Vance Rail Safety Bill Splits The GOP
May 19, 2026·1 day ago·via The Hill

A rail safety bill backed by Vice President J.D. Vance is exposing fresh fault lines inside the GOP. The debate underscores a familiar problem in Washington: even when Republicans agree on the need for safer railroads, the details can still invite more federal meddling and more division. The fight shows how hard it is to balance legitimate safety concerns with skepticism of another one-size-fits-all mandate. Read more about this...