Rubio orders restitution for hundreds of staffers denied promotions under Biden DEI rule

The Trump administration's Interior Department has proposed reviving changes to the Endangered Species Act regulations that were initially made during Trump's first term and later reversed by President Biden. These changes aim to roll back protections for endangered species and their habitats.

Interim US Attorney Lindsey Halligan suggested that the Biden-appointed judge overseeing the criminal case against former FBI Director James Comey violated judicial conduct rules by questioning if she was a 'puppet' of President Trump.

Senator Marco Rubio has ordered restitution for staffers who were denied promotions under the Biden administration's Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) standards. This decision affects 295 employees and includes pay increases and commendations. The move highlights ongoing discussions around workplace equity and the implications of DEI policies.

Ukraine's military has launched four U.S.-made ATACMS missiles at the southern Russian city of Voronezh, according to the Kremlin. This action has drawn accusations from Russia that Ukraine is targeting civilian areas with the missiles, which were provided to Kyiv by the Biden administration in 2023 under specific usage restrictions.

An Uzbek terror suspect was arrested by ICE while working as a truck driver in the U.S. The individual had entered the country illegally and managed to obtain a commercial driver's license. Tom Homan, a border czar, criticized the Biden administration for its failures in vetting immigrants, highlighting concerns about national security.

EPA chief Lee Zeldin has announced a significant overhaul of water regulations established during the Biden administration. This new rule aims to eliminate the requirement for landowners to obtain expensive permits for construction on wet ground and puddles, which had been criticized as an overreach of federal authority. The changes are expected to ease the regulatory burden on property owners and streamline the permitting process.

The Trump administration has decided to withdraw a proposal from the Biden era that would have mandated airlines to compensate passengers for significant flight delays. This decision marks a shift in policy regarding passenger rights and airline responsibilities during travel disruptions.