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Defense Metals Corp is a mineral exploration company focused on metals and elements commonly used in the EV market, military, national security, and "GREEN" energy technologies, such as high-strength alloys and rare earth magnets. operates in one business segment, being the exploration, development, and evaluation of the Wicheeda Project in British Columbia, Canada. It holds a portfolio of one hundred percent of the one thousand seven hundred eight hectares of Rare Earth Wicheeda Property in British Columbia, Canada. The mineral deposits are commonly used in the electric power market, defense industry, national security sector, and in the production of green energy technologies.

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<p>DHI Group, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DHX#NYSE">DHX</a>) ("DHI" or the "Company") today announced its board of directors has approved the appointments of Greg Schippers as Chief Financial Officer and Jack Connolly as Chief Legal Officer.</p>
<p>Mr. Schippers has been serving as Interim Chief Financial Officer since November 2024. He has overall responsibility for the financial organization including financial planning, accounting, financial reporting, investor relations, treasury, internal audit and tax. Mr. Schippers joined DHI in 2014 as Vice President of Finance and Controller, taking on increasing responsibility during his tenure.</p>
<p>Mr. Connolly has previously served as General Counsel since May 2023, joining DHI in July 2018 as in-house corporate attorney. He's responsible for managing all legal affairs, including intellectual property, mergers and acquisitions, strategic alliances, corporate securities, litigation and employment law, and data privacy, as well as supervising outside counsel.</p>


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FIS Announced Increased Quarterly Dividend From $0.36 To $0.40

<p>TFS Financial (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TFSL#NASDAQ">TFSL</a>) reported quarterly earnings of $0.08 per share which beat the analyst consensus estimate of $0.06 by 33.33 percent. This is a 14.29 percent increase over earnings of $0.07 per share from the same period last year.</p>


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TFS Financial Q1 EPS $0.08 Beats $0.06 Estimate

<p><strong>AppFolio</strong> (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/APPF#NASDAQ">APPF</a>) released its Q4 earnings on Thursday, January 30, 2025 at 04:05 PM.</p>
<p>Here's what's important from the earnings announcement.</p>
<h3>Earnings</h3>
<p>AppFolio missed estimated earnings by -2.0%, reporting an EPS of $0.92 versus an estimate of $0.94.</p>
<p>Revenue was up $31.83 million from the same period last year.</p>
<h3>Performance in Previous Earnings</h3>
<p>The company beat on EPS by $0.26 in the last quarter, resulting in a 11.0% increase share price change the following day.</p>
<p>Here's a look at AppFolio's past performance:</p>
<p>
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th><strong>Quarter</strong></th>
<th><strong>Q3 2024</strong></th>
<th><strong>Q2 2024</strong></th>
<th><strong>Q1 2024</strong></th>
<th><strong>Q4 2023</strong></th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td><strong>EPS Estimate</strong></td>
<td>1.03</td>
<td>0.96</td>
<td>0.89</td>
<td>0.72</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><strong>EPS Actual</strong></td>
<td>1.29</td>
<td>1.12</td>
<td>1.05</td>
<td>0.88</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><strong>Revenue Estimate</strong></td>
<td>199.10M</td>
<td>190.57M</td>
<td>178.69M</td>
<td>162.71M</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><strong>Revenue Actual</strong></td>
<td>205.73M</td>
<td>197.38M</td>
<td>187.43M</td>
<td>171.83M</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
</p>
<p>To track all earnings releases for AppFolio <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/APPF/earnings">visit their earnings calendar here.</a> </p>
<p>This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.</p>


APPF

Recap: AppFolio Q4 Earnings

<p><strong>Olin</strong> (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/OLN#NYSE">OLN</a>) announced its Q4 earnings on Thursday, January 30, 2025 at 04:05 PM.</p>
<p>Here's a breakdown of the earnings report.</p>
<h3>Earnings</h3>
<p>Olin beat estimated earnings by 325.0%, reporting an EPS of $0.09 versus an estimate of $-0.04.</p>
<p>Revenue was up $56.40 million from the same period last year.</p>
<h3>Earnings History Overview</h3>
<p>During the previous quarter, the company missed on EPS by $0.25, leading to a 8.0% drop share price change the next day.</p>
<p>Here's a look at Olin's past performance:</p>
<p>
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th><strong>Quarter</strong></th>
<th><strong>Q3 2024</strong></th>
<th><strong>Q2 2024</strong></th>
<th><strong>Q1 2024</strong></th>
<th><strong>Q4 2023</strong></th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td><strong>EPS Estimate</strong></td>
<td>0.04</td>
<td>0.70</td>
<td>0.38</td>
<td>0.19</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><strong>EPS Actual</strong></td>
<td>-0.21</td>
<td>0.62</td>
<td>0.40</td>
<td>0.43</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><strong>Revenue Estimate</strong></td>
<td>1.57B</td>
<td>1.71B</td>
<td>1.65B</td>
<td>1.52B</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><strong>Revenue Actual</strong></td>
<td>1.59B</td>
<td>1.64B</td>
<td>1.64B</td>
<td>1.61B</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
</p>
<p>To track all earnings releases for Olin <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/OLN/earnings">visit their earnings calendar here.</a> </p>
<p>This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.</p>


Insights into Olin Q4 Earnings

<p><strong>First Business Finl Servs</strong> (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FBIZ#NASDAQ">FBIZ</a>) released its Q4 earnings on Thursday, January 30, 2025 at 04:00 PM.</p>
<p>Here's what's important from the earnings announcement.</p>
<h3>Earnings</h3>
<p>First Business Finl Servs beat estimated earnings by 13.0%, reporting an EPS of $1.43 versus an estimate of $1.26.</p>
<p>Revenue was up $4.52 million from the same period last year.</p>
<h3>Performance in Previous Earnings</h3>
<p>The company beat on EPS by $0.05 in the last quarter, resulting in a 4.0% drop share price change the following day.</p>
<p>Here's a look at First Business Finl Servs's past performance:</p>
<p>
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th><strong>Quarter</strong></th>
<th><strong>Q3 2024</strong></th>
<th><strong>Q2 2024</strong></th>
<th><strong>Q1 2024</strong></th>
<th><strong>Q4 2023</strong></th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td><strong>EPS Estimate</strong></td>
<td>1.19</td>
<td>1.09</td>
<td>1.12</td>
<td>1.13</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><strong>EPS Actual</strong></td>
<td>1.24</td>
<td>1.23</td>
<td>1.04</td>
<td>1.15</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><strong>Revenue Estimate</strong></td>
<td>38.77M</td>
<td>37.25M</td>
<td>37.73M</td>
<td>37.47M</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><strong>Revenue Actual</strong></td>
<td>38.07M</td>
<td>37.97M</td>
<td>36.28M</td>
<td>36.63M</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
</p>
<p>To track all earnings releases for First Business Finl Servs <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/FBIZ/earnings">visit their earnings calendar here.</a> </p>
<p>This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.</p>


FBIZ

First Business Finl Servs Q4 Earnings Assessment

<p><strong>Credit Acceptance</strong> (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CACC#NASDAQ">CACC</a>) reported its Q4 earnings results on Thursday, January 30, 2025 at 04:01 PM.</p>
<p>Here's what investors need to know about the announcement.</p>
<h3>Earnings</h3>
<p>Credit Acceptance beat estimated earnings by 28.000000000000004%, reporting an EPS of $10.17 versus an estimate of $7.93.</p>
<p>Revenue was up $74.30 million from the same period last year.</p>
<h3>Earnings History Overview</h3>
<p>The company missed on EPS by $0.26 in the previous quarter, leading to a 8.0% drop share price change the next day.</p>
<p>Here's a look at Credit Acceptance's past performance:</p>
<p>
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th><strong>Quarter</strong></th>
<th><strong>Q3 2024</strong></th>
<th><strong>Q2 2024</strong></th>
<th><strong>Q1 2024</strong></th>
<th><strong>Q4 2023</strong></th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td><strong>EPS Estimate</strong></td>
<td>9.05</td>
<td>8.91</td>
<td>8.35</td>
<td>5.43</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><strong>EPS Actual</strong></td>
<td>8.79</td>
<td>10.29</td>
<td>9.28</td>
<td>10.06</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><strong>Revenue Estimate</strong></td>
<td>545.89M</td>
<td>525.03M</td>
<td>455.76M</td>
<td>489.53M</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><strong>Revenue Actual</strong></td>
<td>550.30M</td>
<td>538.20M</td>
<td>508.00M</td>
<td>491.60M</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
</p>
<p>To track all earnings releases for Credit Acceptance <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/CACC/earnings">visit their earnings calendar here.</a> </p>
<p>This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.</p>


CACC

Credit Acceptance Earnings Analysis: Q4 Recap

<p><strong>Bancorp</strong> (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TBBK#NASDAQ">TBBK</a>) released its Q4 earnings on Thursday, January 30, 2025 at 04:05 PM.</p>
<p>Here's what's important from the earnings announcement.</p>
<h3>Earnings</h3>
<p>Bancorp beat estimated earnings by 2.0%, reporting an EPS of $1.15 versus an estimate of $1.13.</p>
<p>Revenue was up $2.14 million from the same period last year.</p>
<h3>Previous Earnings Records</h3>
<p>Last quarter the company missed on EPS by $0.08 which was followed by a 14.000000000000002% drop in the share price the next day.</p>
<p>Here's a look at Bancorp's past performance:</p>
<p>
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th><strong>Quarter</strong></th>
<th><strong>Q3 2024</strong></th>
<th><strong>Q2 2024</strong></th>
<th><strong>Q1 2024</strong></th>
<th><strong>Q4 2023</strong></th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td><strong>EPS Estimate</strong></td>
<td>1.12</td>
<td>1.07</td>
<td>1.05</td>
<td>0.95</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><strong>EPS Actual</strong></td>
<td>1.04</td>
<td>1.07</td>
<td>1.06</td>
<td>0.95</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><strong>Revenue Estimate</strong></td>
<td>99.31M</td>
<td>96.41M</td>
<td>116.51M</td>
<td>90.65M</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><strong>Revenue Actual</strong></td>
<td>93.73M</td>
<td>93.80M</td>
<td>94.42M</td>
<td>92.16M</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
</p>
<p>New investors should note that it is sometimes not an earnings beat or miss that most affects the price of a stock, but the guidance (or forecast).</p>
<h3>Guidance</h3>
<p>Bancorp management provided guidance for FY 2025, expecting earnings between $5.25 and $5.25 per share.</p>
<p>To track all earnings releases for Bancorp <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/TBBK/earnings">visit their earnings calendar here.</a> </p>
<p>This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.</p>


TBBK

Bancorp Earnings Review: Q4 Summary

<p><strong>Standex International</strong> (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SXI#NYSE">SXI</a>) released its Q2 earnings on Thursday, January 30, 2025 at 04:01 PM.</p>
<p>Here's what's important from the earnings announcement.</p>
<h3>Earnings</h3>
<p>Standex International beat estimated earnings by 14.000000000000002%, reporting an EPS of $1.91 versus an estimate of $1.67.</p>
<p>Revenue was up $11.41 million from the same period last year.</p>
<h3>Historical Earnings Summary</h3>
<p>The company beat on EPS by $0.01 in the last quarter, resulting in a 4.0% increase share price change the following day.</p>
<p>Here's a look at Standex International's past performance:</p>
<p>
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th><strong>Quarter</strong></th>
<th><strong>Q1 2025</strong></th>
<th><strong>Q4 2024</strong></th>
<th><strong>Q3 2024</strong></th>
<th><strong>Q2 2024</strong></th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td><strong>EPS Estimate</strong></td>
<td>1.70</td>
<td>1.72</td>
<td>1.67</td>
<td>1.72</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><strong>EPS Actual</strong></td>
<td>1.71</td>
<td>1.76</td>
<td>1.75</td>
<td>1.78</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><strong>Revenue Estimate</strong></td>
<td>181.39M</td>
<td>181.29M</td>
<td>180.14M</td>
<td>182.52M</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><strong>Revenue Actual</strong></td>
<td>170.46M</td>
<td>180.19M</td>
<td>177.27M</td>
<td>178.40M</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
</p>
<p>To track all earnings releases for Standex International <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/SXI/earnings">visit their earnings calendar here.</a> </p>
<p>This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.</p>


Standex International Q2 Earnings Assessment

<p>The Company expects to grant the underwriters a 30-day option to purchase up to an additional 1.50 million shares of common stock at the public offering price, less the underwriting discounts and commissions.</p>
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AESI

Atlas Energy Solutions Commences Public Offering Of Aggregate Of 10M Shares Of Its Common Stock

<p>The Q3 earnings report for <strong>Cavco Indus</strong> (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CVCO#NASDAQ">CVCO</a>) was released on Thursday, January 30, 2025 at 04:05 PM.</p>
<p>Here's what investors need to know about the latest announcement.</p>
<h3>Earnings</h3>
<p>Cavco Indus beat estimated earnings by 41.0%, reporting an EPS of $6.9 versus an estimate of $4.89.</p>
<p>Revenue was up $75.27 million from the same period last year.</p>
<h3>Past Earnings Performance</h3>
<p>The company beat on EPS by $0.52 in the last quarter, resulting in a 9.0% increase share price change the following day.</p>
<p>Here's a look at Cavco Indus's past performance:</p>
<p>
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th><strong>Quarter</strong></th>
<th><strong>Q2 2025</strong></th>
<th><strong>Q1 2025</strong></th>
<th><strong>Q4 2024</strong></th>
<th><strong>Q3 2024</strong></th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td><strong>EPS Estimate</strong></td>
<td>4.76</td>
<td>4.70</td>
<td>4.51</td>
<td>4.27</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><strong>EPS Actual</strong></td>
<td>5.28</td>
<td>4.11</td>
<td>4.03</td>
<td>4.27</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><strong>Revenue Estimate</strong></td>
<td>479.79M</td>
<td>462.32M</td>
<td>470.11M</td>
<td>425.88M</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><strong>Revenue Actual</strong></td>
<td>507.46M</td>
<td>477.60M</td>
<td>420.12M</td>
<td>446.77M</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
</p>
<p>To track all earnings releases for Cavco Indus <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/CVCO/earnings">visit their earnings calendar here.</a> </p>
<p>This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.</p>


CVCO

Cavco Indus Earnings Analysis: Q3 Recap

<p><strong>Canadian National Railway</strong> (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CNI#NYSE">CNI</a>) reported its Q4 earnings results on Thursday, January 30, 2025 at 04:05 PM.</p>
<p>Here's what investors need to know about the announcement.</p>
<h3>Earnings</h3>
<p>Canadian National Railway missed estimated earnings by -3.0%, reporting an EPS of $1.3 versus an estimate of $1.34.</p>
<p>Revenue was down $169.00 million from the same period last year.</p>
<h3>Historical Earnings Summary</h3>
<p>The company beat on EPS by $0.03 in the last quarter, resulting in a 0.0% increase share price change the following day.</p>
<p>Here's a look at Canadian National Railway's past performance:</p>
<p>
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th><strong>Quarter</strong></th>
<th><strong>Q3 2024</strong></th>
<th><strong>Q2 2024</strong></th>
<th><strong>Q1 2024</strong></th>
<th><strong>Q4 2023</strong></th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td><strong>EPS Estimate</strong></td>
<td>1.23</td>
<td>1.41</td>
<td>1.25</td>
<td>1.46</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><strong>EPS Actual</strong></td>
<td>1.26</td>
<td>1.35</td>
<td>1.28</td>
<td>1.48</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><strong>Revenue Estimate</strong></td>
<td>2.98B</td>
<td>3.21B</td>
<td>3.10B</td>
<td>3.23B</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><strong>Revenue Actual</strong></td>
<td>3.01B</td>
<td>3.16B</td>
<td>3.15B</td>
<td>3.29B</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
</p>
<p>New investors should note that it is sometimes not an earnings beat or miss that most affects the price of a stock, but the guidance (or forecast).</p>
<h3>Guidance</h3>
<p>Canadian National Railway management provided guidance for FY 2025, expecting earnings between $5.58 and $5.84 per share.</p>
<p>To track all earnings releases for Canadian National Railway <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/CNI/earnings">visit their earnings calendar here.</a> </p>
<p>This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.</p>


Earnings Breakdown: Canadian National Railway Q4

<p><strong>Arthur J. Gallagher</strong> (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AJG#NYSE">AJG</a>) reported its Q4 earnings results on Thursday, January 30, 2025 at 04:15 PM.</p>
<p>Here's what investors need to know about the announcement.</p>
<h3>Earnings</h3>
<p>Arthur J. Gallagher beat estimated earnings by 5.0%, reporting an EPS of $2.13 versus an estimate of $2.03.</p>
<p>Revenue was up $284.00 million from the same period last year.</p>
<h3>Performance in Previous Earnings</h3>
<p>The company missed on EPS by $0.01 in the previous quarter, leading to a 2.0% drop share price change the next day.</p>
<p>Here's a look at Arthur J. Gallagher's past performance:</p>
<p>
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th><strong>Quarter</strong></th>
<th><strong>Q3 2024</strong></th>
<th><strong>Q2 2024</strong></th>
<th><strong>Q1 2024</strong></th>
<th><strong>Q4 2023</strong></th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td><strong>EPS Estimate</strong></td>
<td>2.27</td>
<td>2.24</td>
<td>3.41</td>
<td>1.85</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><strong>EPS Actual</strong></td>
<td>2.26</td>
<td>2.26</td>
<td>3.49</td>
<td>1.85</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><strong>Revenue Estimate</strong></td>
<td>2.78B</td>
<td>2.76B</td>
<td>3.18B</td>
<td>2.36B</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><strong>Revenue Actual</strong></td>
<td>2.81B</td>
<td>2.77B</td>
<td>3.26B</td>
<td>2.43B</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
</p>
<p>To track all earnings releases for Arthur J. Gallagher <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/AJG/earnings">visit their earnings calendar here.</a> </p>
<p>This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.</p>


Earnings Summary: Arthur J. Gallagher Q4

<p><strong>FinWise</strong> (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FINW#NASDAQ">FINW</a>) announced its Q4 earnings on Thursday, January 30, 2025 at 04:15 PM.</p>
<p>Here's a breakdown of the earnings report.</p>
<h3>Earnings</h3>
<p>FinWise missed estimated earnings by 0.0%, reporting an EPS of $0.2 versus an estimate of $0.2.</p>
<p>Revenue was up $730 thousand from the same period last year.</p>
<h3>Previous Earnings Records</h3>
<p>The company beat on EPS by $0.04 in the last quarter, resulting in a 0.0% increase share price change the following day.</p>
<p>Here's a look at FinWise's past performance:</p>
<p>
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th><strong>Quarter</strong></th>
<th><strong>Q3 2024</strong></th>
<th><strong>Q2 2024</strong></th>
<th><strong>Q1 2024</strong></th>
<th><strong>Q4 2023</strong></th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td><strong>EPS Estimate</strong></td>
<td>0.21</td>
<td>0.18</td>
<td>0.23</td>
<td>0.31</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><strong>EPS Actual</strong></td>
<td>0.25</td>
<td>0.24</td>
<td>0.25</td>
<td>0.32</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><strong>Revenue Estimate</strong></td>
<td>20.46M</td>
<td>19.45M</td>
<td>19.57M</td>
<td>18.82M</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><strong>Revenue Actual</strong></td>
<td>20.82M</td>
<td>19.45M</td>
<td>19.47M</td>
<td>20.40M</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
</p>
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<p>Various airline-related staffing and regulatory changes were made on the heels of President <strong>Donald Trump</strong>&#8216;s inauguration, just nine days before a tragic midair collision resulted in <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/travel/25/01/43343648/all-60-passengers-4-crew-members-onboard-american-airlines-jet-feared-dead-after-midair-collision-official-says">the deaths of 64 people</a>. </p>
<p><strong>What Happened</strong>: On Tuesday, Jan. 21, Trump fired the heads of the Transportation Security Administration and Coast Guard.</p>
<p>The new administration also eliminated the Aviation Security Advisory Committee — a group tasked with examining safety issues at airlines and airports. A memo reiterated Trump&#8217;s "commitment to eliminating the misuse of resources and ensuring that [Department of Homeland Security] activities prioritize our national security," the Associated Press <a href="https://apnews.com/article/coast-guard-homeland-security-priorities-committees-trump-tsa-d3e4398c8871ada8d0590859442e092c">reported</a>.</p>
<p>Eight days later, a regional jet from <strong>American Airlines Group Inc</strong> (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAL#NASDAQ">AAL</a>) collided with a U.S. Army Black Hawk helicopter near Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport on Wednesday night.</p>
<p>&#8220;We&#8217;re all searching for answers,&#8221; Trump said during a press briefing Thursday, and almost immediately suggested that DEI, — an acronym for diversity, equity and inclusion — &#8220;could have been&#8221; a factor in the crash.</p>
<p>He provided no evidence.</p>
<p>When a journalist asked if he was prematurely linking the incident to DEI, Trump defended his claim. </p>
<p>"I have common sense, OK?" Trump said.</p>
<p><strong>What&#8217;s The Aviation Security Advisory Committee?</strong> Before Trump returned to office, the Aviation Security Advisory Committee worked in conjunction with the Transportation Security Administration. It included representatives from major airlines and major unions, as well as members associated with victims of a PanAm bombing over Scotland in 1988 — an <a href="https://www.fbi.gov/history/famous-cases/pan-am-103-bombing">incident</a> that originally inspired the group&#8217;s formation.</p>
<p>"I naively thought, ‘oh they're not going to do anything in the new administration, to put security at risk — aviation security at risk.' But I'm not so sure," <strong>Stephanie Bernstein</strong>, whose husband was killed in the bombing and served on the committee, told the Associated Press.</p>
<p>It&#8217;s worth noting that investigators have so far not published any evidence to suggest that staff changes or cuts made by Trump administration, including firings, contributed to the crash.</p>
<p><strong>A Leaderless FAA</strong>: The Federal Aviation Administration's former leader, <strong>Michael Whitaker</strong>, stepped down on Jan. 20. His resignation came months after <strong>Elon Musk</strong> — Trump&#8217;s largest donor and a major proponent of spending cuts — demanded that he quit, <a href="https://www.thedailybeast.com/faa-chief-michael-whitaker-quit-on-jan-20-after-elon-musk-told-him-to-resign/">The Daily Beast</a> reported.</p>
<p>Whitaker ran the FAA for about a year. During his tenure, Biden signed sweeping aviation legislation to boost air traffic controller staffing and increase funding to prevent runway incidents. The $105 billion bill reauthorizes the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for five years and <a href="https://www.dailymotion.com/video/x8ynouo">includes new safety measures</a>.</p>
<p>Wednesday&#8217;s crash is the deadliest U.S. air disaster since 2001.</p>
<p>&#8220;At this point, we don&#8217;t believe there are any survivors,&#8221; Washington&#8217;s Fire and EMS Chief <strong>John Donnelly </strong>said Thursday morning. Officials recovered 28 bodies from the scene in the Potomac River. </p>
<p>American Airlines CEO <strong>Robert Isom</strong> also<a href="https://news.aa.com/news/news-details/2025/Information-regarding-American-Eagle-Flight-5342/default.aspx"> issued</a> a prepared statement: &#8220;Our focus right now is doing everything we can to support all of those involved. This is devastating. We are all hurting incredibly.&#8221;</p>
<p><strong>What&#8217;s Next</strong>: Transportation Secretary <strong>Sean Duffy</strong>, a former <a href="https://thechallenge.fandom.com/wiki/Sean_Duffy">reality television</a> star, emphasized the administration's commitment to investigating the incident. </p>
<p>"I don't want to go into too much detail about the information we have from the FAA, but obviously it is not standard to have aircraft collide. I want to be clear on that,&#8221; Duffy said at a Thursday press conference.</p>
<p>Duffy was quickly taken to task for his comments on social media.</p>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">I&#39;m starting to think the guy from MTV&#39;s The Real World and Road Rules All Stars might not have a lot of expertise in transportation issues, particular aviation safety <a href="https://t.co/yLsydFHI1J">https://t.co/yLsydFHI1J</a></p>
<p>&mdash; Matthew Sitman (@MatthewSitman) <a href="https://twitter.com/MatthewSitman/status/1884995690591289719?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 30, 2025</a></p></blockquote>
<script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></div>
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<p>Trump <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/11/42053292/trump-picks-sean-duffy-as-next-transportation-secretary-says-he-will-usher-in-the-golden-age-of-travel">picked Duffy for the post</a> just days after winning the election in November. Duffy told senators on Jan. 15 that, with Trump, &#8220;we will usher in a golden age of travel."<mark class="annotation-text annotation-text-yoast" id="annotation-text-1bef1c03-2838-4644-afc2-192a37575798"></mark></p>
<p>On Jan. 20, Trump ordered a hiring freeze of federal civilian employees. In a Thursday post on X, formerly Twitter, former Transportation Secretary <strong>Pete Buttigieg </strong><a href="https://x.com/PeteButtigieg/status/1885013865676562491">criticized </a>Trump's approach to aviation safety, saying, "One of his first acts was to fire and suspend some of the key personnel who helped keep our skies safe." </p>
<p>The order, <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/presidential-actions/2025/01/hiring-freeze/">according </a>to the White House website, does not include "military personnel of the armed forces or to positions related to immigration enforcement, national security, or public safety."</p>
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