There were no survivors when an American Airlines flight carrying 64 people collided with an Army Black Hawk helicopter carrying three soldiers Wednesday night while approaching for landing at Reagan National Airport. CBS News has learned that just one air traffic control worker from the Reagan National Airport tower was managing the helicopters and planes, a job normally done by two people. Kris Van Cleave has the latest. Source
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Senior FBI officials were asked to resign or retire, three sources said
These senior officials at FBI headquarters were responsible for overseeing top priorities for the bureau, including national security, criminal and cyber issues, the sources said. Source
Breaking down the Kash Patel, Tulsi Gabbard and RFK Jr. hearings
Three Trump administration picks faced confirmation hearings Thursday on Capitol Hill: Kash Patel for FBI director, Tulsi Gabbard as the head of national intelligence and Health and Human Services secretary nominee Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Kadia Goba, politics reporter for Semafor, and Dan Klaidman, CBS News investigative reporter, join “America Decides” with analysis. Source
Takeaways from Tulsi Gabbard, Kash Patel confirmation hearings
Senators grilled several of President Trump’s picks for key Cabinet positions on Thursday, namely FBI director nominee Kash Patel, director of national intelligence nominee Tulsi Gabbard and Health and Human Services secretary nominee Robert F. Kennedy Jr. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion has more. Source
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Latest on investigation into deadly D.C. plane crash; Former Black Hawk pilot examines D.C. plane crash Source
Sen. Duckworth, former Black Hawk pilot, on flying in D.C. airspace
Sen. Tammy Duckworth, a former Blackhawk pilot, talked with CBS News’ Nikole Killion about the midair collision of a plane and Blackhawk helicopter. Source
Trump blames Democrats, DEI for deadly plane crash without evidence
President Trump said the midair collision over the Potomac River was a dark night in our nation’s history during a press conference Thursday before shifting blame without evidence to Democrats as well as diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives. CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes reports. Source
Wichita mayor on community response to D.C. plane crash
American Airlines flight 5342 from Wichita, Kansas, was on final approach to Reagan National Airport when it collided with an army helicopter late Wednesday night. Wichita Mayor Lily Wu joins “America Decides” to discuss how her community is reacting to the tragedy. Source
How to watch the Los Angeles FireAid benefit concert tonight
The FireAid benefit concert in Los Angeles will feature artists like Billie Eilish, Stevie Wonder, Jelly Roll, Olivia Rodrigo and more. Source
Former NTSB chair assesses Washington, D.C., plane crash
The National Transportation Safety Board has launched an investigation into Wednesday night’s midair collision between an American Airlines flight and a military helicopter. Former NTSB Chair Robert Sumwalt, CBS News transportation safety expert and analyst, joins “America Decides” to discuss. Source