'Just crazy': FDA facing backlash over withdrawal of proposed rule to screen some cosmetics for asbestos

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has finalized a rule that delays the implementation of methane regulations established during the Biden administration for the oil and gas sector. This decision follows an earlier interim rule that postponed compliance deadlines by 18 months, effectively locking in the delay announced on Wednesday.

A Georgia judge has dismissed the criminal case against former President Donald Trump, concluding the legal proceedings related to his attempts to overturn the 2020 election results in the state. This decision marks the end of a two-year saga that has drawn significant public and media attention.

The Trump administration has announced plans to re-vet all refugees admitted to the U.S. during the Biden administration, a move that has drawn criticism from immigration groups who view it as an affront to those fleeing persecution. This re-evaluation could impact the status of approximately 200,000 individuals who were granted asylum under Biden's policies.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has requested a federal court to vacate a rule established during the Biden administration that imposes stricter limits on soot pollution. This move comes as the agency argues that the procedural aspects of the rule were not properly followed.

The Trump administration has announced plans to review the cases of tens of thousands of refugees who entered the U.S. under President Biden, a move that could potentially reopen their asylum applications and alter their immigration status. This unprecedented action raises concerns about the stability of protections afforded to these individuals.

The Trump administration has requested a federal court to overturn a rule established during the Biden era that limits deadly soot pollution. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) claims the Biden administration's approach was procedurally flawed, arguing that the stricter limits were implemented without proper protocol.

The Trump administration has withdrawn a proposal that would have required cosmetic companies to test talc-containing products for asbestos, as announced by the FDA in a public notice. This decision reverses a Biden-era initiative aimed at enhancing consumer safety regarding potential asbestos contamination in cosmetics.

A Trump-aligned legal group has challenged a Biden-era kidney transplant regulation, arguing that it violates civil rights laws by prompting hospitals to factor in race when allocating organs. This move signals a significant legal confrontation over health policies that consider racial equity in medical decisions.