Senators on both sides of the aisle seemed to agree that the accident would have been preventable if the appropriate precautions had been taken and if more stringent regulations were in place. Start the day smarter.

U.S. Senators pressed for more answers into the deadly mid-air collision near Reagan National Airport. "This collision was horrendous and it is heartbreaking, but it was not a surprise," said Sen. Tammy Duckworth. "It has been a difficult 57 days," said Sen. Jerry Moran.