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Former chief resigned 10 days ago, after Elon Musk, a close adviser to Donald Trump, called for him to quit

The National Transportation Safety Board promised to “leave no stone unturned” in its investigation into the fatal collision between the Army Black Hawk helicopter and an American Airlines regional jet in Washington, D.C. on Wednesday night.

United States President Donald Trump recently issued an executive order to end federal diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) programs. In the days since, Trump has even tried to blame a deadly Washington, D.C., plane crash on DEI hiring practices, without citing any evidence. He was swiftly criticized for his statement.

Amazon is suing an agency in Washington state to prevent the release of some company materials to The Washington Post

Secretary promises ‘answers for the families’ as Trump baselessly blames crash on diversity hiring

More flights, staffing shortages and mounting safety questions may have played a role in deadly air collision

Trump says there are no survivors after Washington DC crash involving 67 people leaves number of US skaters dead – 64 years after 18 members of American team killed in plane collision

‘Am I safe if our own government can’t keep our helicopters safe? Who are the ones here to protect us?’ one flyer said

President scapegoats diversity and inclusion initiatives while addressing air traffic disaster that left 67 dead