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Chapter 1: What is the main topic discussed in this episode?
Live from NPR News in Washington, I'm Ryland Barton. The Trump administration is eliminating the basis for much of the federal government's work on climate change. NPR's Jeff Brady reports the move comes as scientists say the last three years were the hottest on record.
The Environmental Protection Agency is eliminating its own finding that greenhouse gases from burning fossil fuels endanger public health.
Chapter 2: What recent changes has the Trump administration made regarding climate change policy?
The Obama-era endangerment finding allowed the EPA to regulate climate pollution from cars, power plants and the oil and gas industry. President Trump announced the change at the White House.
I'm pleased to be joined today by EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin, who you all know, and to announce the single largest deregulatory action in American history.
Environmental groups say the Trump EPA is violating the law and that the science behind the original endangerment finding is stronger than ever. They plan to challenge the decision in court. Jeff Brady, NPR News.
Top immigration officials testified before a Senate committee over immigration enforcement tactics that have come under scrutiny. Republican Chair Rand Paul played a video showing the events leading up to the second of two fatal shootings in Minneapolis, as NPR's Barbara Sprunt reports.
Officials from ICE and Customs and Border Protection said the investigation into the killing of Alex Preddy is ongoing. Paul paused the video at moments, saying he didn't see Preddy acting aggressively towards officers. I see nothing here. I mean, not even a hint of something that was aggressive on his part. Everything was retreat.
Almost immediately after Pretty was killed, DHS Secretary Kristi Noem said he committed an act of domestic terrorism. CBP Commissioner Rodney Scott told the committee he never described Pretty in those terms to Noem, nor was he aware of anyone in his agency doing so. Barbara Sprint, NPR News, Washington.
Annalilia Mejia has scored an upset in the Democratic primary of a special election to fill the congressional seat left vacant by New Jersey Governor Mikey Sherrill. according to a race call by the Associated Press. Kenneth Burns with member station WHYY reports.
Mejia bested former Congressman Tom Malinowski, who was aiming for a political comeback. This is despite Malinowski's name recognition and fundraising success.
Mejia, a community organizer and daughter of immigrants, aligned herself with several progressive groups and politicians, including Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders, Massachusetts Senator Elizabeth Warren, and New York Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez.
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