Congressional Republicans and East Palestine, Ohio residents are criticizing the Biden administration's response to a train derailment three weeks ago that caused a toxic chemical spill. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg has accepted responsibility for not addressing the crisis sooner, and President Joe Biden has said he does not have plans to visit the town. The administration will have to address the situation going forward.
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Seven people, including a 2-year-old girl and her mother, were wounded in a shooting outside the James G. Blaine School in Philadelphia's Strawberry Mansion neighborhood on Thursday evening. Six victims were taken to local hospitals for treatment, and police are currently searching for three male suspects and a grey Hyundai Elantra. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Philadelphia Police Department.
The U.S. Court of Appeals is currently deciding whether the Justice Department was legally allowed to seize Pennsylvania Rep. Scott Perry's cellphone last year. Perry, an ally of former President Donald Trump, is arguing that the Speech or Debate Clause of the Constitution protects him from certain investigative steps. The court has yet to make a ruling on the matter, and the decision will have implications for the future of the investigation into the Capitol attack.
Former President Donald Trump visited the site of a train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio, criticizing the Biden administration's response for not visiting the site yet. Trump's visit to the conservative region of Ohio included remarks at a firehouse half a mile from the site, where he declared that the village was "not forgotten." Local officials, including Republican Sen., were present as the disaster enters its third week, with residents and local leaders becoming increasingly frustrated.
Michael Regan, head of the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), is leading federal efforts to address the aftermath of a train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio, which released plumes of black smoke and contaminated the soil and waterways. Regan has been meeting with residents and state officials, and the EPA has ordered Norfolk Southern to pay for all necessary cleanup. The EPA is also working with the Ohio EPA to ensure the environment is safe and the affected communities are taken care of.
Pennsylvania Senator John Fetterman has checked himself into Walter Reed National Military Medical Center to receive treatment for clinical depression. Fetterman is the latest in a string of high-profile politicians to seek treatment for depression, including former President Barack Obama and former First Lady Michelle Obama. It is important to seek help if you or someone you know is struggling with mental health, and the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline is available 24/7 at 988 to connect with a trained counselor or visit 988lifeline.org.
Senator Bob Casey of Pennsylvania underwent a successful surgery for prostate cancer on Tuesday, with no further treatment required. His office has expressed gratitude for the well-wishes and support from the Commonwealth, and Senator Casey is looking forward to returning to a normal schedule after a period of rest and recovery.
Sen. John Fetterman (D-Pa.) was discharged from George Washington University Hospital on Friday after being admitted for feeling lightheaded during a Senate Democratic retreat. Tests ruled out a stroke and showed no evidence of seizures. He is now looking forward to returning to the Senate on Monday.