Congress investigates lack of key information on Osprey crashes; Trump praised by Republicans on return to Washington

Former President Trump celebrated his 78th birthday with a rendition of "Happy Birthday" from conservative House members. He expressed unity in the Republican Party and his intention to make America great again. Trump criticized the nation's decline and vowed to turn it around quickly. House Speaker Mike Johnson accused Democrats of targeting Trump with criminal cases. Despite some centrist senators not attending, Minority Leader Mitch McConnell vowed to be present. Efforts to impeach Biden have failed, and attempts to rein in criminal cases against Trump have been ineffective. The Defense Department is withholding safety reports on Osprey aircraft crashes, citing the need for confidentiality in their investigation. The Pentagon is conducting a comprehensive review of the Osprey program following recent crashes. Families of crash victims are seeking accountability from Osprey producers through lawsuits. The House Oversight Committee is investigating the safety and oversight of the Osprey aircraft, which has faced numerous accidents and reliability issues. Critical data and accident reports requested by the committee have not been provided, raising concerns about Pentagon leadership's oversight of the program. The Osprey fleet was grounded following crashes, with flight restrictions in place as the aircraft returns to service. The committee is questioning the long-term sustainability of the Osprey program and seeking accountability from manufacturers for known safety issues.