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FAA says it is investigating Trump helicopter safety incident in Washington

FAA says it is investigating Trump helicopter safety incident in Washington

By David Shepardson WASHINGTON, Aug 4 (Reuters) - The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration is reviewing an air-traffic safety incident Tuesday involving a military helicopter carrying President Donald Trump, the agency said.

Trump administration unveils new paid family leave incentives

Trump administration unveils new paid family leave incentives

By Jacob Bogage WASHINGTON, Aug 5 (Reuters) - The U.S. Treasury Department will announce new guidance on Wednesday expanding incentives for employers to offer paid family leave, according to three people familiar with the plans that the White House hopes to tout in midterm elections.

Congressman Don Bacon Criticizes President Trump's Rhetoric on Ukraine Conflict

Congressman Don Bacon Criticizes President Trump's Rhetoric on Ukraine Conflict

Don Bacon, a Republican congressman from Nebraska, has publicly criticized President Trump's comments regarding the Ukraine conflict. Bacon, a retired Air Force brigadier general, accused the White House of creating 'moral ambiguity' in its approach to the conflict. He emphasized that Russia is solely responsible for initiating the war. Bacon's criticism came after President Trump suggested that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky should simply 'end the war.' Bacon argued that such statements could undermine the clarity of the U.S. stance on the conflict and potentially weaken long-standing security alliances. He has been a vocal supporter of Ukraine in Congress and has expressed concerns about the potential weakening of U.S. alliances under Trump's leadership.

Factbox-Trump undertakes sweeping makeover of the White House and Washington

Factbox-Trump undertakes sweeping makeover of the White House and Washington

By Steve Holland and Trevor Hunnicutt WASHINGTON, Aug 3 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump is pursuing an ambitious remaking of Washington, with plans for projects ranging from a new White House ballroom to a 250-foot (76 m) arch and a recast Kennedy Center.

GOP holdouts say they will vote to advance Blanche's nomination for attorney general

GOP holdouts say they will vote to advance Blanche's nomination for attorney general

Two Republican senators who threatened to block acting Attorney General Todd Blanche’s bid to lead the Justice Department say they will vote to advance his nomination, ending an impasse over plans to create a fund to compensate allies of President Donald Trump

Efforts to Enhance DC Airspace Safety Continue Following Potomac Collision

Efforts to Enhance DC Airspace Safety Continue Following Potomac Collision

Eighteen months after a fatal collision between a military helicopter and a regional jet over the Potomac River, efforts to improve airspace safety in Washington, D.C., are ongoing. The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has issued 50 recommendations to enhance safety at Reagan National Airport and across the U.S. NTSB Chair Jennifer Homendy has urged Congress to act on these recommendations. The incident, which resulted in 67 fatalities, has prompted discussions on air traffic control procedures, staffing, and technology upgrades. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is working on implementing changes, with a complete overhaul expected by 2028.

Exclusive-Under Patel, FBI forges unprecedented law enforcement ties with China, Russia

Exclusive-Under Patel, FBI forges unprecedented law enforcement ties with China, Russia

By Jana Winter Aug 5 (Reuters) - FBI Director Kash Patel says he has forged new law enforcement partnerships with China and Russia, two longtime U.S. rivals, over the past year in hopes of gaining allies in combating transnational crime including fentanyl, cyber fraud and child sexual exploitation.

US companies are stepping up to cut reliance on China for critical minerals used in key weapons

US companies are stepping up to cut reliance on China for critical minerals used in key weapons

A small refinery tucked inside a New Hampshire office park is helping produce the critical minerals needed in the missiles used in the Iran war

As Blanche's path to confirmation is cleared, Trump's tax audit immunity remains in place

As Blanche's path to confirmation is cleared, Trump's tax audit immunity remains in place

Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche has rescinded President Donald Trump’s $1.8 billion “anti-weaponization fund” meant for his political allies

Trump's arch could disrupt the historical significance of many of Washington's sites, report says

Trump's arch could disrupt the historical significance of many of Washington's sites, report says

President Donald Trump's proposed 250-foot triumphal arch could disrupt the historical significance of many sites near its planned location

President Trump Orders Redo of White House Helipad Amid Dissatisfaction

President Trump Orders Redo of White House Helipad Amid Dissatisfaction

President Trump has ordered contractors to redo weeks of completed work on a new helipad at the White House, expressing dissatisfaction with the project's progress. The helipad, intended to accommodate new Sikorsky VH-92A Patriot helicopters for Marine One, is part of a multimillion-dollar renovation effort. The helipad was designed to feature an enlarged version of the presidential seal, but Trump has demanded changes to ensure it is level to the horizon, a challenge given the natural slope of the South Lawn. The project, funded by Sikorsky, a Lockheed Martin subsidiary, is estimated to cost between $5 million to $6 million. The helipad is one of several construction projects initiated by Trump, who has not sought approvals from Congress or the Commission of Fine Art.

US faces new pressure to build weapons without China's rare earth magnets

US faces new pressure to build weapons without China's rare earth magnets

A group of young scientists and entrepreneurs started a backyard lab in Boston in 2018 to find a cleaner metal-refining method