The Department of Transportation's internal watchdog is auditing Secretary Pete Buttigieg's use of private jets, which came under scrutiny after a report revealed he had taken at least 18 flights using taxpayer-funded private jets since taking office in early 2021.
An East Palestine resident said he is having trouble breathing and that his voice has changed dramatically as a result of the Feb. 3 Norfolk South train derailment and explosion, according to the New York Post.
House Republicans are launching a probe of Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg’s response to the derailment of a train carrying hazardous materials in East Palestine, Ohio.
President Biden is making sure the federal government is keeping tabs on residents in the city where a train derailment and fire Feb. 3 led to toxic chemicals being released into the environment.
President Joe Biden told the press Friday that he has no plans to visit East Palestine, Ohio following the Feb. 3 train derailment that forced members of the community to leave their homes and continues to pose environmental threats to the general vicinity.
