A passenger jet and military helicopter collided while landing at Reagan National Airport near Washington D.C., prompting the airport to halt operations amid a large search-and-rescue operation in the Potomac River. The plane was carrying 60 passengers and four crew, while the number of people aboard the helicopter is unclear. (AP)
The White House budget office has rescinded its federal aid freeze. This action comes after a federal judge temporarily halted the freeze, which had caused chaos and backlash, with issues affecting government programs and Medicaid funding. Many Republican lawmakers joined Democrats in opposing the order. (UPI)
Former New Jersey Sen. Bob Menendez was sentenced to 11 years in prison for bribery, extortion, and obstruction of justice. Despite his defense arguing for a shorter sentence due to his age and hardships, the judge sided with prosecutors’ call for 15 years, citing the seriousness of the crimes committed. (CBS News)
Frontier Airlines made a bid to acquire Spirit Airlines, currently in bankruptcy, for an undisclosed sum. The proposal aims to create a stronger low-fare airline, providing more value than Spirit’s standalone plan. (UPI)
The USDA issued a public health alert for Wegmans breaded chicken breast nuggets due to possible bone fragment contamination. The affected product was distributed to specific locations and has a best if used by date of August 26, 2025. Consumers are urged to discard or return the product. (NBC News)
