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Judge blocks Trump administration from terminating $14 billion in 'green bank' grants
Read full article: Judge blocks Trump administration from terminating $14 billion in 'green bank' grantsA federal judge has blocked the Trump administration from terminating $14 billion in grants awarded to three climate groups by the Biden administration.
EPA plans to cut scientific research program, could fire more than 1,000 employees
Read full article: EPA plans to cut scientific research program, could fire more than 1,000 employeesThe Environmental Protection Agency plans to eliminate its scientific research program and could fire more than 1,000 scientists and other employees who help provide the scientific foundation for rules safeguarding human health and the environment.
Trump environmental rollbacks would boost pollution and endanger lives, former EPA heads say
Read full article: Trump environmental rollbacks would boost pollution and endanger lives, former EPA heads sayThree former Environmental Protection Agency leaders say rollbacks proposed by the Trump administration endanger the lives of millions of Americans and abandon the agencyās mission to protect the environment and human health.
A breakdown of major EPA deregulatory moves around water, air, climate
Read full article: A breakdown of major EPA deregulatory moves around water, air, climateEnvironmental Protection Agency Administrator Lee Zeldin on Wednesday announced nearly three dozen deregulatory moves that he said would spur the U.S. economy by rolling back rules that have unfairly burdened industry.
EPA head says he'll roll back dozens of environmental regulations, including rules on climate change
Read full article: EPA head says he'll roll back dozens of environmental regulations, including rules on climate changeThe head of the Environmental Protection Agency has announced a series of actions to roll back landmark environmental regulations, including rules on pollution from coal-fired power plants, climate change and electric vehicles.
EPA likely to move to further limit federal protections for wetlands
Read full article: EPA likely to move to further limit federal protections for wetlandsThe Trump administration on Wednesday announced it will reconsider the reach of the nationās bedrock clean water law and likely further limit the wetlands it covers.
EPA terminates Biden-era climate grants worth $20 billion
Read full article: EPA terminates Biden-era climate grants worth $20 billionThe Environmental Protection Agency said it has terminated grant agreements worth $20 billion issued by the Biden administration under a so-called green bank to finance climate-friendly projects.
Trump DOT chief rejects inclusion of environmental justice factors in infrastructure decisions
Read full article: Trump DOT chief rejects inclusion of environmental justice factors in infrastructure decisionsTransportation Secretary Sean Duffy has rescinded two Biden-era memos that had state agencies consider social and environmental justice factors when making decisions concerning critical national infrastructure work.
EPA froze 'green bank' funds worth billions, climate group suit says
Read full article: EPA froze 'green bank' funds worth billions, climate group suit saysA nonprofit that was awarded nearly $7 billion by the Biden administration to finance clean energy and climate-friendly projects has sued the Environmental Protection Agency, accusing it of improperly freezing its account.
Justice Dept. says ending Louisiana petrochemical case helps 'dismantle radical DEI programs'
Read full article: Justice Dept. says ending Louisiana petrochemical case helps 'dismantle radical DEI programs'The Justice Department is celebrating its decision to drop a federal lawsuit against a Louisiana petrochemical plant accused of worsening cancer risks for residents in a majority-Black community.
New EPA guidance says spending items greater than $50,000 must get approval from DOGE
Read full article: New EPA guidance says spending items greater than $50,000 must get approval from DOGEThe Environmental Protection Agency has issued new guidance directing senior staff to submit spending items greater than $50,000 for approval from Elon Muskās Department of Government Efficiency.
EPA backtracks on Trump comment about cutting staff by 65% but says major spending cuts are coming
Read full article: EPA backtracks on Trump comment about cutting staff by 65% but says major spending cuts are comingDespite a comment by President Donald Trump, the Environmental Protection Agency does not plan to reduce its staff by 65%, but major budget cuts are likely.
Scientists scorn EPA push to say climate change isn't a danger, say just look around at the world
Read full article: Scientists scorn EPA push to say climate change isn't a danger, say just look around at the worldAs President Donald Trump's administration looks to reverse a cornerstone finding that climate change endangers human health and welfare, scientists say they need to look around because itās obvious how bad global warming is and how its getting worse.
EPA head urges Trump to reconsider scientific finding that underpins climate action, AP sources say
Read full article: EPA head urges Trump to reconsider scientific finding that underpins climate action, AP sources sayThe head of the Environmental Protection Agency has privately urged the Trump administration to reconsider a scientific finding that's long been the central basis for U.S. action against climate change.
Trump creates council for 'energy dominance,' boosts natural gas exports and offshore drilling
Read full article: Trump creates council for 'energy dominance,' boosts natural gas exports and offshore drillingPresident Donald Trump has signed an executive order formally creating a National Energy Dominance Council and directed it to drive up already record-setting domestic oil and gas production.
EPA chief says he will seek return of $20 billion in clean-energy grants awarded by Biden
Read full article: EPA chief says he will seek return of $20 billion in clean-energy grants awarded by BidenIn a major reversal, the new head of the Environmental Protection Agency says he'll try to rescind $20 billion in grants awarded by the Biden administration for climate and clean-energy projects.
Lawsuit blames deaths on Ohio train derailment as Vance says US needs 'to do better on rail safety'
Read full article: Lawsuit blames deaths on Ohio train derailment as Vance says US needs 'to do better on rail safety'A new lawsuit alleges for the first time that people died because of the disastrous 2023 East Palestine, Ohio, train derailment.
Senate confirms Zeldin to lead Environmental Protection Agency as Trump vows to cut climate rules
Read full article: Senate confirms Zeldin to lead Environmental Protection Agency as Trump vows to cut climate rulesThe Republican-controlled Senate has confirmed Lee Zeldin to lead the Environmental Protection Agency.
Trump's EPA nominee stays vague on plans as senators press him on climate views
Read full article: Trump's EPA nominee stays vague on plans as senators press him on climate viewsLee Zeldin, President-elect Donald Trump's nominee to head the Environmental Protection Agency, is promising to preserve a clean environment āwithout suffocating the economy.ā.
EPA head Regan, who championed environmental justice, to leave office Dec. 31
Read full article: EPA head Regan, who championed environmental justice, to leave office Dec. 31Michael Regan, who has led the Environmental Protection Agency throughout President Joe Bidenās four-year term, said Friday he will be leaving the agency Dec. 31, about three weeks before Bidenā leaves office.
EPA hails 'revitalized' enforcement efforts as Biden administration heads to exit
Read full article: EPA hails 'revitalized' enforcement efforts as Biden administration heads to exitThe Environmental Protection Agency says it concluded more than 1,800 civil cases this year, a 3% increase over 2023, and charged 120 criminal defendants, a 17.6% increase over the previous year.
Democratic lawmakers from Connecticut report Thanksgiving bomb threats against their homes
Read full article: Democratic lawmakers from Connecticut report Thanksgiving bomb threats against their homesSix Democratic members of Congress from Connecticut have been targeted by bomb threats on their homes.
Trump transition says Cabinet picks, appointees were targeted by bomb threats, swatting attacks
Read full article: Trump transition says Cabinet picks, appointees were targeted by bomb threats, swatting attacksPresident-elect Donald Trump's transition says several of his Cabinet picks and appointees have been targeted by bomb threats and āswatting attacks."
Biden EPA to charge first-ever āmethane feeā for emissions waste by oil and gas companies
Read full article: Biden EPA to charge first-ever āmethane feeā for emissions waste by oil and gas companiesOil and natural gas companies for the first time will have to pay a federal fee if they emit dangerous methane above certain levels under a rule announced by the Biden administration.
Trump names former Rep. Lee Zeldin to lead EPA, adviser Stephen Miller to be deputy chief of policy
Read full article: Trump names former Rep. Lee Zeldin to lead EPA, adviser Stephen Miller to be deputy chief of policyPresident-elect Donald Trump has named former New York congressman Lee Zeldin to lead the Environmental Protection Agency as he continues to build out his future administration with loyal supporters.
Trump's Madison Square Garden event features crude and racist insults
Read full article: Trump's Madison Square Garden event features crude and racist insultsDonald Trump has hosted a rally featuring crude and racist insults at New Yorkās Madison Square Garden, turning what his campaign had dubbed as the event where he would deliver his closing message into an illustration of what turns off his critics.
In New York, a constitutional amendment provides election fodder for the left and the right
Read full article: In New York, a constitutional amendment provides election fodder for the left and the rightDemocrats pushed to get a constitutional amendment on New Yorkās ballot this November because they believed it could energize liberals eager to protect abortion rights.
Trump listens during a farming event in rural Pennsylvania, then threatens John Deere with tariffs
Read full article: Trump listens during a farming event in rural Pennsylvania, then threatens John Deere with tariffsDonald Trump sat in a large barn in rural Pennsylvania as farmers expressed concerns about losing their way of life, asking questions and offering jokes but mostly just listening.
On Long Island, Republicans defend an unlikely stronghold as races could tip control of Congress
Read full article: On Long Island, Republicans defend an unlikely stronghold as races could tip control of CongressItās a 2024 election battleground where millions of dollars are being spent and some of the biggest names in American politics are sure to pop up.
AP Decision Notes: What to expect in New York's state primaries
Read full article: AP Decision Notes: What to expect in New York's state primariesTensions within the Democratic Party over President Joe Bidenās handling of the Israel-Hamas war are playing out in a key New York primary race next week.
New York made Donald Trump and could convict him. But for now, he's using it to campaign
Read full article: New York made Donald Trump and could convict him. But for now, he's using it to campaignAfter a years-long breakup with his hometown, former President Donald Trump is back in New York, this time as a criminal defendant.
Social media influencer is charged with joining the Jan. 6 attack on the US Capitol
Read full article: Social media influencer is charged with joining the Jan. 6 attack on the US CapitolA conservative social media influencer has been charged with storming the U.S. Capitol and passing a stolen table out of a broken window, allowing other rioters to use it as a weapon against police.
Cuomo could have run again for NY governor, but declined for family reasons, former top aide writes
Read full article: Cuomo could have run again for NY governor, but declined for family reasons, former top aide writesFormer New York Gov. Andrew Cuomoās top aide during the onset of the pandemic and the sexual harassment scandal that forced Cuomo from office in 2021 has written a memoir.
Latest Santos chaos: 'Hiring' treasurer who turned down job
Read full article: Latest Santos chaos: 'Hiring' treasurer who turned down jobU.S. Rep. George Santosā campaign committee has told federal regulators it hired a new treasurer amid lingering questions about the source of his wealth and irregularities in the committeeās financial reports.
Byron Donalds emerges as GOP alternative for House speaker
Read full article: Byron Donalds emerges as GOP alternative for House speakerAs Republicans struggled for a second day to elect a House speaker, Rep. Byron Donalds of Florida emerged as the choice of conservative holdouts who are refusing to support Kevin McCarthyās bid.
New York emerges as exception to strong election for Dems
Read full article: New York emerges as exception to strong election for DemsWhile Democrats were celebrating a stronger-than-expected midterm performance across much of the U.S. this week, New York was emerging as a notable exception where losses and lackluster results prompted a round of soul-searching and finger-pointing inside the party.
Media narrative of US election: Bad news for Trump, GOP
Read full article: Media narrative of US election: Bad news for Trump, GOPIt is still up in the air which political party will control the U.S. Congress, but on Wednesday a media narrative of Election Day appeared to solidify: Good night for Democrats.
Democrat Kathy Hochul becomes 1st woman elected NY governor
Read full article: Democrat Kathy Hochul becomes 1st woman elected NY governorDemocrat Kathy Hochul has become the first woman elected New York governor, winning the office outright that she took over in 2021 when former Gov. Andrew Cuomo resigned.
Harris, Clinton campaign for Hochul in NY governor's race
Read full article: Harris, Clinton campaign for Hochul in NY governor's raceVice President Kamala Harris and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton are hitting the campaign trail in New York City for Gov. Kathy Hochul, a Democrat facing an unexpectedly competitive election.
Democrats to boost Hochul in tight New York governor's race
Read full article: Democrats to boost Hochul in tight New York governor's raceDemocrats have created a super PAC in New York to boost incumbent Gov. Kathy Hochul, a sign of the partyās growing fears that a late-stage surge by her Republican opponent Lee Zeldin could result in an upset in the blue state.
Paul Pelosi attack highlights rising threats to lawmakers
Read full article: Paul Pelosi attack highlights rising threats to lawmakersItās something that goes along with being a member of Congress, no matter your party or your status: constant threats to your life, and the unshakeable feeling that they're only getting worse.
Biden zeroes in on economic message as campaign winds down
Read full article: Biden zeroes in on economic message as campaign winds downPresident Joe Biden is focusing on economic issues as he fine-tunes his closing argument in upstate New York for voters trying to cope with raging inflation and fears of a recession heading into the Nov. 8 election.
Crime, Trump center stage in sole New York governor's debate
Read full article: Crime, Trump center stage in sole New York governor's debateFights over crime, abortion and the deadly U.S. Capitol insurrection took center stage as New York Gov. Kathy Hochul faced her Republican challenger, U.S. Rep. Lee Zeldin, in their only televised campaign debate.
Shooting brings violent crime to Rep. Zeldin's doorstep
Read full article: Shooting brings violent crime to Rep. Zeldin's doorstepA shooting outside New York U.S. Rep. Lee Zeldinās Long Island home is giving the Republican a fresh and personal perspective on a rash of violent crime thatās been a focus of his campaign for governor.
Biden: IBM investment to help in tech competition with China
Read full article: Biden: IBM investment to help in tech competition with ChinaPresident Joe Biden says a $20 billion investment by IBM in New Yorkās Hudson River Valley will help give the United States a technological edge against China.
Investigators: Attacker 'did not know who' Zeldin was
Read full article: Investigators: Attacker 'did not know who' Zeldin wasA man accused of attacking New York GOP gubernatorial candidate Lee Zeldin during a recent campaign rally told investigators heād been drinking that day and didnāt know who the congressman was.
Lee Zeldin, GOP nominee for NY governor, attacked at rally
Read full article: Lee Zeldin, GOP nominee for NY governor, attacked at rallyA man has been charged with attempted assault after brandishing a sharp object and attacking U.S. Rep. Lee Zeldin as the Republican candidate for New York governor delivered a speech in western New York.
What to watch in primaries in Colorado, Illinois, elsewhere
Read full article: What to watch in primaries in Colorado, Illinois, elsewhereSeven states are set to host primary elections Tuesday as the nation comes to terms with last weekās stunning Supreme Court ruling eliminating the constitutional right to an abortion.
Paladino: Saying Hitler 'kind of leader we need' was mistake
Read full article: Paladino: Saying Hitler 'kind of leader we need' was mistakeNew York congressional candidate Carl Paladino says he was wrong to invoke Adolf Hitler when he said in an interview last year that he was āthe kind of leader we need todayā because of his ability to rally crowds.
NY Gov. Hochul hits election hurdle in running mateās arrest
Read full article: NY Gov. Hochul hits election hurdle in running mateās arrestNew York Gov. Kathy Hochul will have to maneuver the sudden arrest and resignation of her running mate and lieutenant governor on bribery charges as she tries to win her partyās nomination in June.
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WHAT TO WATCH: Pence, Conway and protest pushback at RNC
Read full article: WHAT TO WATCH: Pence, Conway and protest pushback at RNCPence, whose future political aspirations could hinge on November, has campaigned aggressively for the president. Pence has helped steer the White House response to the coronavirus, leading a task force and frequently working with the nations governors. The GOP convention has mentioned the virus far less than Democrats did last week, but Pence could throw it back into focus if he speaks about the work hes led. Conway, whose husband has become an outspoken Trump critic, says she is stepping away to spend more time with her family. Clarence Henderson, a civil rights activist from the 1960s, is expected to speak on the true meaning of peaceful protest."