Learn languages naturally with fresh, real content!

tap to translate recording

Explore By Region

flag The Trump administration dropped criminal charges for vehicle emissions tampering on Jan. 21, 2026, opting for civil penalties only.

flag The Trump administration announced on January 21, 2026, that it will no longer pursue criminal charges under the Clean Air Act for tampering with vehicle emissions controls, citing a new legal interpretation that such violations should only be addressed through civil penalties. flag The Justice Department directed prosecutors to drop pending cases and halt investigations involving aftermarket defeat devices used in diesel vehicles, affecting over a dozen cases and 20 probes. flag The move, the first major rollback of environmental criminal enforcement since Trump’s 2025 inauguration, follows the pardon of diesel mechanic Troy Lake and aligns with broader efforts to scale back environmental regulations. flag While civil enforcement may continue, critics argue the shift undermines air quality protections and sets a precedent that could encourage future violations.

3 Articles