The Biden administration has suffered a setback after the withdrawal of their nominee to run the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Phillip Washington. The White House blamed the withdrawal on "an onslaught of unfounded Republican attacks" and Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg called Washington “an excellent nominee”. Despite Democratic support, key senators on their side balked at supporting Biden’s pick, and it remains to be seen who will be chosen to fill the role of FAA Administrator.
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Phillip Washington, President Joe Biden's pick to lead the Federal Aviation Administration, has withdrawn his nomination due to Republican attacks on his service and experience. The Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation was scheduled to vote on Washington's nomination, but it was cancelled due to lack of support. The White House praised Washington's public service record and qualifications, and is expected to move quickly to find a suitable replacement.
The Walshe family of Massachusetts is at the center of a missing person investigation involving Ana Walshe, a 39-year-old mother of three. Brian Walshe, Ana's husband, was arrested on a charge of misleading investigators. A 2014 Washington, D.C., Metropolitan Police Department report revealed Brian had threatened Ana and her friends eight years ago, but the case was closed due to the victim's refusal to cooperate. Police are still searching for Ana and are asking anyone with information to contact the Cohasset Police Department.
Four University of Idaho students were found dead in a home near campus in November, and on Thursday, the suspect, Bryan Kohberger, appeared in an…
The White House has confirmed that a small number of documents with classified markings from President Joe Biden’s time as Vice President were found in…
White House attorneys have confirmed that documents with classified markings dating from President Joe Biden’s time as Vice President have been found at two locations…
US Consumer Product Safety Commissioner Richard Trumka Jr. has sought to allay fears that the federal government is looking to ban gas stoves, stressing that…
Rep. Barbara Lee (D-Calif.) has announced her plans to run for Senate in 2024, joining the list of contenders for the seat currently held by…