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This video features an interview with investigative journalist Louis DeAngelis, who provides insights into the ongoing issues faced by the community of East Palestine, Ohio, following a freight train disaster earlier this year. The video discusses President Biden’s executive order to hold Norfolk Southern rail accountable for the disaster and ensure federal assistance to affected communities. DeAngelis highlights the long-term health implications and unmet needs in East Palestine, as well as the community’s mixed reactions to the executive order. The video also raises questions about the effectiveness of the order and the lack of direct federal government response.