BIZARRE: 37 - What They Never Told You

EPA's job is to protect America's air, water and land. Here's how a shutdown affects that effort

The Environmental Protection Agency faces challenges during a government shutdown

The Independent UK · Oct 1, 2025

Here are some effects of a government shutdown if Congress, Trump don't reach a deal

The U.S. government is nearing a partial shutdown, with a range of effects on public services and the broader economy

The Independent UK · Sep 30, 2025

Trump administration is on track to cut 1 in 3 EPA staffers by the end of 2025, slashing agency’s ability to keep pollution out of air and water

As Congress faces a Sept. 30, 2025, deadline to fund the federal government, Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Lee Zeldin has put the EPA on the chopping block. But even before Congress decides about the administration’s recommendations to slash its staff, the EPA’s political leaders have made even more significant cuts…

The Conversation · Sep 29, 2025

Outrage mounts as Republicans in Congress move to protect pesticide makers from lawsuits

Bayer, maker of Roundup weedkiller, founded group pushing to block cancer claim suits against pesticide makers

The Guardian - US · Sep 27, 2025

Trump says he expects charges for other adversaries after Comey indictment

President says ‘I think there’ll be others’ as justice department condemned for enacting retribution campaign

The Guardian - US · Sep 27, 2025

EVs Had A Monster Quarter. Can It Keep Going Without Tax Credits?

We also discuss why Tesla is urging the EPA to preserve tailpipe emissions rules and the Trump administration's move to buy a stake in Lithium Americas.

InsideEVs · Sep 26, 2025

Elon Musk's Tesla Urges Trump To Not Repeal 2009 Endangerment Finding Amid $2.8 Billion Revenue Loss

Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ: TSLA) has reportedly urged the Trump administration's Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) not to repeal emissions standards dictating the auto industry, following the EPA's proposal to repeal the 2009 Endangerment Finding.

Benzinga · Sep 26, 2025

VA doctors warn cuts, privatization threaten veterans’ healthcare

Roughy 170 physicians and other medical workers claim Trump administration has weakened veterans’ health system. Trump officials deny their policies are hurting veterans

The Guardian - US · Sep 24, 2025

‘Killed us twice’: Families of US drone victims seek reparations in Somalia

In letters seen by Al Jazeera, US AFRICOM admits to killing civilians in air raids, but refuses ‘condolence payment’.

Al Jazeera · Sep 23, 2025

Hundreds plunge in Chicago River for first official swim in nearly 100 years

Group participates in previously unthinkable mile-long swim after US made key progress to clean polluted rivers

The Guardian - US · Sep 21, 2025