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Former House Republican says Gaetz nomination is 'a bridge too far' 

Former Republican Congressman Charlie Dent of Pennsylvania has suggested he may withdraw President-elect Trump's nomination of Representative Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.) to be attorney general. “In the case of Matt Gaetz, we would have to withdraw the nomination. I think that's a bridge too far,” Dent told CNN's Abby Phillip on Friday. Trump has faced some […]

Pennsylvania Great Crossings Bridge closed as drought reveals underwater bridge

A historic bridge built more than 200 years ago in southwestern Pennsylvania has been closed to the public after officials said they could not guarantee the stability of the structure. The Great Crossing Bridge, originally built in honor of President George Washington, normally sits about 50 feet below the surface of Youghiogheny River Lake, but […]

Biden mourns ‘devastation’ of bridge collapse at Georgia’s Sapelo Island

President Biden issued a statement mourning the “tragedy” after a bridge collapsed on Georgia's Sapelo Island, killing seven people. “We are heartbroken to learn of the collapse of the ferry pier walkway on Sapelo Island, Georgia. What was supposed to be a joyful celebration of Gullah-Geechee culture and history was instead turned into a tragedy. […]

New York ranks 11th state most in need of bridge repairs: report

There are many bridges built over rough seas. The Empire State ranks 11th in the nation for aging bridges, with nearly all bridges in the state (99.46%) in need of some type of repair, according to the report. Additionally, nearly 10 percent of New York state's 17,642 bridges had deteriorated to the point of being […]