Morning Wire Thursday Afternoon Update | 2.23.23
Feb 23, 2023
Explore key news highlights, including government reactions to a toxic train derailment and a contentious bill on transgender minors. Severe weather wreaks havoc as a high-profile murder case captures attention. Delve into supply chain challenges causing food shortages, along with alarming criminal incidents involving a cryptocurrency CEO and a shooting in Orlando. Stay informed and updated as these developments shape current events.
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Buttigieg's Delayed Visit
- Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg visited East Palestine, Ohio, 20 days after the train derailment.
- He defended his delayed response, citing the NTSB's role.
Derailment Cause
- The NTSB's preliminary report attributed the East Palestine derailment to an overheated wheel bearing.
- This occurred on the 23rd of the train's 149 rail cars.
Tennessee Transgender Bill
- A bill in Tennessee would ban certain medical procedures for transgender minors.
- These include mastectomies, cross-sex hormones, and puberty blockers.