Tag: Ohio

NTSB Releases First Report on Train Derailment in East Palestine, Points to ‘Overheat Failure’

The National Transportation Security Board (NTSB) on Thursday issued an initial report on the Norfolk Southern train carrying toxic chemicals that derailed in East Palestine, sparking a fire and sending contaminants into the air and water. The report, which is preliminary and subject to change as investigators deepen their probe, suggests that blame for the…


NTSB Releases 1st Report on Train Derailment in East Palestine, Points to ‘Overheat Failure’

The National Transportation Security Board (NTSB) on Feb. 2 issued an initial report on the Norfolk Southern freight train carrying toxic chemicals that derailed this month in East Palestine, Ohio, sparking a fire and sending contaminants into the air and water. The report, which is preliminary and subject to change as investigators deepen their probe,…


Residents Applaud Trump, Chastise Biden Administration in Ohio Toxic Train Derailment Village

Downtown East Palestine, Ohio, on Feb. 22 looked much like it does on a high school football Friday during the fall. Instead of gathering for a football game, residents congregated near the East Palestine Fire Department on a Wednesday afternoon hoping to get a glimpse of former President Donald Trump. As President Joe Biden returned…


Ohio Residents Applaud Trump, Chastise Biden Administration in Toxic Train Derailment Village

Downtown East Palestine, Ohio, on Feb. 22 looked much like it does on a Friday during high school football season—mostly abandoned and quiet. Instead of gathering for a football game, however, residents congregated near the East Palestine Fire Department on a Wednesday afternoon hoping to get a glimpse of former President Donald Trump. While President…


Buttigieg Holds Press Conference at Ohio Train Derailment Site

U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg visits the site of the derailment of the Norfolk Southern train in East Palestine, Ohio, and holds a media availability at 11: 45 a.m. ET on Feb. 23, one day after former President Donald Trump’s visit. The Epoch Times will livestream his visit. …


Biden Calls Ohio and Pennsylvania Officials to Address East Palestine Train Derailment

President Joe Biden called elected officials in Ohio and Pennslyvania on Tuesday to address the Feb. 3 train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio. In social media posts on Tuesday, Biden said he spoke by phone with Republican Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine, Democratic Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro, Sen. Sherrod Brown (D-Ohio), and Rep. Bill Johnson (R-Ohio). Biden called those…


Buttigieg Schedules Visit to Ohio Derailment Site Amid Mounting Criticism

Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg can confirmed a visit to troubled East Palestine, Ohio—nearly three weeks after a Norfolk Southern train derailed there leaking toxic chemicals into the community. Earlier this week, Buttigieg demurred on announcing a specific date and time for a visit, telling reporters only that he was planning to do so “when the…


Buttigieg Schedules Feb. 23 Visit to Ohio Derailment Site Amid Mounting Criticism

Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg will visit East Palestine, Ohio, on Thursday, Feb. 23—nearly three weeks after a Norfolk Southern train derailed there leaking toxic chemicals into the community. Earlier this week, Buttigieg demurred on announcing a specific date and time for a visit, telling reporters only that he was planning to do so “when the…


LIVE NOW: NTD Evening News (Feb. 22): Trump Visits Ohio’s Toxic Derailment Site; Biden Vows to Defend ‘Every Inch of NATO’

Former President Donald Trump met with East Palestine, Ohio, residents and officials on Feb. 22 to provide bottled water and cleaning supplies as the village continues to recover from the aftermath of a recent train derailment and chemical spill. President Joe Biden addressed leaders of the NATO military alliance in Poland, pledging continued support for…


NTD Evening News (Feb. 22): Trump Visits Ohio’s Toxic Derailment Site; Biden Vows to Defend ‘Every Inch of NATO’

Former President Donald Trump met with East Palestine, Ohio, residents and officials on Feb. 22 to provide bottled water and cleaning supplies as the village continues to recover from the aftermath of a recent train derailment and chemical spill. President Joe Biden addressed leaders of the NATO military alliance in Poland, pledging continued support for…