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string of derailments, primarily the derailment and toxic spill in east palestine, ohio, that's terrified residents. >> i want to begin today by expressing how deeply sorry i am for the impact this derailment has had on the residents of east palestine and the surrounding communities. i am determined to make this right. you have my personal commitment. norfolk southern will get the job done. this hour, an update on mitch mcconnell's health. the longest serving senate leader in either party hospitalized overnight after tripping at a private dinner in a d.c. hotel. tammy baldwin joi...

Vice president harris doorstep right here in washington. And a cnn exclusive. The former white house Chief Of Staff mark meadows has complied with a subpoena in the u. S. Justice departments January 6th Investigation, potentially escalating the legal danger for former president trump. Welcome to our viewers here in the United States and around the world. Im wolf blitzer. Youre in tthe situation room. President biden is touting the agreement that prevented a crippling National Railroad strike, even though its not a done deal yet. Tonight were learning more about his role in the talks. Lets go t...

president biden, who does call himself the most pro union ever, is said to have been instrumental in pushing to get a deal done. he said it gives rail workers better pay, better working conditions and peace of mind. >> the sticking point for the unions representing more than 50,000 engineers and conductors was not over wages but over guaranteed sick leave. amtrak says it is working quickly to restore cancelled trains. >> this was something the white house badly wanted, almost needed, arlette. >> reporter: this really was a result of the negotiations between officials starting at 9 a....

vice president harris' doorstep right here in washington. and a cnn exclusive. the former white house chief of staff mark meadows has complied with a subpoena in the u.s. justice department's january 6th investigation, potentially escalating the legal danger for former president trump. welcome to our viewers here in the united states and around the world. i'm wolf blitzer. you're in t"the situation room." president biden is touting the agreement that prevented a crippling national railroad strike, even though it's not a done deal yet. tonight we're learning more about his role in t...

does join us. >> amtrak workers are not involved, but many of the amtrak rails are owned by those freight railroad companies. this news was just announced moments ago in a statement. amtrak said started thursday it would cancel all long distance trains. as you mentioned, that is to avoid possible passenger disruptions while en route. obviously both sides are still negotiating and trying to reach an agreement before friday. it's not only the amtrak lines that will be impacted. for example, here in chicago already at least nine of the 11 metro lines have been suspended due to this poss...