Rich McHugh

New York

Investigative Journalist at Freelance

Investigative Correspondent and Film Producer at NewsNation

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East Palestine derailment: Emails reveal EPA official with ties to Biden, DNC took over response

3 days ago | newsnationnow.com | Rich McHugh

(NewsNation) — Newly uncovered emails reveal authorities broke protocol when communicating risks following a train derailment and controlled burn in Ohio despite fears from residents experiencing health problems. Three days after officials blew up five train cars of vinyl chloride in East Palestine, Ohio, the Environmental Protection Agency declared the town safe for residents and allowed them back into their homes.
Trump DHS slams Biden admin over Ohio train derailment response

5 days ago | newsnationnow.com | Rich McHugh

Internal FEMA emails reportedly warned of cancer risks after derailment Officials debated releasing unmet needs report to public, records show Trump DHS slams Biden response, citing ignored cancer cluster risks ( NewsNation) - The Trump administration's Department of Homeland Security is criticizing the federal response under the Biden administration to the toxic train derailment in East Palestine, calling it "gross mismanagement." "Emails of FEMA ignoring a potential cancer cluster breakout...
Trump DHS slams Biden admin over Ohio train derailment response

5 days ago | yahoo.com | Rich McHugh

(NewsNation) — The Trump administration’s Department of Homeland Security is criticizing the federal response under the Biden administration to the toxic train derailment in East Palestine, calling it “gross mismanagement.” “Emails of FEMA ignoring a potential cancer cluster breakout in East Palestine, Ohio, under the Biden administration is yet another outrageous example of the gross mismanagement and poor treatment of Americans under the prior administration,” a DHS spokesperson said in a...
FEMA, White House covered up East Palestine devastation: Exclusive

1 week ago | newsnationnow.com | Rich McHugh

( NewsNation) - After officials burned five tankers containing 115,000 gallons of toxic vinyl chloride over East Palestine, residents were sick and crying out for help. In September 2023, seven months later, President Biden issued an executive order, sending FEMA executive Jim McPherson to East Palestine to assess the community's unmet needs.
CDC told health providers not to treat after East Palestine derailment: Lawsuit

1 week ago | fox8.com | Rich McHugh

EAST PALESTINE, Ohio (NewsNation) — Two years after the Norfolk Southern train derailment in East Palestine and the subsequent toxic plume of smoke that devastated the area, a lawsuit against the transport company alleges a conspiracy to deny health care to those impacted.
CDC told health providers not to treat after East Palestine derailment: Lawsuit

1 week ago | newsnationnow.com | Rich McHugh

2023 derailment and burn released hydrogen chloride, phosgene into the air Residents have long complained of lingering health problems Some say they were denied medical careEAST PALESTINE, Ohio ( NewsNation) - Two years after the Norfolk Southern train derailment in East Palestine and the subsequent toxic plume of smoke that devastated the area, a lawsuit against the transport company alleges a conspiracy to deny health care to those impacted.
CDC told health providers not to treat after East Palestine derailment: Lawsuit

1 week ago | yahoo.com | Rich McHugh

EAST PALESTINE, Ohio (NewsNation) — Two years after the Norfolk Southern train derailment in East Palestine and the subsequent toxic plume of smoke that devastated the area, a lawsuit against the transport company alleges a conspiracy to deny health care to those impacted.
EPA 'missed it' in response to Georgia chemical fire

2 weeks ago | newsnationnow.com | Rich McHugh

The BioLab chemical fire happened in Conyers, Georgia At least 17K people evacuated; others sheltered in place Some residents say the EPA did not handle the situation well( NewsNation) - Residents of Conyers, Georgia, want answers as to why the Environmental Protection Agency did not conduct further testing after a chemical plant fire in the town eight months ago. Others said they want the EPA held accountable because they believe the agency failed to warn them of potential toxins.
Whistleblower: EPA ‘missed it’ in response to Georgia chemical fire

2 weeks ago | yahoo.com | Rich McHugh

(NewsNation) — Residents of Conyers, Georgia, want answers as to why the Environmental Protection Agency did not conduct further testing after a chemical plant fire in the town eight months ago. Others said they want the EPA held accountable because they believe the agency failed to warn them of potential toxins. On September 29, 2024, a fire broke out at the BioLab chemical plant that left Conyers covered in a blanket of toxic smoke. Resident Cheryl Garcia said she knew it was serious.
Lawyer disputes possible cause of Brooklyn Bridge boat crash

2 weeks ago | newsnationnow.com | Rich McHugh

By Rich McHugh 11 of the injured 22 crew members remain in serious condition The NTSB is investigating the deadly crash The ship was headed toward New York Harbor for departure( NewsNation) - The attorney for the pilot of the Mexican naval training ship that collided with the Brooklyn Bridge is disputing the narrative the crash that killed two people and injured nearly two dozen others was caused by rough waters and fast currents.