Senate Confirms Lee Zeldin as New EPA Administrator
The Senate has confirmed Lee Zeldin, a former congressman from New York, to lead the Environmental Protection Agency under President Trump. This comes amid promises from Trump to cut climate regulations, sparking debates over potential regulatory rollbacks. Zeldin, now the 17th EPA administrator, has articulated an ambitious agenda and is working on strategies to ensure his decisions withstand judicial scrutiny. The confirmation has drawn mixed reactions, with industry groups expressing support while environmental advocates voice concerns about his ties to fossil fuel interests.
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