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May 11

Family of pilot killed in DC midair crash calls for air safety reforms, thanks Trump admin for swift action

The family of pilot Sam Lilley, killed in the Washington, D.C., midair crash, is fighting for increased aviation safety after the broken system was exposed.

May 9

Dems erupt after report of Trump firing Librarian of Congress: ‘A disgrace’

Democratic leaders erupted late Thursday after it was reported that President Trump had abruptly fired Librarian of Congress Carla Hayden.

May 7

205 arrested in FBI child sex operation, Patel and Bondi announce

Attorney General Pam Bondi and FBI Director Kash Patel on Wednesday announced that 205 alleged child sex predators who preyed on children online have been arrested in the last week as part of "Operation Restore Justice."

May 7

How many Americans are actually ready for REAL ID? Compliance crosses partisan, geographic bounds

Americans are scrambling to get compliant with REAL ID ahead of its May 7 deadline, 20 years after George Bush signed the law.

May 5

ICE nabs illegal migrant after blue city authorities drop home invasion, child abduction charges

An illegally present Honduran national was captured after several of his charges were dropped and he was released by Fairfax County officials.

May 5

Army pauses helicopter training flights around Pentagon after 2 disruptions to commercial flights last week

The Army paused helicopter training flights in and around the Pentagon after two commercial flights performed "go-arounds" to avoid an Army Black Hawk last week.

May 5

Deadline looms allowing left-wing court to select US attorney as state AGs urge confirmation of Trump pick

State attorneys general sent a letter to Senate Majority Leader John Thune and Sen. Chuck Grassley to confirm Ed Martin as U.S. attorney.

May 3

Two planes do 'go-arounds' to avoid military helicopter near Reagan Washington National Airport

Two planes had to perform "go-arounds" to avoid a military helicopter on Thursday at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, the site of a harrowing midair plane crash in January.

May 2

US readies Russia sanctions over Ukraine, unclear if Trump will sign, sources say

To intensify pressure on Moscow to end its war on Ukraine, U.S. officials have finalized new economic sanctions against Russia including energy and banking measures.

May 1

Jasmine Crockett sets sights on top Democratic seat on Oversight Committee: reports

Rep. Jasmine Crockett, D-Texas, is reportedly stumping for support to take over the top Democratic seat of the House Oversight Committee.