Biden's FAA nominee withdraws from consideration.

Phil Washington, President Biden's nominee to lead the Federal Aviation Administration, withdrew his nomination after nine months of being in limbo due to concerns from senators in both parties over his background and lack of aviation experience. The FAA has been without a confirmed administrator for roughly a year, and Washington's exit will likely mean months longer while the White House selects another candidate who must go through the Senate vetting and voting process. The nation's aviation system is showing signs of strain amid a worrisome uptick of near-collisions on runways.