U.S. Bank Vice Chair and Chief Administrative Officer Terry Dolan is presumed to have been among the fatalities in a single-engine SOCATA TBM7 plane crash in Brooklyn Park, Minnesota. The plane, registered to Dolan, crashed into a home, causing a fire but resulting in no fatalities on the ground. Authorities, including the NTSB, are investigating the cause of the crash and working to identify the victims. While the medical examiner has yet to confirm Dolan’s presence on the aircraft, U.S. Bank expresses its condolences.
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A fatal plane crash involving two small, fixed-wing aircraft occurred at approximately 8:29 a.m. at Marana Regional Airport, resulting in two confirmed fatalities. The airport was subsequently closed following the incident. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) are currently investigating the cause of the crash. Further updates will be provided as they become available.
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In January 2024, Elon Musk posted on X that a major aviation accident would be necessary to end a government DEI hiring policy, a statement that resurfaced following a fatal 2025 plane crash. President Trump, seizing on the tragedy, baselessly blamed the crash on diversity hiring initiatives, despite the policy’s long existence. This claim was echoed by other Trump administration officials at a press conference where they emphasized merit-based hiring. While investigators are still determining the crash’s cause, Trump’s assertion linking DEI to the accident lacked evidence.
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A Learjet 55 medical plane, carrying four crew members, a pediatric patient, and an escort, crashed shortly after takeoff from Northeast Philadelphia Airport, resulting in a significant explosion and fire. The incident caused multiple injuries on the ground, impacting homes and vehicles in a densely populated residential area. Federal and local authorities, including the FAA and NTSB, are investigating the cause of the crash, with the NTSB leading the investigation. Mayor Parker urged residents to avoid the area and to not touch any debris.
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Kiah Duggins, a Wichita native and prominent civil rights attorney with Civil Rights Corps, perished in a plane crash near Washington, D.C., along with 67 others. A Harvard Law graduate and former Miss Butler County, Duggins dedicated her career to fighting for justice and equality, litigating cases challenging unconstitutional policing and money bail practices across multiple states. Before her death, she was set to become a law professor at Howard University. Duggins’ family has requested privacy during their grieving period.
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Trump’s response to the recent plane crash near Reagan National Airport has sparked widespread outrage and disbelief. He directly blamed diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives within the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for the tragedy, asserting that these programs have somehow weakened the agency’s capabilities. This claim, made without presenting any evidence, has been met with swift and harsh criticism.
The lack of evidence supporting Trump’s assertion is striking. He offered no concrete examples of how DEI initiatives led to the crash, instead relying on vague insinuations and broad generalizations. This approach to a national tragedy has left many questioning his judgment and motives, especially given the sensitivity of the situation.… Continue reading
Following a major midair collision between a commercial airliner and a military helicopter, President Trump held a press conference addressing the tragedy. He attributed the crash to a perceived lack of competency among air traffic controllers, criticizing the Obama and Biden administrations’ standards and blaming diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives. Trump stated his administration prioritizes “highest aptitude and intellect,” contrasting this with his predecessors’ policies. Despite ongoing investigations, Trump preemptively assigned blame and appointed a new acting FAA administrator.
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President Aliyev, meeting with families of victims and survivors of the Azerbaijan Airlines Embraer 190 crash, stated that the investigation’s initial findings place blame for the tragedy on Russian Federation representatives. He asserted Azerbaijan’s demand for justice, punishment of those responsible, and full transparency in the process. While withholding full details of the ongoing criminal case, the president emphasized the Azerbaijani government’s commitment to accountability. This demand for justice stems from the loss of Azerbaijani lives in this disaster.
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Following the downing of an Azerbaijani aircraft in Russia, President Aliyev publicly accused Russia of a cover-up, citing initially implausible explanations for the crash. He demanded accountability and punishment for those responsible, after four sources confirmed the plane was mistakenly shot down by Russian air defenses. While Russia opened a criminal investigation and initiated a joint inquiry, President Putin offered a rare apology, marking the closest Moscow has come to admitting culpability.
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