Overview

• President Joe Biden visited East Palestine, Ohio, over a year after a train derailment caused an environmental disaster, emphasizing federal cleanup efforts and accountability for Norfolk Southern.
• Biden criticized Norfolk Southern for the derailment, attributing it to greed, and highlighted federal grants for studying the disaster's effects.
• The visit faced mixed reactions from the community, with some expressing skepticism and others appreciating the gesture.
• Legislation for stronger protective measures for trains carrying hazardous materials is being called for by Biden.
• The Environmental Protection Agency has removed over 176,000 tons of hazardous waste, with Norfolk Southern spending over $1.1 billion on the response.