What Trump is saying about the D.C. plane crash and new tariffs

No official cause identified in DC plane crash but Trump continues to speculate

While no cause has been determined in the Washington plane crash, President Donald Trump was quick to try to assign blame on Thursday to Democrats, DEI and other factors.

ABC News - 2h

Fact-checking Trump's claims about diversity schemes and the Washington plane crash

He told a news conference that diversity hiring efforts at the Federal Aviation Administration may have led to safety issues.

BBC News - 6h

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 - 9h

What's Next in the DC Jet Crash Investigation

President Donald Trump blamed DEI efforts at the FAA for the tragedy. But experts and investigators say open minds are critical to finding out what really happened.

Wired - 1d

Trump’s speculation on plane crash is ‘reckless,’ says Kansas lawmaker

Rep. Sharice Davids (D-Kan.) joins Meet the Press NOW to discuss her state's reaction to the collision of a military helicopter and a passenger jet that took off from Wichita, Kansas, and President ...

NBC News - 1d

WATCH: No survivors in DC plane crash: Fire chief

No survivors are expected from the plane crash, D.C. Fire and EMS Chief John Donnelly said during a press conference Thursday morning.

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WATCH: DC plane crash 'is truly devastating,' says Wichita mayor

Wichita, Kansas mayor Lily Wu discusses the American Airlines jet that went down in the Potomac River near Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport after departing from Wichita, Kansas.

ABC News - 1d

Trump says plane crash remarks won’t blunt investigation

President Trump said Friday that his remarks on the investigation into the deadly midair collision earlier this week near Reagan Washington National Airport does not stand to impact the probe, ...

The Hill - 2h

College professor, newly engaged pilot among victims of DC plane crash

There were 64 passengers aboard the plane, and three Army soldiers in the helicopter, according to officials. Here's a look at what we know about the victims.

ABC News - 2h

What We Know About 67 Victims Killed in D.C. Plane Crash

World-class figure skaters, hunting buddies and flight crews were among those who perished.

The New York Times - 4h

What we know about investigation into midair D.C. plane crash

As search crews continue recovery efforts in the Potomac River, investigators are trying to piece together what caused Wednesday's midair collision between an American Airlines plane and an Army ...

CBS News - 9h

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 - 11h

What we know about the victims of the D.C. midair plane crash

New information is coming out about the people who were killed in Wednesday's deadly midair collision above Washington, D.C. CBS News correspondent Tom Hanson has more.

CBS News - 11h

Air traffic control staffing in spotlight in wake of DC plane crash

Todd Inman, member of the National Transportation Safety Board, joins TODAY with the latest details into the investigation of the deadly plane collision in Washington, D.C. and addresses air ...

NBC News - 12h

Investigators get first look at black boxes from DC plane crash

NTSB investigators are getting their first look at the cockpit voice recorder and flight data recorder recovered from the American Airlines passenger jet involved in the deadly midair collision ...

NBC News - 12h

DC plane crash black boxes found as staff shortage claims examined

The collision between a passenger plane and a military helicopter is suspected to have killed all 67 onboard.

BBC News - 19h

Washington DC plane crash latest: flight data and cockpit voice recorders recovered, officials say

National Transporation Safety Board announces recorders recovered, which are now reportedly at lab for evaluation. Officials say no survivors expected in DC plane crash First known victims ...

The Guardian - 23h

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 - 23h

'Hearts are heavy': 14 figure skaters among victims of DC plane crash

Figure skaters and coaches returning from the U.S. national championships were aboard the American Airlines flight that collided with a Black Hawk helicopter Wednesday.

ABC 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

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 - 1d

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 - 1d

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 - 1d

Listen: The Washington DC Plane Crash

No one is believed to have survived the disaster

BBC News - 1d

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 - 1d

Schumer knocks Trump's 'idle speculation' on DC plane crash: 'It just turns your stomach'

Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) condemned President Trump’s claims that the deadly aircraft collision near Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport was caused by diversity, equity ...

The Hill - 1d

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 - 1d

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 - 1d

The Guardian view on the Washington DC plane crash: Trump’s warped priorities | Editorial

The president is more concerned with attacking the federal government than with putting safety first. Few stretches of airspace on the planet are as busy or as carefully monitored as the skies ...

The Guardian - 1d

How did Washington DC plane crash unfold? A visual guide

More than 60 people are believed to have died after an American Airlines regional passenger jet collided with a US army helicopter. Washington DC plane crash – latest updates First confirmed ...

The Guardian - 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

Ogles: 'Did DEI play a role' in fatal DC plane crash?

Rep. Andy Ogles (R-Tenn.) is questioning whether diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) played a role in the fatal plane crash at Reagan Washington National Airport outside of Washington, D.C. ...

The Hill - 1d

Gov. Youngkin urges support of families affected by DC plane crash

Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin joins TODAY to weigh in on what may have caused an American Airlines flight from Wichita, Kansas, and an Army Black Hawk helicopter to collide and plunge into the ...

NBC News - 1d

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 - 1d

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 - 1d

Plane crash near Washington DC: what we know so far

An American Airlines passenger jet with 64 onboard was coming in to land at Ronald Reagan National airport when it collided with a military helicopter. Washington DC plane crash – latest ...

The Guardian - 1d

Air traffic controller audio sheds light on DC plane-helicopter crash

Former pilot Anthony C. Roman and former NTSB and FAA investigator Jeff Guzzetti join TODAY to share their insight into the American Eagle passenger plane and Army helicopter collision in ...

NBC News - 1d

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 - 1d

What to Know About Plane Maintenance After the South Korean Crash

Airlines have been increasingly outsourcing repair and upkeep work to other countries, but experts and consumer groups disagree about its impact on safety.

The New York Times - Jan. 17

What Trump is saying about the D.C. plane crash and new tariffs

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