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Former President Donald Trump is set to visit East Palestine, Ohio, for a firsthand look at the site where a train carrying toxic chemicals derailed earlier this month

EAST PALESTINE, Ohio — Former President Donald Trump is expected to appear Wednesday in this reeling village just over the Pennsylvania border, almost three weeks after a catastrophic train derailment led to the release of toxic chemicals and left residents fearing for their health.

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.

A new health clinic is coming to East Palestine, Ohio, amid rising concerns about toxic chemicals from the train derailment there earlier this month, local officials said Monday.

PITTSBURGH — Two weeks after a catastrophic train derailment unleashed toxic materials on a small village near the Ohio-Pennsylvania border, the attention being showered on East Palestine by politicians and activists is reaching a fever pitch.

Joe Biden has made it clear he intends to stand for re-election in 2024. But despite his state of the union address reflecting a fighting spirit that many interpreted as another indication for a 2024 bid, Biden’s intention may not necessarily hold up.