Former Trump ally Lee Zeldin confirmed as EPA head, likely to rollback environmental regulations.

The US Senate has confirmed Lee Zeldin as the new head of the EPA. Zeldin, a former Republican congressman and Trump ally, is expected to help roll back environmental regulations aimed at combating climate change and promoting electric vehicles. Despite expressing commitment to protecting human health and the environment, Zeldin has a history of opposing climate change efforts. His confirmation comes as President Trump aims to dismantle over 100 environmental protections from his first term.

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