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Trump to Revoke Climate Regulations, Sparks Legal Challenges

2/12/2026

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Trump Revokes Climate Regulation

U.S. President Donald Trump plans to revoke the 2009 endangerment finding that underpins greenhouse gas regulation.
EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin announced the decision, claiming it will save Americans $1.3 trillion by reducing regulatory costs.
Critics say the move undermines climate action and public health.
Legal challenges are anticipated because courts have upheld the endangerment finding.
The administration is loosening nuclear energy regulations, potentially compromising safety standards, according to experts.

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Trump Cracks Down on CDL

The administration of U.S. President Donald Trump will issue a Department of Transportation rule to close loopholes that allowed unqualified foreigners to obtain commercial driver's licenses.
The rule will limit commercial driver's license (CDL) eligibility to specific nonimmigrant status holders and require verification of lawful immigration status.
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said the safety-focused crackdown will prevent unqualified foreign drivers from receiving licenses.

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Trump Revokes Climate Regulation

U.S. President Donald Trump plans to revoke the 2009 endangerment finding that underpins greenhouse gas regulation.
EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin announced the decision, claiming it will save Americans $1.3 trillion by reducing regulatory costs.
Critics say the move undermines climate action and public health.
Legal challenges are anticipated because courts have upheld the endangerment finding.
The administration is loosening nuclear energy regulations, potentially compromising safety standards, according to experts.

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