The agency has taken steps to reduce the risk of midair collisions after a military helicopter struck a commercial flight in January, killing everyone on both crafts.
Category: Washington (DC)
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Juneteenth 2025: Events to Celebrate Black History Across the U.S.
The federal holiday, celebrated on June 19, is embraced as a nationwide celebration of Black history. Here’s how and where to partake.
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Senators Demand Government Watchdog Inquiries Into D.C. Plane Crash
Families of the victims in the deadly midair collision near Reagan National Airport have made additional investigations of the crash a top priority.
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DCA Is Halting Flights for Trump’s Military Parade. Here’s What to Know.
Some flights near Washington will be suspended on June 14 to accommodate military flyovers and fireworks displays. Here’s how it might affect travelers.
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NPR Sues Trump Over Order to Cut Funding
The lawsuit, filed in federal court in Washington by NPR and other public radio organizations, said President Trump’s executive order violated the Constitution and the First Amendment.
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China Is Likely to Play Hardball in U.S. Tariff Talks
Beijing says it will meet with American officials to discuss trade, but warned Washington against using the engagement to ratchet up pressure on China.
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Trump’s Kennedy Center Would Get $257 Million in House Republican Plan
A House committee proposed a huge increase in federal funding to repair and restore the center, which President Trump took over in February. Democrats have questions.
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With Trump In Power, Foreign Crypto Companies Make Inroads in US
The prime example is Tether, a firm that regulators once targeted. Its chief executive recently hobnobbed in Washington with lawmakers and lobbyists.
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New Details Emerge on Trump Officials’ Sprint to Gut Consumer Bureau Staff
Emails and testimonials from workers at the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau document the administration’s efforts to lay off 90 percent of the employees.
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The Missteps That Led to a Fatal Plane Crash at Reagan National Airport
New details revealed by The Times show that the failures on Jan. 29 before an Army helicopter crashed into a jet near Reagan National Airport were far more complex than previously known.
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The White House Correspondents’ Dinner: Red Carpet Arrivals
Wonky but chic: A crowd made up mostly of political journalists attended the annual White House Correspondents’ Association dinner on Saturday.