Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) raises concerns about Phillip Washington, nominee to head the Federal Aviation Administration, as Sen. Maria Cantwell (D-Wash.), committee chair, reacts during a U.S. Senate hearing in Washington, on March 1, 2023. Janice Hisle/The Epoch Times via video screenshot
Even Phillip Washington’s worst critics praised his impressive 24-year record with the U.S. Army. They also acknowledged his work as CEO of the world’s third-busiest airport in Denver, Colorado, since mid-2021.
But serious bipartisan questions have dogged Washington ever since President Joe Biden nominated him last year to head the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).
Janice Hisle mainly writes in-depth reports based on U.S. political news and cultural trends, following a two-year stint covering President Donald Trump’s 2024 reelection campaign. Before joining The Epoch Times in 2022, she worked more than two decades as a reporter for newspapers in Ohio and authored several books. She is a graduate of Kent State University's journalism program. You can reach Janice at: [email protected]
