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East Palestine derailment prompts scrutiny of federal rail regulations

The East Palestine, Ohio, train derailment has prompted more scrutiny of federal rail regulations, including a push for legislation that would require freight operators to be more transparent about any hazardous materials they are carrying.

More universities offer subsidized emergency contraceptives at vending machines

A number of colleges and universities across the country are offering emergency contraception pills to students at subsidized rates, an initiative that has gained attention following the Supreme Court overturning Roe v. Wade last year.

Tuberville to block Pentagon appointments in response to abortion access push

Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) is moving to block all Department of Defense nominations that come before the Senate in response to the Pentagon's move to ensure abortion access to servicewomen.

LA man charged with federal hate crime over shooting of two Jewish men

A Los Angeles man was charged with a federal hate crime over the shooting of two Jewish men in the city.

Ohio train derailment: Trump to visit East Palestine, report says

Former President Donald Trump is planning to visit East Palestine, Ohio, following a massive train derailment that caused an environmental crisis there.

Man rescued from rubble in Turkey after 278 hours

A Turkish man was rescued after 278 hours trapped in the destruction of an earthquake that has left thousands dead, local rescue crews reported.

Apple contracts lobbyist ahead of Apple Watch ban decision by Biden

Tech giant Apple has contracted the former chairwoman of the U.S. International Trade Commission ahead of a decision from President Joe Biden on a possible ban of Apple Watches.

House Oversight Republicans ramp up investigation into Biden’s withdrawal from Afghanistan

Republicans on the House Oversight Committee are ramping up their investigation into the turbulent withdrawal of troops from Afghanistan in 2021, with the panel sending letters to senior administration officials on Friday demanding information pertaining to their decision-making.

Trump seeks to block past accusers from testifying in E. Jean Caroll defamation trial

Former President Donald Trump is asking a U.S. district judge in New York to block testimony from two women who previously accused him of sexual assault in an upcoming defamation trial.

Hakeem Jeffries tells Democrats to ‘take a field trip’ to southern border

The top House Democrat urged his colleagues to travel down to the U.S.-Mexico border to gain a better understanding of the challenges that federal law enforcement and local communities face before the caucus attempts to move on immigration reform in Congress.
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