The 7 Thursday, January 30, 2025
Jan 30, 2025
A tragic plane and helicopter crash in D.C. raises alarms as rescue efforts unfold. Political tensions surface with discussions on Trump's administration and controversial hearings, including RFK Jr.'s. Meanwhile, hostages are released amid geopolitical strains, and climate change research reveals polar secrets. Exciting discoveries from asteroid samples point to potential origins of life on Earth and beyond, sparking curiosity about our cosmic neighborhood.
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DC Plane Crash
- A passenger plane and military helicopter collided and crashed into the Potomac River near Reagan National Airport.
- Rescue efforts are underway in frigid conditions, but no survivors have been reported.
White House Policy Reversals and New Orders
- The White House reversed its federal spending freeze after facing intense backlash.
- President Trump, however, ordered the construction of a migrant detention camp in Guantanamo Bay.
RFK Jr. Confirmation Hearing
- Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s confirmation hearing for health secretary was heated, with Democrats criticizing his vaccine skepticism.
- He faced questions about anti-vaccine merchandise sold by an organization he founded.