Facing first national tragedy in office, Trump offers condolences before launching attacks on DEI
President Donald Trump took the podium at Thursday's White House press briefing to address the deadly plane crash near Reagan National Airport Wednesday night. It is the first national tragedy the president has had to address in his second term.
President Donald Trump took the podium at Thursday's White House press briefing to address the deadly plane crash near Reagan National Airport Wednesday night. It is the first national tragedy the president has had to address in his second term.
When was the last major commercial airplane crash?
Before Wednesday's crash between a passenger jet and an Army Black Hawk helicopter, the last fatal crash involving a U.S. commercial airline occurred in 2009 in New York.
Before Wednesday's crash between a passenger jet and an Army Black Hawk helicopter, the last fatal crash involving a U.S. commercial airline occurred in 2009 in New York.
Trump blasts DEI in wake of DC plane crash
President Trump said diversity hiring efforts at the FAA could be a factor in the deadly DC plane crash, though when pressed about why, he acknowledged there’s no evidence.
President Trump said diversity hiring efforts at the FAA could be a factor in the deadly DC plane crash, though when pressed about why, he acknowledged there’s no evidence.
Trump proposes abolishment of federal income tax, bringing US back to 'richest period' in history
President Donald Trump pitched the idea of eliminating the federal income tax entirely to instead tariff and tax foreign nations "to enrich our citizens."
President Donald Trump pitched the idea of eliminating the federal income tax entirely to instead tariff and tax foreign nations "to enrich our citizens."
Air Florida Flight 90: What happened when plane crashed into DC's Potomac River in 1982?
Several federal and state investigations have been launched after an American Airlines flight and a military helicopter collided near Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport and fell into the Potomac River, killing all 64 people aboard the flight and all three people aboard the helicopter.
Several federal and state investigations have been launched after an American Airlines flight and a military helicopter collided near Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport and fell into the Potomac River, killing all 64 people aboard the flight and all three people aboard the helicopter.
DC plane crash: Flag draped remains honored by first responders
First responders honor the flag draped remains of an unidentified victim recovered after an American Airlines jet collided with an Army helicopter at Ronald Reagan National Airport near Washington, D.C.
First responders honor the flag draped remains of an unidentified victim recovered after an American Airlines jet collided with an Army helicopter at Ronald Reagan National Airport near Washington, D.C.
'Beloved' members of Philadelphia Skating Club killed in DC plane crash, club says
The Philadelphia Ice Skating Club and Humane Society says the are mourning the loss of "beloved" members who were onboard a flight was tragically involved in a deadly collision Wednesday night.
The Philadelphia Ice Skating Club and Humane Society says the are mourning the loss of "beloved" members who were onboard a flight was tragically involved in a deadly collision Wednesday night.
'There are no survivors' President Trump speaks on DC plane crash
Everyone aboard a deadly American Airlines flight that collided with an Army helicopter is believed to be dead.
Everyone aboard a deadly American Airlines flight that collided with an Army helicopter is believed to be dead.
Maps show flight path, collision site of DC plane crash
A passenger jet collided midair with a military helicopter near Reagan Airport, sending the aircraft into the icy Potomac River and leaving everyone on board feared dead.
A passenger jet collided midair with a military helicopter near Reagan Airport, sending the aircraft into the icy Potomac River and leaving everyone on board feared dead.
US Figure Skating: Members were on plane that crashed near DCA
U.S. Figure Skating confirmed several members were aboard the American Airlines flight that crashed into an Army Black Hawk helicopter on Wednesday night.
U.S. Figure Skating confirmed several members were aboard the American Airlines flight that crashed into an Army Black Hawk helicopter on Wednesday night.
Trump says Reagan National Airport crash could have been prevented: 'CLEAR NIGHT'
No one survived the horrific collision between an Army Black Hawk helicopter and an American Airlines jet near Reagan National Airport outside Washington, D.C.
No one survived the horrific collision between an Army Black Hawk helicopter and an American Airlines jet near Reagan National Airport outside Washington, D.C.
LIVE: DC plane crash near Reagan National Airport
A multi-agency search and rescue operation is underway in the Potomac River after a small American Airlines aircraft collided with an Army helicopter near Reagan National Airport, authorities confirmed.
A multi-agency search and rescue operation is underway in the Potomac River after a small American Airlines aircraft collided with an Army helicopter near Reagan National Airport, authorities confirmed.
VIDEO: DC plane crashes with Army helicopter at Reagan National Airport
An EarthCam near the Kennedy Center captured the moment a small American Airlines plane collided with an Army helicopter near Ronald Reagan National Airport.
An EarthCam near the Kennedy Center captured the moment a small American Airlines plane collided with an Army helicopter near Ronald Reagan National Airport.
Department of Veterans Affairs says 60 DEI employees put on leave
The Department of Veterans Affairs announced Monday that it has completed its initial implementation of President Donald Trump’s executive order mandating an end to diversity, equity and inclusion programs within the federal government.
The Department of Veterans Affairs announced Monday that it has completed its initial implementation of President Donald Trump’s executive order mandating an end to diversity, equity and inclusion programs within the federal government.
Trump fires inspectors general: What to know
The Trump administration has fired about 17 independent inspectors general at federal agencies.
The Trump administration has fired about 17 independent inspectors general at federal agencies.
DC's giant pandas Bao Li and Qing Bao make National Zoo public debut
Washington, D.C.'s panda drought ended Friday when three-year-old giant pandas Bao Li and Qing Bao make their public debut at the National Zoo.
Washington, D.C.'s panda drought ended Friday when three-year-old giant pandas Bao Li and Qing Bao make their public debut at the National Zoo.
Former President Joe Biden pardons his family during final minutes in office
President Joe Biden on Monday pardoned James B. Biden, Sara Jones Biden, Valerie Biden Owens, John T. Owens, and Francis W.
President Joe Biden on Monday pardoned James B. Biden, Sara Jones Biden, Valerie Biden Owens, John T. Owens, and Francis W.
Louis Vuitton bags, items left outside Capital One Arena by Trump inauguration attendees
As many gather at Capital One Arena for Trump's inauguration, expensive items like Louis Vuitton bags have been dumped on the sidewalk in order to enter the event.
As many gather at Capital One Arena for Trump's inauguration, expensive items like Louis Vuitton bags have been dumped on the sidewalk in order to enter the event.
What time is Trump's inauguration ceremony? Timeline of events
President-elect Donald Trump's inauguration day is January 20. His second inauguration will be moved indoors, due to the snow and cold temperatures.
President-elect Donald Trump's inauguration day is January 20. His second inauguration will be moved indoors, due to the snow and cold temperatures.
What time is Trump's inauguration? Schedule of events
Nearly a quarter million ticketed guests are expected to attend Donald Trump’s second inauguration on Monday, January 20, 2025, in the nation’s capital. The festivities begin over the weekend and continue until the Tuesday following Inauguration Day. Here are some key events on the schedule.
Nearly a quarter million ticketed guests are expected to attend Donald Trump’s second inauguration on Monday, January 20, 2025, in the nation’s capital. The festivities begin over the weekend and continue until the Tuesday following Inauguration Day. Here are some key events on the schedule.