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 veterans, for careers in air traffic operations.

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What we know so far about the crash

The aircraft collided with a military helicopter that was on a training flight as it approached the runway.
BBC News - 2h
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 - 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
NTSB addresses Trump's DEI comments on D.C. crash

NTSB chair Jennifer Homendy said investigators will look at "the human, the machine, and the environment" per standard protocol when questioned about President Trump's suggestion that DEI policies ...
NBC News - 7h
DC plane crash victims: What we know about those on AA Flight 5342, Army Black Hawk

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ABC News - 5h
What we know about the D.C. plane crash as NTSB investigation begins

The National Transportation Safety Board took questions after holding a press briefing on the collision above the Potomac River involving an American Eagle passenger jet and a Black Hawk helicopter ...
CBS News - 5h
What we know about Army helicopter, regional plane crash

Welcome to The Hill's Defense & NatSec newsletter {beacon} Defense &National Security Defense &National Security The Big Story Investigations underway into military helicopter, plane crash A ...
The Hill - 6h
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
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
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 - 9h
What to know about the military helicopter involved in crash near DC

A deadly collision on Wednesday night between an American Airlines plane with 60 passengers and four crew members and an Army UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter with three soldiers remains under ...
The Hill - 9h
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 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
What we know about the American Airlines plane and Army helicopter crash

A regional jet carrying 64 people collided with an Army Black Hawk helicopter. Reagan National Airport grounded all flights.
CBS News - 13h
What to know about the investigation into the D.C. plane-helicopter collision

CBS News senior transportation correspondent Kris Van Cleave looks into how the deadly collision between an Army helicopter and plane over Washington, D.C., could have happened with safety measures ...
CBS News - 14h
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
What to Know About the Plane and Helicopter Crash Near Washington

American Eagle Flight 5342 crashed into the Potomac River after colliding with an Army helicopter while approaching Reagan National Airport.
The New York Times - 21h
What to know about Trump's military executive orders

President Trump's executive orders could impact military personnel and DEI initiatives in federal agencies. CBS News' Charlie D'Agata breaks down how the Pentagon is working to enact the actions.
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CBS News - Jan. 23
What to know about Trump's latest news conference

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CBS News - Jan. 21
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CBS News - Jan. 20
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CBS News - Jan. 20
What we know about Trump's executive orders

President Trump is expected to sign dozens of executive orders on Day 1 of his second term in office. CBS News' Ed O'Keefe breaks down what's known about the executive actions.
CBS News - Jan. 20
Trump cheat sheet: what to know about the president’s family

The 47th US president was inaugurated on Monday surrounded by family – some of whom had official roles in his first administration. Donald Trump inauguration – live updates Trump was ...
The Guardian - Jan. 20
What to know about potential Jan. 6 pardons as Trump retakes office

More than 1,000 of the Jan. 6 Capitol rioters have pleaded guilty while hundreds more have been convicted at trial. President-elect Donald Trump has not clarified if he'll pardon all of his ...
CBS News - Jan. 20
Trump’s Jan. 6 pardons: Here’s what to know about potential clemencies

President-elect Trump is expected to make good on his promises to pardon at least some Jan. 6 rioters on Monday once he assumes the presidency and kicks off his second term in the White House. ...
The Hill - Jan. 18
What to know about Trump's second inauguration

President-elect Donald Trump's announced that his inauguration on Monday will be indoors due to cold weather. CBS News political reporter Aaron Navarro has more details on the decision.
CBS News - Jan. 17
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The New York Times - Jan. 17
What to know about REAL ID

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ABC News - Jan. 16
What to Know About the E.V. Tax Credit That Trump Might Repeal

Rules for a $7,500 tax break for electric vehicle purchases and leases recently changed, but more far-reaching changes are expected when President-elect Donald J. Trump takes office.
The New York Times - Jan. 16
What to know about the Israel-Hamas ceasefire deal as Trump and Biden respond

Israel and Hamas have agreed to a ceasefire deal after weeks of intense negotiations. CBS News' Ramy Inocencio reports and Dan O'Shea, a retired Navy SEAL who served as coordinator of the hostage ...
CBS News - Jan. 15
What to know about this week's Trump Cabinet confirmation hearings

Several of President-elect Donald Trump's Cabinet choices, including defense secretary pick Pete Hegseth, will have their Senate confirmation hearings this week. CBS News chief White House ...
CBS News - Jan. 13
What to know about Trump's criminal sentence

President-elect Donald Trump received a sentence of unconditional discharge in the New York "hush money" case. CBS News' Katrina Kaufman and Aaron Navarro report.
CBS News - Jan. 10
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President-elect Trump has doubled down on his suggestion of a merged United States and Canada in the wake of Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s decision to resign. Some have shrugged off ...
The Hill - Jan. 8
What to know about the certification of Trump's election win 4 years after Capitol insurrection

Congress is set to certify President-elect Donald Trump's election victory Monday, four years after Trump supporters stormed the Capitol to disrupt the certification of Joe Biden's election win. ...
CBS News - Jan. 6