A powerful Senate panel will hold a hearing Thursday on the East Palestine, Ohio, train derailment as lawmakers on both sides of the aisle call for answers and action in the wake of the disaster.

The Biden administration is railing against railroad industry power after the East Palestine wreck, but key appointees could consolidate the industry even more.

Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg has accused freight rail operator Norfolk Southern of putting profits in front of human lives. This follows strong criticism of Buttigieg from Republicans.