A quick report from the Senate Hart Building - 1/30/25

Good morning, but sad! I am in the line awaiting Kash Patel's confirmation hearing.

I was going to the Reagan Airport earlier this morning. I realized I didn't have enough time. Then, was also going to the DC Fire Helipad where they have a temporary morgue for dead bodies from the collision. No time either. I will try after the hearing.

A busy day here on the Hill. 3 hearings in the same building at the same time... Kash, Tulsi and Bobby.

https://www.nbcwashington.com/news/local/live-updates-american-airlines-flight-crashes-into-potomac-river-near-reagan-national/3829292/?cardId=1:14:3829791

U.S. Army Helicopter - Black Hawk

- Sikorsky UH-60
- Twin Engine - GE T70
- 4 blades
- 380 mile range
- Medium lift
- MEDEVAC
- carry 14 fully-equipped soldiers
- armored fuselage - withstanding hits from guns up to 23mm (about 1 inch)

2 Former World Champions from Russia, age 52 and 54 also on the AA plane.