John Thune embodies the rail industry’s Washington influence machine that could now kill bipartisan safety legislation.
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After industry cash flooded their war chests, Florida Republicans stopped requiring utilities from disclosing who they are punishing with power shutoffs.
In an unexpected twist, change could be coming for the country’s railroads.
The Beltway newsletter is running ads about the railroad industry’s alleged commitment to safety as rail lobbyists fight new safety rules.
Buttigieg’s Transportation Department has yet to walk back a controversial Trump rule allowing trains to transport explosive liquefied natural gas.
Retiring Sen. Pat Toomey is joining Apollo Global Management after helping enrich the private equity industry during his time in Congress
Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine’s track record and rail company links raise questions about his ability to hold the rail giant accountable for the derailment disaster.
After pretending to be powerless, Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg is now talking tough and promising new railroad safety rules.
The company whose train derailed in Ohio is asking the Supreme Court to kill a suit by a sick rail worker — and help the firm block future lawsuits
Facing pressure to act, America’s chief rail regulator now insists he is “constrained.” He’s not.