February 17, 2023 Norfolk Southern, rail company at center of East Palestine disaster, spreads donations to both parties Norfolk Southern, the operator of the derailed Ohio train that is facing a bipartisan call for a congressional probe, donates almost equally to both political parties.
February 17, 2023 Ohio governor reacts to JD Vance video, confirms creek 'very near' derailment is 'severely contaminated' Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine on Friday reacted to a video from Sen. JD Vance, R-Ohio, showing polluted water in a creek near East Palestine, Ohio, where a train derailment spilled toxic chemicals.
February 17, 2023 Ohio train derailment worries expand, Cincinnati pauses Ohio River water intake Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine assured residents again on Friday that the air and water in the community of East Palestine were largely safe following a toxic train derailment.
February 17, 2023 Ohio Gov. DeWine grilled on 'Fox & Friends' over train derailment response: 'What are you waiting for?' Gov. Mike DeWine was faced with pushback after he claimed water and air quality tests in East Palestine came back "good" despite residents' reporting health issues.
February 17, 2023 Tulsi Gabbard torches Buttigieg, Biden admin over Ohio train disaster: 'They're so arrogant' Former Democratic Presidential candidate Tulsi Gabbard on how Pete Buttigieg responded to the East Palestine, Ohio train derailment which resulted in the release of toxic chemicals.
February 17, 2023 Twitter disgusted after JD Vance scrapes Ohio creek bottom, kicks up 'chemical rainbow': 'The EPA is lying' Republican Senator JD Vance released a video of himself dragging a stick through Ohio creek water, revealing what one commentator described as a "chemical rainbow."
February 17, 2023 White House explains why it turned down disaster relief for Ohio The White House said it turned down Ohio's request for disaster relief this week because the Federal Emergency Management Agency isn't best suited to deal with the crisis.
February 17, 2023 Ohio manufacturing plant plays critical role in effort to arm Ukraine by refurbishing tanks A manufacturing plant in Ohio is refurbishing tanks for the U.S. government to send to Ukraine. US Army Secretary Christine Wormuth visited the plant this week.
February 17, 2023 East Palestine residents blast Buttigieg over train crash response: This deserves a pink slip East Palestine residents Lisa Toner and Linda Murphy slam Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg for downplaying the situation in Ohio and share what many residents are experiencing.
February 17, 2023 East Palestine native on the disaster: People feeling ignored and abandoned East Palestine, Ohio native Grant Mackay on what the people in his hometown are experiencing, desperately waiting for help and answers.