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How Trump's EPA head has transformed the agency — and sided with polluters
EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin has been a controversial figure, leading to significant changes within the agency under the Trump administration. He has rescinded regulations, cut departments, and reduced staffing levels to their lowest in decades, according to multiple sources including NPR and PBS NewsHour. Zeldin's actions have sparked heated exchanges in congressional hearings, particularly regarding budget cuts and climate policies, with Democrats accusing him of siding with polluters. Disagreements exist over the implications of recent Supreme Court rulings on the agency's authority, as highlighted by Fox News.
Zeldin's leadership has led to significant staffing reductions at the EPA, raising concerns about the agency's ability to enforce environmental regulations effectively, as noted by NPR.
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How Trump's EPA head has transformed the agency — and sided with polluters
New Yorker writer Elizabeth Kolbert says EPA chief Lee Zeldin has rescinded regulations, cut or eliminated departments and terminated the jobs of many scientists. Trump calls Zeldin "our secret weapon."
EPA chief Lee Zeldin doubles down after fiery exchange with Rep DeLauro over landmark SCOTUS cases
EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin discusses his debate with Reps. Rosa DeLauro and Rob Menendez on 'The Ingraham Angle.' Environmental Protection Agency ( EPA) Administrator Lee Zeldin doubled down Tuesday after a fiery exchange with Rep. Rosa DeLauro, D-Conn., during a contentious House hearing on the agency’s 2027 budget.
WATCH LIVE: EPA's Zeldin testifies on Trump's budget request in Senate Environment hearing
Michael Phillis, Associated Press Michael Phillis, Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — A plan by President Donald Trump's administration to slash the Environmental Protection Agency's budget by half has been the focus of contentious congressional hearings over the future of an agency that Democrats have accused of.
How Trump's EPA head has transformed the agency — and sided with polluters
Your support helps make our show possible and unlocks access to our sponsor-free feed. New Yorker writer Elizabeth Kolbert says EPA chief Lee Zeldin has rescinded regulations, cut or eliminated departments and terminated the jobs of many scientists. Trump calls Zeldin "our secret weapon." TERRY GROSS, HOST: This is.
EPA chief Lee Zeldin doubles down after fiery exchange with Rep DeLauro over landmark SCOTUS cases
EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin discusses his debate with Reps. Rosa DeLauro and Rob Menendez on 'The Ingraham Angle.' Environmental Protection Agency ( EPA) Administrator Lee Zeldin doubled down Tuesday after a fiery exchange with Rep. Rosa DeLauro, D-Conn., during a contentious House hearing on the agency’s 2027 budget.
WATCH: Trump EPA chief sparks explosive hearing showdown over global warming alarm from Dems: 'I'm talking'
EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin and Rep. Robert Menendez Jr. sparred in a tense moment during a House hearing on Tuesday. Fresh off his viral bout with Rep. Rosa DeLauro , D-Conn., EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin engaged in another heated exchange with Rep. Robert Menendez Jr., D-N.J., during a Tuesday session and afterward.