Donald Trump has formerly labeled the climate crisis as a “hoax” and criticized those alarmed by its escalating effects as “climate lunatics.” However, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), operating under his command, has taken even more drastic measures by rolling back a series of pollution regulations.
The endangerment finding, which came after a Supreme Court ruling allowing the EPA to regulate greenhouse gases, serves as the foundation for all regulations aimed at curbing the emissions that scientists have unanimously identified as exacerbating the climate crisis.
Trump officials to reconsider whether greenhouse gases cause harm
The Trump administration plans to revisit the official determination that greenhouse gases pose a threat to public health, a decision that could dismantle the core of the US’s climate legislation amid a surprising wave of efforts to weaken or abolish numerous pollution standards affecting power plants, vehicles, and waterways.
Lee Zeldin, the EPA administrator, noted that the agency’s reconsideration of the endangerment finding arose from worries that it had initiated “an agenda that stifles our industries, our mobility, and our consumer choices while benefiting foreign adversaries.”
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Trump hints at financial repercussions if Russia rejects Ukraine ceasefire
Donald Trump has indicated that he might impose financial consequences on Russia if Ukraine’s president, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, advocates for firm action should Moscow not support the 30-day ceasefire proposal.
This assertion from the US president came during a press conference in Paris, where French defense minister Sébastien Lecornu announced that a ceasefire declaration could be imminent.
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Analysis: What leverage does Trump have over Putin in Ukraine negotiations?
Ukraine’s agreement to support a US proposal for a 30-day ceasefire in its conflict with Russia has shifted the focus onto Moscow’s possible response and the pressure Trump might exert on Vladimir Putin.
While the past years have often centered around the leverage Putin holds over Trump, the pertinent question now is what influence Trump may have to sway Putin’s decisions.
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US trying to use obscure law to deport Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil
The US authorities are attempting to deport Mahmoud Khalil, a well-known Palestinian activist recently graduated from Columbia University, by utilizing a seldom-invoked legal provision.
Khalil’s lawyers, currently representing him in a Louisiana detention center, argue that he faces retribution for exercising his freedom of speech, insisting that the legal basis was not designed to “silence dissent.”
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Canada announces retaliatory tariffs on US imports
In response to newly implemented US tariffs on steel and aluminum, Canada has declared retaliatory tariffs affecting nearly $30 billion in American imports.
The Canadian government announced a “dollar-by-dollar” strategy, instituting 25% tariffs on various American goods, including steel, computers, and sporting equipment.
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US pauses water-sharing negotiations with Canada over Columbia River
The United States has halted negotiations regarding a crucial water-sharing treaty with Canada as Trump continues to assert threats of annexing the neighboring country and altering significant agreements that dictate bilateral relations.
British Columbia’s energy ministry has reported that officials from the US are carrying out a comprehensive review of the Columbia River Treaty, a 61-year-old agreement governing transnational flood control, power generation, and water supply.
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Trump accuses Ireland of stealing US companies in meeting with taoiseach
During a meeting with Irish premier Micheál Martin, Trump accused Ireland of siphoning off the US pharmaceutical sector and the associated tax revenue that should be directed to the US treasury, undermining Martin’s hopes for a harmonious visit to the White House for St. Patrick’s Day.
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Trump’s justice department demands New York migrant shelter share names of residents
Federal prosecutors have issued a criminal subpoena to a Manhattan hotel housing undocumented immigrants as part of a New York City initiative to shelter asylum seekers, as revealed by documents obtained by the Guardian.
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House hearing ends after Republican misgenders trans member
A hearing in the US House was adjourned prematurely by the Republican chair after he was confronted for misgendering Sarah McBride, the first openly transgender member of Congress. Texas Rep. Keith Self introduced the Delaware representative as “Mr. McBride.”
McBride humorously responded, “Thank you, Madam Chair,” before being defended by Massachusetts Democrat Bill Keating. The hearing was subsequently cut short following Keating’s rebuke of Self’s language.
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US health chief RFK Jr endorses beef tallow on TV
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. appeared on Fox News, endorsing the burger chain Steak ‘n Shake’s decision to fry its potatoes in beef tallow, while dining on a cheeseburger and fries.
His appearance coincided with his criticism of seed oils and controversial remarks regarding the measles vaccine, which some claim lack necessary context.
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What else happened today:
Trump was criticized by a prominent US Muslim civil rights organization for attempting to use the term “Palestinian” as an insult while attacking Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, claiming he is “not Jewish anymore.”
At a press conference, Canada’s Foreign Minister Mélanie Joly denounced the US trade war as “unjustified and unjustifiable” and announced her plans to address Secretary of State Marco Rubio on this issue at a gathering of G7 diplomats.
Democratic Senator Jeanne Shaheen of New Hampshire has decided not to seek re-election next year, further complicating her party’s efforts to reclaim the Senate majority.
Inflation statistics showed stabilization in prices over the past month, indicating that Trump’s trade wars have yet to drive them higher.
Senate Democrats find themselves in a difficult position following the House’s approval of a government funding bill that would undermine their legislative priorities.
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