Top Trump official ignites heated exchange after stumping House Dem on landmark SCOTUS cases
A heated exchange occurred between Rep. Rosa DeLauro and EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin during a congressional hearing. The discussion centered around the EPA's proposed budget cuts and the implications for climate change policy. Tensions escalated as Zeldin challenged DeLauro's knowledge of key Supreme Court cases affecting the agency's authority.
- ▪Rep. Rosa DeLauro confronted EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin over the agency's proposed budget cuts for fiscal year 2027.
- ▪Zeldin accused DeLauro of being unaware of significant Supreme Court rulings that impact the EPA's mission.
- ▪The proposed budget seeks to reduce EPA funding by more than 50%, raising concerns about the government's stance on climate change.
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US Climate Change Top Trump official ignites heated exchange after stumping House Dem on landmark SCOTUS cases The exchange came as Trump proposed slashing EPA funding by 52%, from $8.82B to $4.2B for fiscal year 2027 By Leo Briceno , Cameron Cawthorne Fox News Published April 28, 2026 6:00am EDT | Updated April 28, 2026 7:22am EDT Facebook Twitter Threads Flipboard Comments Print Email Add Fox News on Google close Video Top appropriations Democrat gets into heated clash with EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin: 'I don't have to listen to this BS' Rep. Rosa DeLauro, reacts fiercely to accusations she doesn't know Supreme Court rulings that govern agency power. NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Rep.
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