In a story published Jan. 16, 2025 about the confirmation hearing for Lee Zeldin, President Donald Trump’s pick to head the Environmental Protection Agency, The Associated Press erroneously reported t

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.

Vice President of Government Affairs Ethan Lane issued a statement congratulating Lee Zeldin on his confirmation as Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency

"CCE looks forward to continuing to work with Administrator Zeldin in his new role to be the guardian of our nation’s environment."

The U.S. Senate voted to confirm Lee Zeldin as head of the Environmental Protection Agency. One of President Donald Trump's less controversial nominees, Zeldin received 56 votes in the Senate, picking up three Democrats.

The Republican-controlled Senate has confirmed Lee Zeldin as administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency.

Lee Zeldin said Americans deserve a clean environment “without suffocating the economy” during his Senate confirmation hearing Thursday to lead the Environmental Protection Agency, a department likely to play a central role in President-elect Donald Trump’s pledge to slash federal regulations and promote oil and gas development.

WASHINGTON (JTA) — Lee ... A loss for Zeldin, one of the only two Jewish GOP members of Congress, could have significant repercussions for Republican efforts to bring over Jewish voters.

Former New York Republican Rep. Lee Zeldin was confirmed by the Senate Wednesday as President Trump’s Environmental Protection Agency administrator — earning bipartisan support.

executive director of the New Jersey League of Conservation Voters, referring to so-called “forever chemicals” used in industrial and commercial products. “We know the environment is ...

WEST FARGO — A learning session for those interested in running for office will be hosted at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 30, at the West Fargo Public Library. According to a news release, the free ...