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Trump administration expected to put EPA environmental justice and civil rights workers on administrative leave

Environmental Protection Agency employees who work in the environmental justice and civil rights office expect a new round of paid leave notices that will impact even more federal workers, four sources familiar with the matter told CNN.

Newsweek on MSN · 10h

Trump's Push to End DEI Could Cut EPA's Environmental Justice Office

Staff with the EPA's Environmental Justice office were told they will be placed on administrative leave as the agency complies with President Trump's orders.

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Trump administration cuts environmental justice programs at EPA, DOJ, sources say

By Valerie Volcovici, Sarah N. Lynch and Jeff Mason WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The Trump administration has placed on leave over 100 employees who work on environmental justice programs at the Environmental Protection Agency,

Lawmakers Demand Accountability From EPA Leaders

POLITICO on MSN · 17h

EPA funds still frozen despite agency memo, lawmakers’ pressure

The EPA's directive after a court ruling has still not yet unlocked all the funding mandated under the laws passed by Congress.

Inside Climate News · 3h

Lawmakers Demand Accountability From EPA Leaders Amid Funding Freeze, Staffing Disruptions

At a gathering at EPA headquarters, members of Congress and environmental advocates accused agency management of defying court orders, halting programs and failing to enforce environmental protections.

Bloomberg on MSN · 3h

Democratic Lawmakers Demand Release of Frozen EPA Funds

Senator Ed Markey and other Democrats called for the agency to release grants halted by the Trump administration, following court orders to end the freeze.

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EPA chief, former Vice President Harris tour wildfire footprints

On Thursday, former Vice President Kamala Harris toured the Palisades fire zone with Supervisor Lindsay Horvath, while EPA ...

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EPA puts 168 staffers on administrative leave

EPA said it will consider a new structure for the Office of Environmental Justice, which was formed during the Biden administration.

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EPA rushes to meet Trump's deadline to clear toxic debris from Los Angeles area wildfire zones

An executive order signed by President Trump in late January called for the EPA to expedite its removal of hazardous materials from the Los Angeles area wildfire zones.

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EPA administrator, Trump special envoy join LA mayor to evaluate fire recovery

The Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Lee Zeldin, President Trump’s envoy for special missions Richard Grenell, ...

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U.S. Environmental Protection Agency: Administrator Lee Zeldin Outlines Agency Priorities

United States Environmental Protection Agency (“EPA”) Administrator Lee Zeldin announced on February 4th the federal agency’s priorities under the Trump Administration. Administrator Zeldin entitled ...

Residents demand answers after EPA stores toxic debris from L.A. fires in park

The Environmental Protection Agency is working on an expedited timeline to clear combustible paints, household chemicals and ...

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“We Feel Terrorized”: What EPA Employees Say About the Decision to Stay or Go Under Trump

More than 300 career employees at the Environmental Protection Agency have left. Those who remain face a painful decision: ...

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President Trump Could Cut 1,100 EPA Jobs, Freezes Agency Funding

Over 1,000 employees at the EPA have been warned they could lose their jobs. The President of the US has frozen EPA access to ...

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