The Trump administration dismissed members of the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Clean Air Scientific Advisory Committee and Science Advisory Board on Tuesday, a day before the confirmation of new EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin,

WASHINGTON — The Senate voted largely along party lines Wednesday to confirm former Long Island congressman Lee Zeldin’s nomination to lead the Environmental Protection Agency, which he promised lawmakers to make more business friendly.

The Senate on Wednesday confirmed President Donald Trump‘s nominee to lead the EPA, Lee Zeldin, who will play a key role in the administration’s efforts to boost energy production.

Former New York Republican Rep. Lee Zeldin was confirmed by the Senate Wednesday as President Trump’s Environmental Protection Agency administrator — earning bipartisan support. The 56-42 vote featured Democratic Sens.

NORTH KINGSTOWN − Rhode Island U.S. Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse isn't tipping his hand on how he will vote on Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s nomination to lead the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.

NORTH KINGSTOWN, R.I. (WPRI) — U.S. Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse on Monday downplayed speculation that he could break with his party to support Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s nomination as health and ...

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) — Democrats are increasingly concerned that U.S. Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse, usually a staunch foe of President Trump’s policies, could break with the party and support on ...

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Republican-controlled Senate on Wednesday confirmed Lee Zeldin to lead the Environmental Protection Agency, a key role to help President Donald Trump fulfill his pledge to roll back major environmental regulations, including those aimed at slowing climate change and encouraging use of electric vehicles.

I strongly believe we have a moral responsibility to be good stewards of our environment for generations to come,’ Zeldin said.

President-elect Donald Trump (R) announced former U.S. Rep. Lee Zeldin (R-N.Y.) as his nominee for administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency on November 11, 2024. This presidential appointment requires Senate confirmation. The Senate Environment ...

The Republican-controlled Senate on Wednesday confirmed Lee Zeldin to lead the Environmental Protection Agency, a key role to help President Trump