Biden nominee to head FAA withdraws after Republican attacks

Biden’s nominee to head FAA withdraws after Senate panel stalemate

WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden’s nominee to head the Federal Aviation Administration withdrew from consideration in the face of Republican opposition in the Senate, Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg said.

Biden’s pick to lead FAA withdraws

WILMINGTON, Del. — President Joe Biden’s choice to run the Federal Aviation Administration has withdrawn his nomination, a setback for the administration that comes after Denver International Airport CEO Phillip Washington appeared to lack enough support in the closely divided Senate. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg confirmed Washington’s withdrawal in a tweet Saturday night, calling him “an excellent nominee” and blaming undeserved and …

Yet Another Biden Pick Withdraws Nomination

President Joe Biden's nominee to lead the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) withdrew from consideration Saturday after tepid support from the closely divided Senate.

Biden’s pick to lead FAA withdraws amid shaky Senate support

WILMINGTON, Del. (AP) — President Joe Biden’s choice to run the Federal Aviation Administration has withdrawn his nomination, a setback for the administration that comes after Denver International Airport CEO Phillip Washington appeared to lack enough support in the closely divided Senate. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg confirmed Washington’s withdrawal in a tweet Saturday night, calling him “an excellent nominee” and blaming undeserved…

Biden's pick to lead FAA withdraws amid shaky Senate support

Denver International Airport CEO Phillip Washington appeared to lack enough support in the closely divided Senate.

Biden's pick to lead FAA withdraws name from consideration after GOP criticism

The FAA has lacked a Senate-confirmed administrator since March 2022.