered remarks Thursday morning in the aftermath of the first major commercial plane crash in the U.S. in more than a decade.CBS News - 4d -
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 - 4d -
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 - 4d -
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 - 4d -
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 - 4d -
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 - 4d -
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 - 4d -
Sen. Tim Kaine on investigation into deadly collision between plane, helicopter
Sen. Tim Kaine of Virginia speaks with "CBS Mornings" about the latest on the deadly collision between an American Airlines plane and Army helicopter over Washington, D.C.CBS News - 4d -
WATCH: Eyewitness describes seeing deadly mid-air plane collision over DC
Ari Schulman says he was driving down the George Washington National Parkway when he witnessed American Airlines flight 5342 collide mid-air with the Army Black Hawk helicopter.ABC News - 4d -
Aviation stocks in focus after deadly collision. American Airlines shares decline.
The deadly collision between a military helicopter and a passenger plane sent shares of U.S. carrier American Airlines in premarket trade on Thursday.MarketWatch - 4d -
Watch live: Trump speaks at GOP policy retreat
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These companies are standing by their DEI policies amid backlash
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Trump pardons DC officers convicted in deadly moped pursuit
President Trump on Wednesday pardoned two D.C. police officers who were convicted in connection with a fatal collision with a moped during a pursuit by law enforcement. A jury found D.C. ...The Hill - Jan. 22 -
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Trump blames Biden and California Gov. Gavin Newsom for deadly wildfires
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Trump blames Newsom for deadly California wildfires
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