Trump implied that a long-standing FAA policy could be to blame for the deadly collision between an Army helicopter and a passenger airplane.

Trump on Thursday criticized hiring practices of his predecessor that promoted diversity, equity and inclusion.

Phyllis Fong, a 22-year veteran of the Agriculture Department, had told colleagues that she intended to stay after the White House fired her Friday. Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) said Wednesday he plans to veto a Republican-sponsored immigration bill that was passed by the Florida Legislature this week,

White House Press Secretary Karen Levitt says they were authorized by the FAA for research adding that many were hobbyists and private citizens.