Sheldon Whitehouse Urges EPA Chief Lee Zeldin to Leave
Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse Calls for EPA Director’s Resignation Senator Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI) has urged Environmental Protection Agency Director Lee Zeldin to resign, adding pressure from Democrats to remove figures from Trump’s administration. On X, Whitehouse stated, “Liar Lee Zeldin deceived Congress, the courts, and the American people. I call on him to leave.” During a […]
Start-stop has just faced a challenge from the EPA. Now the true test begins.
Discontent with Start-Stop Technology in Vehicles In a recent episode of “Drive with Lauren and Karl,” Karl Brauer and I discussed a feature that many drivers absolutely dislike: start-stop technology. I get it. When I halted my car at a light, the engine turned off, and for a split second, I thought I’d stalled. Then, […]
Previous EPA Officials Work to Prevent Reversal of Key Climate Change Policy
Former EPA Employees Join Environmental Group to Oppose Regulatory Changes Former employees of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) have linked up with an environmental organization aiming to prevent the rollback of what they term the “holy grail of climate change religion.” Last July, EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin revealed a proposal to repeal the endangerment findings […]
Ready to breathe easier? Trump’s EPA has just made that happen.
Trump Administration Rescinds Greenhouse Gas Certification The Trump administration has rolled back the 2009 greenhouse gas crisis certification put in place by the Obama administration, particularly for gases like carbon dioxide. This means, for many, there’s less concern that the carbon dioxide produced by simply breathing will contribute to global warming. Considering that the world’s […]
EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin reverses mercury regulations for coal plants
EPA Administrator’s Announcement on Coal Regulations Recent comments by EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin have garnered approval from key energy advocacy groups following his decision to reverse recent changes to the federal Mercury and Air Toxics Standard (MATS) for coal-fired power plants. Zeldin expressed that this move would keep the current MATS regulations strong and uphold […]
EPA plans to revise Biden’s $5 billion electric school bus initiative by offering additional fuel options.
EPA to Revamp Electric School Bus Program WASHINGTON — The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is set to reform its electric school bus initiative, which has $2.3 billion in taxpayer funds available. The agency plans to introduce alternative fuel options through new grants using these remaining resources. On Thursday, EPA officials will seek input from school […]
Automatic engine shutoff feature is eliminated by the EPA
EPA Repeals Start/Stop Regulations for Vehicles The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has just made a significant announcement that many American drivers have been anticipating. The regulations surrounding automatic start/stop technology in vehicles are no longer being enforced at the federal level. On February 12, 2026, President Donald Trump and EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin proclaimed this […]
CPI report, AI market decline, EPA changes and more in Morning Squawk
Morning Update Happy Friday! Remember that Ring Super Bowl ad featuring a lost dog? Well, it seems it didn’t exactly make a significant impact. Amazon, which owns the doorbell company, was hoping for better results. This morning, stock futures dipped, pulling down the averages for all three major indices into the negative. Here are five […]
EPA Cancels Regulation That Will Reduce Car Prices and Energy Expenses
EPA Deregulation Move The EPA Administrator, Lee Zeldin, characterized the recent action as “the largest act of deregulation in U.S. history,” reversing previous findings that led to billions in hidden taxes for Americans each year. Zeldin formally rescinded the so-called “crisis finding,” which previously provided a legal framework for the government to regulate greenhouse gases […]
EPA Administrator Zeldin: Trump administration dismantling ‘Obama Switch,’ putting an end to automatic start-stop in new vehicles
Trump Administration Ends Start-Stop Engine Features On February 12, 2026, EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin, alongside President Donald Trump, unveiled what the administration calls the “largest regulatory relief package in U.S. history.” They announced a significant change regarding automatic engine start-stop technology, effectively signaling the end of the era initiated under former President Obama. While the […]