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Here’s what’s happening…
-Trump says Reagan National Airport crash could have been prevented: ‘CLEAR NIGHT’
-Anti-Trump FBI agent responsible for opening Jack Smith elector case against president: Whistleblower
–Patel flips script on Durbin with Biden reference after being pressed on J6 pardons: ‘Brutal reality check’
Held to the ‘Highest Standards’
President Donald Trump set his sights on DEI standards at the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) on Thursday after a deadly in-air collision at the nation’s capital.
Trump, speaking to reporters in the White House briefing room, highlighted efforts by the Biden administration to lower aviation standards, though he acknowledged that the cause of Wednesday night’s crash has yet to be determined.
“We must have only the highest standards for those who work in our aviation system,” Trump said. “Only the highest aptitude — you have to be the highest intellect — and psychologically superior people, were allowed to qualify for air traffic controllers.”…Read more
Emergency response units search the crash site of the American Airlines plane on the Potomac River after the plane crashed last night on approach to Reagan National Airport on January 30, 2025 in Arlington, Virginia. The American Airlines flight from Wichita, Kansas collided in midair with a military helicopter while approaching Ronald Reagan National Airport. According to reports there were no survivors among the 67 people on board both aircraft. (Tasos Katopodis/Getty Images)
World Stage
KICKED OUT: Israel orders UNRWA to cease operations in country over terror ties: ‘miserably failed in its mandate’…Read more
EMOTIONAL RETURN: Moment IDF soldier is reunited with family seen on video…Read more
Arbel Yehoud’s family hug her upon her release from Gaza on Thursday. (IDF)
FINALLY FREE: Third round of hostage releases begins as part of Hamas’ Gaza ceasefire agreement with Israel…Read more
HELD UP: Netanyahu furious about chaotic handover of Israeli hostages from Hamas…Read more
Capitol Hill
MAKING THE CASE: Internal House GOP memo outlines case for Trump to buy Panama Canal…Read more
BACK FOR MORE: Trump HHS nominee RFK Jr returns to Capitol Hill for round 2 after heated first day of hearings…Read more
TULSI HITS TURBULENCE: Tension builds around Tulsi Gabbard’s confirmation with key GOP…
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