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Trump begins firings of FAA staff

Trump begins firings of FAA staff just weeks after fatal DC plane crash

The Trump administration has begun firing several hundred Federal Aviation Administration employees, upending staff on a busy air travel weekend and just weeks after a fatal midair collision near Washington.

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FAA firings begin weeks after deadly crash near DC

The Trump administration began firing hundreds of employees at the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) on Friday, just weeks after a deadly crash outside of Washington, D.C., put a spotlight on the agency.

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Trump Administration Begins Firing Hundreds of FAA Staff Despite Recent Safety Concerns

The firings hit the FAA as federal officials have been raising concerns about an overtaxed and understaffed air traffic control system for years.

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AP Reporter Nailed Over Wild Lie About DOGE, Trots Out the 'Elon's a Nazi' Narrative in Desperate Attempt to Distract

As the Federal Aviation Administration and the Department of Government Efficiency both come under media scrutiny for obvious ...

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FAA Employees Say Trump and Musk’s Purge Is a ‘Threat’ to Air Safety

Donald Trump and Elon Musk fired hundreds of Federal Aviation Administration employees. The administration argues it won’t ...

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FAA fires hundreds of staff, sparking safety concerns at local airports

The U.S. Department of Transportation, which oversees the FAA, says it continues to hire and onboard air-traffic controllers and safety professionals, including mechanics and other support staff. The ...

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'President Plane Accident': FAA worker renames Trump as laid off staff warn of 'danger'

Workers at the Federal Aviation Administration sounded the alarm this week after President Donald Trump and Elon Musk oversaw the firing of around 400 employees. The Associated Press reported that the ...