DCA's Control Tower Was Understaffed, Trump Blames Predecessors and Diversity Programs for Crash, and We've Got Suggestions for Things to Do This Weekend - Washingtonian
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The article discusses various noteworthy happenings, including weather updates, personal music recommendations, and the response to a tragic air disaster. The air traffic control issues at National Airport, highlighted by an FAA report of understaffing, have raised concerns. Trump has been criticized for his remarks regarding the crash, deflecting accountability while simultaneously appointing a new interim FAA administrator amid ongoing investigations. Additionally, the article showcases Willow Avalon’s music, connecting her unique sound to Americana and mainstream country influences as she performs locally.
President Trump blamed his predecessors and diversity programs for the crash and, when asked whether he would visit the site of the crash, asked, 'Want me to go swimming?'
An initial FAA report says the air traffic control tower at National Airport was understaffed and had been for years.
The crash followed years of alarms about the nation's hallowed air-safety system, as mentioned in the National Transportation Safety Board's ongoing investigation.
Avalon strides a line between Americana and mainstream country, and I really enjoy her rowdy, raunchy lyrics and raspy voice, which sometimes sounds as if First Aid Kit were actually from the US.
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