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Former president criticizes Biden administration’s response to train derailment in East Palestine as he visits town

EAST PALESTINE, Ohio — Former President Donald Trump came to show “love and support” Wednesday for this reeling village near the Ohio-Pennsylvania border, almost three weeks after a catastrophic train derailment and the release of toxic chemicals left residents fearing for their health.

President Biden's approval rating has ticked up, and Democrats are growing more confident in him. Trump, meanwhile, is seeing his lowest scores with Republicans in seven years.

If you want to know what disenfranchised America looks like, look no further than East Palestine, Ohio.

WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden called several officials during his trip to Poland on Tuesday for an update on an Ohio train crash that released toxic chemicals after his administration’s response to the derailment has come under fire from both parties.

Norfolk Southern donated $10,000 to Gov. Mike DeWine, adding to the $29,000 they've given since 2018

Pete Buttigieg said he planned to visit East Palestine

Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg wants the nation’s freight railroads to immediately act to improve safety while regulators try to strengthen safety rules in the wake of a fiery derailment in Ohio that forced evacuations when toxic chemicals were released and burned

The transportation secretary wants stricter regulations on freight trains hauling toxic or volatile chemicals, and is calling on Congress to "untie" the DOT's hands for implementing safety measures.