April 28, 2026

Rep. Rosa DeLauro Clashes with EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin

Rep. Rosa DeLauro confronted EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin during budget hearings, criticizing the proposed cuts as harmful to environmental protections.
Zeldin defended the budget, claiming it focuses on efficiency while eliminating major climate programs and reducing state support.
Democrats accused Zeldin of executing the fossil fuel industry's agenda, while he argued the EPA can still enforce laws effectively with reduced funding.