Biden's FAA Administrator Nominee Withdraws Amid Criticism and Lack of Support.
Phillip Washington has withdrawn his nomination to lead the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) after facing criticism from Senate Republicans who argued he lacked sufficient aviation experience. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg cited "undeserved" attacks in confirming Washington's withdrawal. The FAA has been without a Senate-confirmed administrator for two years, and federal transportation officials have come under scrutiny over a string of close calls between passenger jets this year.