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Trump signs order to gut Voice of America, other agencies
U.S. President Donald Trump signed an order cutting funding to Voice of America’s parent agency, forcing staff out.
Trump says US 'in mourning' after no survivors from Washington DC plane and helicopter crash
Anadolu Agency
U.S. President Donald Trump announced on Thursday that there were no survivors after a commercial plane carrying 64 passengers collided with a military helicopter near Washington, D.C.
He stated that authorities have not yet determined the cause of the crash involving American Airlines Flight 5342 and an Army Black Hawk helicopter near Reagan National Airport but mentioned that they have "strong theories and insights" regarding the incident.
"We think we have some pretty good ideas, but we'll find out how this disaster occurred, and we'll ensure that nothing like this ever happens again. The FAA and the NTSB and the US military will be carrying out a systematic and comprehensive investigation," he said.
Trump blamed the crew of the military helicopter, saying, "You had a pilot problem from the standpoint of the helicopter."
"It was very clear night, it was cold, but clear and clear as you could be the American Airlines plane had lights blazing, they had all their landing lights on," Trump said.
"You had a helicopter that had the ability to stop, I have helicopters. You can stop a helicopter very quickly. It had the ability to go up or down and had the ability to turn. And the turn it made was not the correct turn, obviously. And it did, somewhat, the opposite of what it was told."
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Washington expels South African Ambassador
The United States of America on Friday gave marching orders to the South African Ambassador Ebrahim Rasool declaring him ‘persona non grata’ - the latin phrase for “unwelcome person”.
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USA News
Trump speaks at the U.S. Justice Department
President Donald Trump addressed the U.S. Justice Department on Friday, discussing ongoing legal challenges and investigations into his actions. His remarks come amid scrutiny over his handling of classified documents and other legal matters.
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Gaza-Israel
US proposes 'bridge' to extend Gaza ceasefire, White House says
The United States has proposed a "bridge" plan to extend the ceasefire in Gaza through April, aiming to facilitate negotiations for a permanent halt to hostilities and ensure the release of U.S.-Israeli citizen Edan Alexander.
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Russia news
As Trump thaws ties, Russia has a new public enemy number one: Britain
Russia has escalated tensions with Britain, accusing it of being a "warmonger" and the primary obstacle to peace efforts in Ukraine. The accusations come as the UK continues to support Ukraine with military aid, drawing sharp criticism from Moscow.
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