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Flight 5342: White House scrambles to fill top FAA role after previous leader was targeted by Elon Musk

Following the catastrophe of Flight 5342, President Trump named an interim replacement for the vacant position of FAA administrator after the SpaceX founder chased out predecessor Mike Whitaker.

The Verge on MSN · 1d

The FAA is facing a major crisis without a leader because Elon Musk pushed him out

The Federal Aviation Administration is facing its first major aviation disaster in 16 years without a leader because Elon Musk helped push him out. Michael Whitaker stepped down as FAA administrator on January 20th,

Latin Times on MSN · 1d

FAA Chief Role Remains Vacant Amid Horrific Plane Crash After Elon Musk Pressured Previous Leader to Resign

The leader of the Federal Aviation Administration stepped down from his position mere months after billionaire Elon Musk demanded that he do so, meaning that the FAA is missing a chief in the aftermath of the worst aviation disaster in the US in years.

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Associated Press · 2h

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.

AFP Fact Check on MSN · 3h

Trump omits role in FAA hiring while blaming diversity for plane crash

As rescue crews pulled bodies out of the Potomac River, and before officials could investigate what went wrong, President Donald Trump blamed a January 29, 2025 plane crash in Washington on diversity initiatives he said his Democratic predecessors Barack Obama and Joe Biden promoted at the expense of air safety.

USA TODAY on MSN · 1d

In aftermath of DC plane crash, Donald Trump criticizes DEI efforts

Trump on Thursday criticized hiring practices of his predecessor that promoted diversity, equity and inclusion.

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White House points finger at DEI policies after plane and helicopter crash despite lack of evidence

President Trump comments on social media about the crash, while the White House addresses DEI policies at the FAA.

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

A close look at the FAA’s hiring policies shows President Donald Trump mischaracterized the policies and misled about his ...

Mystery drones flying over NJ were authorized by FAA for research, White House says

"This was not the enemy," White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said about New Jersey's mysterious drone sightings.

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New Jersey congressman calls on FAA to release more details on drone activity after White House statement

A local congressman isn't satisfied with the White House's answers about the mysterious drones seen across New Jersey skies ...

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White House: FAA authorized mystery drones previously reported over New Jersey

Mystery drones over New Jersey were authorized by the Federal Aviation Administration with the full knowledge of the Biden administration, White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt announced on ...

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'This was not the enemy': Trump White House says New Jersey drones authorized by FAA

Mysterious drones that hovered over New Jersey last month were authorized by the FAA for research and recreation purposes, ...

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Mystery drones flying around Northeast U.S. were authorized by FAA, White House says

On social media, users shared theories that range from foreign interference to UFOs to hobbyist activity. The FBI and Department of Homeland Security said there was no evidence" the reported drone ...

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White House says most New Jersey drones were authorized by FAA: ‘This was not the enemy'

New Jersey residents were concerned over the mysterious drones that flew above their homes, sparking conspiracy theories ...

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White House says NJ drones 'authorized' by the FAA: 'This was not the enemy'

The White House is providing an explanation for the drones that were spotted over New Jersey, and all along the East Coast, ...

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