Kash Patel Faces Senate Scrutiny, Tragic DC Air Collision, and LA's Rebuilding Vision
Current U.S. domestic news highlights include Kash Patel's upcoming Senate confirmation hearing for FBI director, a tragic midair collision involving an American Airlines jet and a U.S. Army helicopter near Washington D.C., and Los Angeles's vision for rebuilding after devastating wildfires.

Kash Patel, nominated by President Trump for FBI director, will face intense Senate Judiciary questioning about his qualifications and controversial past statements, including claims about the FBI's supposed 'deep state' operations.
A disastrous air collision in Washington shocked the nation as an American Airlines jet clashed with an Army helicopter, leading to numerous fatalities amidst the Potomac River's icy waters.
In Los Angeles, rebuilding efforts after devastating wildfires offer a 'moonshot moment' as planners envision vibrant residential communities emerging from the ashes, replacing shopping centers and parking lots with walkable neighborhoods.
(With inputs from agencies.)