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Pritzker on DC plane crash: Trump 'unfit to lead during moments of crisis'

Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker expressed condolences for the victims and praised first responders, but also criticized the Trump administration’s handling of the tragedy.

WTTW · 1d

Pritzker Says Trump ‘Unfit to Lead’ After President’s Response to Fatal DC Plane Crash

An American Airlines plane that was landing in Washington, D.C., and a U.S. Army Black Hawk helicopter on a training flight collided Wednesday night. Both aircraft crashed into the Potomac River, and authorities report no one survived.

Santa Rosa Press Democrat · 7h

President Trump targets FAA diversity efforts in plane crash probe despite no evidence they played any role

President Donald Trump's remarks this week blaming diversity recruitment at the FAA as a potential reason for the plane crash that killed 67 people has drawn attention to the agency’s attempts to address its most pressing and long-standing staffing problem.

Politifact · 16h

Trump faults DEI hiring in plane crash and falsely describes FAA policies under Obama, Biden

The Federal Aviation Administration incorporated such efforts into its diversity hiring program. These efforts remained in place throughout President Donald Trump’s first administration. The FAA under Trump expanded its effort to hire people with disabilities,

FOX 32 Chicago on MSN13h

'Wakeup call': Bipartisan lawmakers call for more air traffic controllers in wake of D.C. tragedy

Congress passed the FAA Reauthorization Act last year that called for thousands of new air traffic controllers across the ...

FOX6 News Milwaukee on MSN13h

Public records detail aviation close calls in Milwaukee, Chicago

When FOX6 News reviewed Chicago O'Hare International Airport, one of the nation's busiest airports, the reports are ...

Chicago weather radar: Track heavy rain through morning rush hour

Heavy rain and rumbles of thunder were expected throughout the Friday morning commute, the NBC 5 Storm Team said, with some slick spots expected and low visibility due to fog.

Trump consoles crash victims then dives into politics, attacks diversity initiatives in FAA hiring

Trump acknowledged it was too soon to draw conclusions but nonetheless moved to assign blame. Trump said he had no evidence ...

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Air traffic control staffing was 'not normal' before deadly DC crash, highlighting ongoing shortages

The ABC7 I-Team has been reporting on air traffic controller staffing issues for years, and Wednesday night's tragic plane ...

Gary’s Airport Set to Resume Commercial Flights — Here’s What We Know

Gary/Chicago International Airport is making strides toward bringing back commercial passenger flights. Since 2020, the ...

Trump 2nd term live updates: Trump announces new FAA acting commissioner

President Donald Trump has begun his second administration with a series of controversial moves and decisions.

Trump, without evidence, appears to blame FAA DEI programs as factor in collision

Donald Trump appeared to place blame on DEI initiatives at the Federal Aviation Administration while speaking on the tragic plane crash in Washington, D.C.

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