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Trump Appoints New FAA Administrator Following Deadly D.C. Plane Crash
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- President Donald Trump appoints Chris Rocheleau as the acting FAA administrator following a deadly mid-air collision near Washington, D.C.
- Trump criticizes previous diversity hiring initiatives, emphasizing a shift toward merit-based hiring, while former officials defend past policies.
- The NTSB is conducting a full investigation into the accident, with preliminary reports pointing to possible air traffic control staffing shortages.

In the wake of a tragic mid-air collision near Washington, D.C., President Donald Trump has appointed Chris Rocheleau as the acting administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). The incident, which occurred on January 29, 2025, involved an American Airlines regional jet and a U.S. Army Black Hawk helicopter, resulting in 67 fatalities.
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Trump Appoints New FAA Administrator Following Deadly D.C. Plane Crash
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- President Donald Trump appoints Chris Rocheleau as the acting FAA administrator following a deadly mid-air collision near Washington, D.C.
- Trump criticizes previous diversity hiring initiatives, emphasizing a shift toward merit-based hiring, while former officials defend past policies.
- The NTSB is conducting a full investigation into the accident, with preliminary reports pointing to possible air traffic control staffing shortages.

In the wake of a tragic mid-air collision near Washington, D.C., President Donald Trump has appointed Chris Rocheleau as the acting administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). The incident, which occurred on January 29, 2025, involved an American Airlines regional jet and a U.S. Army Black Hawk helicopter, resulting in 67 fatalities.
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Trump Appoints New FAA Administrator Following Deadly D.C. Plane Crash
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- President Donald Trump appoints Chris Rocheleau as the acting FAA administrator following a deadly mid-air collision near Washington, D.C.
- Trump criticizes previous diversity hiring initiatives, emphasizing a shift toward merit-based hiring, while former officials defend past policies.
- The NTSB is conducting a full investigation into the accident, with preliminary reports pointing to possible air traffic control staffing shortages.

In the wake of a tragic mid-air collision near Washington, D.C., President Donald Trump has appointed Chris Rocheleau as the acting administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). The incident, which occurred on January 29, 2025, involved an American Airlines regional jet and a U.S. Army Black Hawk helicopter, resulting in 67 fatalities.
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