A passenger jet carrying 64 passengers collided in midair with an Army helicopter in the Washington, D.C., area on Wednesday night, resulting in a national tragedy that claimed the lives of dozens of people just 11 days into Donald Trump's presidency. In the same way that his campaign repeatedly defied political convention, his response eschewed the standard strategy that presidents usually employ following a tragedy. The president started accusing people and attacking without waiting for a thorough investigation or a list of the victims. Instead of focusing on the victims and eschewing political conflict, he used it to forward his goal in opposition to diversity, equality, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives. His strategy shifted the focus from the case's victims, recovery attempts, and inves...

Despite the fact that the investigation into the deadly accident is still ongoing, President Donald Trump hinted Thursday at his first press conference since the plane crash over the Potomac River that diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives may be to blame. Trump stated Thursday morning that we must appoint our most intelligent individuals to serve as air traffic controllers. It makes no difference who they are, how they speak, or how they seem. They must be gifted, gifted by nature. Geniuses. Ordinary folks cannot perform their jobs. This job cannot be performed by ordinary persons. We'll rebuild trust in American aviation, even though they can't. Trump talked extensively about the Federal Aviation Administration's DEI programs, especially those implemented under Presidents Barack ...

Although diversity, equality, and inclusion initiatives have been branded as discriminatory by President Donald Trump's executive orders, a number of women who work in STEM-related roles inside the federal government criticized his directives as measures that only aim to deepen already-existing racial and gender gaps. Women scientists, engineers, and other female federal employees told NBC News that they are afraid for their future careers, citing issues ranging from feeling excluded under the new administration to having limited access to STEM fields. Where are the women in STEM fields if we truly live in a society where everyone may participate equally? One Hispanic woman who works for a federal agency that deals with science and technology made this statement. She was afraid of reprisa...

According to officials, the American Eagle flight that collided in midair with a U.S. Army Black Hawk chopper and plunged into the Potomac River on Wednesday night contained at least a dozen professional figure skaters. According to Doug Zeghibe, CEO of the Skating Club of Boston, the athletes had been taking part in a U.S. Figure Skating development camp in Wichita, Kansas, which was aimed at young skaters with promise. Zeghibe told reporters in Norwood, Massachusetts, "As far as we know, 14 skaters who were going home... were lost in the plane crash." "It s a major loss for our skating community." For live coverage, follow along. According to Zeghibe, six victims—two skaters, two coaches, and two mothers—were connected to the Skating Club of Boston. The club's teenagers, Spencer Lane and...

Washington Concerns have been raised by a number of Congressmen regarding the level of air traffic in the region where a military helicopter and a commercial passenger flight collided Wednesday night over the Potomac River. Lawmakers stated they trusted the National Transportation Safety Board to conduct a thorough, protracted inquiry and did not assign responsibility for the disaster. However, they claimed the fatal collision heightened concerns about traffic in a busy transit corridor where passenger jets entering and leaving Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) share airspace with military and other helicopters. This has caused me a great deal of worry for a long time and still does. I am confident that the National Transportation Safety Board will conduct an investigation ...

Many investors should find comfort in the following backdrop: a robust bull market, pro-business policies pledged by the Trump administration, and a Federal Reserve on the verge of executing a soft landing. The greatest personalities on Wall Street, though, don't seem too optimistic about the coming year. This week, hedge-fund tycoons and industry experts gathered in Miami for an alternative investments conference, and they all expressed caution about high market prices and the possible drawbacks of President Donald Trump's protectionist policies. Steve Cohen of Point72 stated that he thinks a crackdown on immigration and tariffs will increase inflationary pressures and reduce consumer spending. As a result, the owner of the Mets and head of the family office anticipates a rough market ove...

According to Army major Alivia Stehlik, who came out as transgender in the spring of 2017, she was anxious about the reactions of her fellow soldiers and coworkers, particularly since she works as a physical therapist. Most of your patients require personal contact, and at first I was apprehensive that people could find it awkward, she added. She did, however, say that in the eight years since coming out, she has been pleasantly pleased at every turn. No one cares that I'm trans, she said, including my patients, coworkers, and other people I've worked with. They simply refer to me as Dr. Stehlik or Major Stehlik. That's all. Whoever is in political power at the moment shouldn't affect our service. Lieutenant Nicolas Talbott, Army Reserve On Monday, President Donald Trump signed an executi...

At her confirmation hearing on Thursday, a number of Republican senators questioned Tulsi Gabbard, President Donald Trump's nominee for director of national intelligence, harshly about her prior support for intelligence leaker Edward Snowden and her changing opinions on an electronic surveillance program backed by senators whose votes she needs. The Senate Intelligence Committee, which is hosting the hearing and has the first vote on Gabbard's candidacy, is controlled by Republicans with a slim 9–8 majority. Some of the Republican members asked questions that suggested Gabbard might not win their support. Gabbard will need the support of every Republican on the Senate Intelligence Committee in order to maintain her chances of being confirmed, as Democrats are predicted to reject her. The S...

The sports bar company Twin Peaks, which is the first restaurant IPO of the year and could serve as a litmus test for others wishing to go public, begins trading on the Nasdaq on Thursday under the symbol TWNP. For a number of years, the IPO market has been slow, especially for consumer companies. Many businesses were deterred from going public by rising interest rates, rising inflation, wary consumers, and the possibility of decreased valuations. Due to market conditions, several businesses decided not to try their luck on the public markets but instead to look for a sale. Even exceptional successes like the Cava sIPO failed to persuade others to follow in its footsteps. However, many people are hoping that this year would see a thaw in the IPO market. According to Nick Einhorn, vice pres...