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Second Ohio derailment raises ire in Congress on rail safety

WASHINGTON — A second freight train derailment in Ohio within a month is giving new impetus for rail safety legislation in Congress, as Democrats and Republicans prepare to grill Norfolk Southern CEO Alan Shaw when he testifies to a Senate committee Thursday.

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Ohio derailment tests Sen. Brown's push to buck Dem defeats

Republicans say the federal response to a train derailment in an eastern Ohio village shows Democrats are not focused on policy at home

The Independent UK

Who is speaking at CPAC and when?

Conservatives descend on National Harbor for multi-day convention

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Ted Cruz continues to take aim at AG Merrick Garland at CPAC

At the conservative political convention, the Texas senator also criticized President Joe Biden for his response to the Ohio train derailment and Dr. Anthony Fauci for his role during the COVID-19 pandemic.

The Texas Tribune

Ted Cruz calls for Fauci to be prosecuted in CPAC rant on Covid

Cruz rails agasint Anthony Fauci and says health expert should be ‘prosecuted for lying under oath’

The Independent UK

CPAC shows unity against Biden, but also Republican rifts - Roll Call

The Conservative Political Action Conference displayed contempt for Democrats while also showcasing rifts within the Republican Party.

Roll Call

Senate gets bipartisan rail safety bill after Ohio derailment - Roll Call

Bipartisan legislation that would establish new safety requirements for trains carrying hazardous materials was introduced Wednesday.

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Ohio train derailment: Fetterman, Hawley and Vance among senators proposing new regulations

The legislation would require regular inspections of trains carrying hazardous materials and provide information in advance to emergency responders.

The Independent UK

Ohio senators ready rail safety bill after fiery crash

U.S. senators are planning to propose legislation that would make railroads, like the one involved in this month’s fiery crash and toxic chemical release in Ohio, subject to a series of new federal safety regulations and financial consequences

The Independent UK

Ex-Ohio congressman warns Biden administration of ‘potentially lethal’ consequences of ignoring train crash health concerns

Former Senate candidate applauds call for long-term health study from Ohio’s two senators

The Independent UK

Who is speaking at CPAC and when?

Conservatives descend on National Harbor for multi-day convention

The Independent UK

First Thing: how the right racialized the Ohio train disaster

Fox News, Trump and JD Vance claim Biden overlooked East Palestine’s plight, citing residents’ whiteness as the reason. Plus, what should New York do with its billion-dollar weed mountain?

The Guardian - UK

GOP leaders, stung by losses, plan to wade into Senate races

Senate Republicans' campaign operation is taking steps to avoid a repeat of their party's disastrous showing in last year's midterms

The Independent UK

‘You’re not forgotten‘: how the right racialized the Ohio train disaster

Fox News, Trump and JD Vance claim Biden overlooked East Palestine’s plight, citing residents’ whiteness as the reason

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New NTSB Report Highlights Useless, Premature Regulatory Push After East Palestine Derailment

Plus: Ex-felons and the right to vote, Gavin Newsom's plan to cap oil company profits collides with reality, and more...

Roll Call

At the Races: Train wreck — it’s not just a metaphor - Roll Call

The CQ Roll Call newsroom tracks campaigns nationwide, sharing the best stories, with some extras, in the At the Races newsletter.

Axios

Axios interview: Sen. J.D. Vance sees "our people" hurt by derailment

Vance spoke as he was leaving an event in East Palestine with former President Trump.

The Independent UK

Trump says he will visit East Palestine after two weeks of silence on disastrous train derailment

Mr Trump confirmed on his platform Truth Social that he will travel on Wednesday to the community with a population of 4,700

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'Financial criminals love crypto' and other takeaways from a Senate hearing on cryptocurrency

WASHINGTON — A Senate panel met Tuesday morning to hear from a trio of expert witnesses about what the federal government can do to create safeguards for digital assets such as cryptocurrency.

The Independent UK

JD Vance slammed for delayed reaction to Ohio train derailment: ‘Gibberish’

Vance found time to tweet about Mexican pizza and the State of the Union before addressing an ecologically disastrous train derailment

Chicago Tribune

Commentary: The dark undertones of conservative Peter Thiel’s growing political donations

Since 1997, billionaire entrepreneur, venture capitalist, and conservative political activist Peter Thiel has donated tens of millions of dollars to political candidates and causes in U.S. elections, the nonpartisan nonprofit Open Secrets revealed. In the 2022 midterm elections alone, he donated around $32.5 million to the Senate campaigns and political…

Reason

Despite His Record, Donald Trump Plans To Run as an Anti-War Republican

A big part of Trump's appeal in 2016 was his forthright opposition to military interventionism. His record in office didn't match the rhetoric.

Salon

GOP clowns itself over a Chinese balloon

Once again, the GOP proves it's the party of insecure men overcompensating

Tribune News Service

Missouri Sen. Josh Hawley bet BBQ the Chiefs would win. But he picked a Kansas spot

With the Chiefs about to play in the AFC Championship game Sunday, Missouri Sen. Josh Hawley followed tradition by betting a colleague some Kansas City barbecue that his team would win.

Reason

Social Security Is on the Brink of Collapse. The GOP Won't Touch It.

In 1950, there were more than 16 workers for every beneficiary. In 2035, that ratio will be only 2.3 workers per retiree.

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