News for January 30, 2025

Sen. Bill Cassidy, a Republican doctor and key Senate swing vote, signaled that Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s path to leading the health department could be in trouble over his anti-vaccine views.

The National Transportation Safety Board is investigating what caused a deadly midair collision between a passenger jet and an Army helicopter near Washington, D.C.

President Donald Trump blamed diversity, equity and inclusion policies for a deadly plane crash, even though investigators had not yet found a cause.

Federal workers say President Donald Trump and the Office of Personnel Management are creating fear and chaos with rapid changes meant to push employees out and reshape the government.

Credit card debt forgiveness can help people settle debt for less, but it also has serious risks like credit damage, taxes, and possible creditor pushback.

After a deadly midair crash near Washington, President Donald Trump used the moment to attack diversity, equity and inclusion efforts and blame past Democratic administrations, drawing criticism for putting politics ahead of mourning.

President Donald Trump’s anti-DEI policies are drawing alarm from women in STEM, who say the changes could make the field even less diverse and harder to enter.

After the deadly Washington, D.C. plane crash, lawmakers said the National Transportation Safety Board should lead a full investigation and raised new worries about crowded and complex airspace near Reagan National Airport.

Big investors, including Steve Cohen, Karen Karniol-Tambour, and Howard Marks, said they are cautious about markets in 2025 because high valuations, inflation risks, and Trump’s policies could make stocks more volatile.

The Anglican Catholic Church revoked Calvin Robinson’s license after he mimicked Elon Musk’s straight-arm gesture, which many viewed as a Nazi salute.

An American Airlines regional jet and an Army helicopter collided near Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, killing all 67 people aboard, as federal officials began a recovery effort and investigation.

The Bureau of Economic Analysis said U.S. GDP grew 2.3% in the fourth quarter of 2024, a bit below forecasts, while the Federal Reserve stayed cautious about cutting rates.

OpenAI is partnering with the U.S. National Laboratories to use its AI models for scientific research and nuclear weapons security.

The U.S. economy grew at a solid pace in the last quarter of 2024, but the Federal Reserve stayed cautious because inflation remained above target.

Andrew Taake, who was pardoned for his Jan. 6 role, is now wanted by Texas authorities on a separate 2016 charge of soliciting a minor online.