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Democrats Face Battle Over Trump's Environmental Budget Cuts

4/29/2025

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Democratic appropriators brace for a tough fight over fiscal 2026 funding, facing deep cuts to clean energy and environmental initiatives in President Trump's budget. Former officials lament the first 100 days of his administration, warning of lasting harm to the EPA and weakened climate protections, raising alarms about a troubling shift towards polluter favoritism.

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Democratic appropriators brace for a tough fight over fiscal 2026 funding, facing deep cuts to clean energy and environmental initiatives in President Trump's budget. Former officials lament the first 100 days of his administration, warning of lasting harm to the EPA and weakened climate protections, raising alarms about a troubling shift towards polluter favoritism.