US Domestic News: Floods, Air Traffic Safety, and Political Maneuvers

Current US domestic news includes severe flooding in Washington state, safety measures for DC air traffic, and potential candidates for the Federal Reserve chair. Other highlights involve US sanctions leading to a Venezuelan tanker seizure, a significant measles outbreak in South Carolina, and political and legal challenges across the country.

Across the U.S., citizens and emergency workers in Washington state are on high alert as the Skagit River rises to unprecedented levels, threatening levee failures. Evacuations are underway, with the town of Burlington ordered to evacuate after days of relentless rain.

Meanwhile, U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy reassured the public about air traffic safety, promising no overlap between military and civilian aircraft near Reagan Washington National Airport. This comes in response to a tragic crash and ensuing safety concerns.

Further afield, political tensions simmer as President Donald Trump considers potential Federal Reserve leaders, amidst ongoing legal disputes and controversies in sectors from health to law enforcement.

(With inputs from agencies.)