President Biden to visit East Palestine toxic train wreck site

WASHINGTON, D. C. - President Joe Biden will mark the one-year anniversary of a train derailment that spilled hazardous chemicals in East Palestine, Ohio, with a February visit to the embattled community, the White House announced Wednesday. During the visit on a yet-to-be-announced date, Biden will meet with residents affected by the Feb. 3, 2023, chemical release and assess his administration’s progress in working with state and local leaders to protect the community and hold accountable the railroad responsible for the accident, Norfolk Southern, the White House said. Hazardous chemicals...