Black Boxes Found From Crashed American Airlines Plan; Controversial Trump Nominees Face Questions

Investigators have recovered two black boxes from the American Airlines jet involved in Wednesday’s midair collision over the Potomac River. 67 people died, making it the deadliest U.S. air disaster in over two decades. Early reports suggest the helicopter may have been flying above its designated altitude, with only one air traffic controller on duty at the time. Authorities continue searching for answers as families mourn the victims. NTD spoke with military attack helicopter pilot, William Dunn and commercial airline pilot Joshua Schirard, about what they know about the situation at Reagan International Airport.

Three of President Trump's most controversial cabinet picks were on Capitol Hill yesterday for their confirmation hearings, including RFK Jr. for HHS Secretary, Tulsi Gabbard for Head of National Intelligence, and Kash Patel for FBI Director. All but three Republicans In the Senate will need to confirm the nominees if all Democrats are opposed. NTD spoke with Aidan Johnston, the Director of Federal Affairs for Gun Owners of America about Kash Patel’s nomination hearing on Thursday.

President Donald Trump will impose a 25% tariff on Mexico and Canada. He says it’s to respond to illegal immigration and what he describes as massive subsidies that are given to the countries in the form of deficits. Some have warned the tariffs will raise costs for Americans, but Trump's nominee to lead the Commerce Department brushed it off. He says only some products will see price hikes, but it will not cause blanket inflation.