Zeldin overhauls Biden-era water rule to end ‘weaponization’ that led ‘puddles’ to trigger pricy permits

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.

Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Lee Zeldin responded to allegations from Rep. Jasmine Crockett, who claimed he received campaign donations from Jeffrey Epstein, a deceased sex offender. Zeldin clarified that Crockett was mistaken, asserting that the Epstein in question is a different individual.

Rep. Jasmine Crockett accused Lee Zeldin, the Trump EPA Administrator, of accepting donations from an individual named Jeffrey Epstein. However, records indicate that the Epstein in question is not the notorious financier and convicted sex offender, leading to a clarification from Zeldin's camp.

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.

The State Department has announced restitution for 295 employees who were denied promotions under President Biden's Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) standards. This decision, ordered by Senator Marco Rubio, includes pay increases and commendations for the affected staffers.

EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin responded to claims made by Democratic Rep. Jasmine Crockett, who alleged that he received donations from an individual named Jeffrey Epstein. Zeldin refuted the assertion, stating that it was a 'totally different person.'

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.