How do you become an air traffic controller? Deadly crash puts job requirements in spotlight

After a tragic midair collision at Reagan National Airport, air traffic controller staffing and training have come under scrutiny. Here’s what it takes to enter this demanding career.

DC plane crash timeline: What to know about the deadly crash

Hundreds of responders have removed at least 28 bodies from the icy waters of the Potomac River after a deadly plane crash, according to officials as of Thursday morning. 

Staffing ‘not normal’ in air traffic control tower during DC plane crash: reports

It is being reported that staffing was “not normal" in the air traffic control tower at Washington Reagan National Airport during the time of the deadly plane crash on Wednesday night. 

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Jan. 6 rioters to be released from DC jail after Trump pardons

A group of family members and friends of individuals imprisoned for their roles in the January 6 Capitol riot have gathered outside the D.C. Central Detention Facility. Their loved ones are expected to be released from jail Monday night.

Trump pardons people convicted in the Jan. 6 riot on 1st day in office

About 1,500 rioters who were involved in storming the U.S. Capitol in 2021 were granted pardons by President Donald Trump. Here’s what we know.

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.

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.

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.

Trump Inauguration 2025: Here's who will and won't attend

The second inauguration of Donald Trump is expected to draw former presidents, tech billionaires, world leaders, and performers. Here are some notable attendees for the 60th Inaugural Ceremonies: