The D.C. plane crash has renewed concerns about air accidents in high-traffic areas, with all 67 passengers killed in the American Airlines flight collision with an Army helicopter over the Potomac River near Washington D.C. The cause of the incident remains unclear, with federal investigators focusing on air traffic control staffing at the time of the crash. The crash is the first fatal commercial plane crash in the U.S. since 2009, and among the victims were figure skaters from the U.S. and Russia, a group of friends returning from a duck hunt, and a Howard University law professor.
In other news, the FDA has approved a new nonopioid painkiller called Journavx from Vertex Pharmaceuticals for treating moderate to severe acute pain in adults. The drug is non-addictive and could reduce the reliance on opioids for pain management post-surgery. However, experts are calling for more research on its efficacy. Additionally, NBC News spoke to transgender service members who could be impacted by Trump’s executive order banning transgender individuals from enlisting in the military, despite their successful and dedicated service.
In politics, confirmation hearings for nominees like Robert F. Kennedy Jr., Tulsi Gabbard, and Kash Patel have been contentious, with concerns raised over Kennedy’s anti-vaccine rhetoric and Gabbard’s previous support for Edward Snowden. Patel also faced scrutiny for his comments on the Jan. 6 Capitol rioters. Meanwhile, many top FBI officials have been asked to resign or face demotion. Stay updated with NBC News for the latest updates on these developments.
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