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Adam Scott of Australia plays during the World Golf Championships-Cadillac Championship at the Trump National Doral Blue Monster course in 2016.

Trump's Supreme Court Nominee Could Hear Case Affecting Trump Golf Courses

6:04am January 29, 2017

by Greg Allen

When President Trump nominates a new Supreme Court justice, he will be choosing someone who may rule on a case affecting golf course profits. The case helps illustrate Trump's conflicts of interest.

Doug Ericksen, a Washington state senator who is the head of communications for the Trump administration's EPA transition team, listens to testimony during a hearing in Olympia, Wash., in 2013.

EPA Scientists' Work May Face 'Case By Case' Review By Trump Team, Official Says

11:37am January 25, 2017

by Nathan Rott

A Trump official says he expects peer-reviewed research will be subject to vetting during the transition period. If such a rule became permanent, it would be a radical departure from existing policy.

Electric cars are parked at the Los Angeles Police Department in 2016. California's latest plan for to fight climate change includes renewable energy and putting millions of electric cars on the road.

California Eyes Climate Leadership Role, But Trump's EPA Holds A Key On Cars

5:03am January 25, 2017

by Lauren Sommer

California Gov. Jerry Brown is vowing to lead the nation on climate change, as the Trump administration pulls back. But Trump's EPA could get in California's way over tougher car rules.

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Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., meets Jan. 6 with Environmental Protection Agency Administrator-designate Scott Pruitt (right) on Capitol Hill. Pruitt's confirmation hearing is scheduled for 10 a.m. ET on Wednesday.

EPA Critic To Get Sharp Questions On Industry Ties As He Vies To Run Agency

1:26pm January 18, 2017

by Joe Wertz

Oklahoma Attorney General Scott Pruitt has sparked controversy for his denial of climate science and his ties to fossil-fuel interests. Here's what to expect in Wednesday's confirmation hearing.

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The 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee is among the vehicles that allegedly have emissions-altering software.

EPA Accuses Fiat Chrysler Of Installing Emissions-Cheating Software

5:03pm January 12, 2017

by Merrit Kennedy

The Environmental Protection Agency says Fiat Chrysler violated the Clean Air Act by allegedly installing software in about 104,000 vehicles that masked the true level of emissions.

Volkswagen has agreed to plead guilty to three criminal felony counts as part of the settlement announced Wednesday by the Justice Department.

Volkswagen To Plead Guilty, Pay $4.3 Billion In Emissions Scheme Settlement

3:42pm January 11, 2017

by Merrit Kennedy

The Justice Department also announced the indictments of six VW executives. Volkswagen has admitted equipping diesel vehicles with software to cheat emissions tests and then lying to regulators.

Oklahoma Attorney General Scott Pruitt arrives for meetings with President-elect Donald Trump at Trump Tower in New York City.

Trump Reportedly Picks Oklahoma Attorney General Scott Pruitt To Lead EPA

3:58pm December 07, 2016

by Nell Greenfieldboyce

Pruitt has made no secret of his disdain for the Environmental Protection Agency — his official biography calls him "a leading advocate against the EPA's activist agenda."

Republicans Raise Concerns About Uptick In Midnight Regulations

6:43pm December 06, 2016

by Brian Naylor

President Obama has some six weeks left in office, and Republicans are worried his administration will be issuing regulations up until the very end.

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Environmental groups are preparing to sue President-elect Donald Trump's administration in federal court if it tries to eliminate eco-rules.

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Environmentalists Gird For Battle With A Trump Administration

6:26pm November 29, 2016

by Christopher Joyce

President-elect Donald Trump has vowed to rescind some environmental regulations. Environmentalists are planning ways to keep a new administration from rolling back eco-rules.

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Trump Says He Has 'Open Mind' On Climate, But Staff Pick Raises Questions

2:56pm November 23, 2016

by Nell Greenfieldboyce

Myron Ebell has been chosen to lead the president-elect's transition team for the Environmental Protection Agency. Ebell is a well known climate change skeptic.