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world22 days ago•9 min saved

Trump rollback lawsuit highlights decades of US climate policy

Health and environmental groups are suing the EPA to challenge Trump's removal of the 2009 endangerment finding, which tied greenhouse gases to public health risks and underpinned major climate rules. The suit argues the rollback will increase pollution, costs, and avoidable deaths, while the piece also outlines how U.S. leaders from Nixon to Biden have alternately tightened or loosened environmental protections with global consequences.

via Al Jazeera|

#climate-policy #deregulation #endangerment-finding

politics1 month ago•11 min saved

Maher Slams Trump EPA Rollback as the Biggest Dick Move in History

Comedian Bill Maher criticized President Trump and the EPA for rescinding the 2009 finding that greenhouse gases threaten public health, calling it the single largest deregulation action in American history and dubbing it the 'biggest dick move' in history, while also quipping about other topics on Real Time.

via HuffPost|

#bill-maher #climate-change #deregulation

politics1 month ago•16 min saved

Trump Admin Repeals Obama Endangerment Finding, Launches Historic Deregulation Push

The Trump administration announces the repeal of the Obama-era Endangerment Finding, removing EPA greenhouse-gas regulations and EV mandates, in what is described as the largest deregulation action in U.S. history. Supporters say it will lower prices, expand consumer choice, and boost energy independence, citing estimated savings of over $1 trillion and about $2,400 saved per new vehicle.

via The White House (.gov)|

#deregulation #endangerment-finding #epa

environment1 month ago•5 min saved

Trump reverses landmark climate finding, sparking a regulatory domino effect on US emissions rules

Trump's administration revoked the 2009 EPA endangerment finding that justified greenhouse gas regulations, eroding the legal basis for US climate rules and potentially undoing vehicle and power-plant emissions standards, while triggering court challenges and signaling a broad rollback of federal pollution rules.

via The Guardian|

#climate #courts #deregulation

finance-and-tax2 months ago•9 min saved

Warsh’s Fed Chair Candidacy Accelerates Deregulation Drive

Trump’s pick for Fed chair, Kevin Warsh, would push to curb the Fed’s regulatory powers and hand some supervision to the Treasury, signaling an aggressive deregulation agenda that could reshape banking oversight and affect Basel III and liquidity rules if confirmed.

via Politico|

#deregulation #federal-reserve #finance-and-tax

policy2 months ago•10 min saved

Treasury's banking-rule reset aims to unleash lending but fuels regulatory concerns

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent is pushing a 'fundamental reset' of post-crisis banking rules, coordinating with independent regulators to loosen oversight, push digital assets into the banking system, and reduce costs for megabanks. Supporters say the approach could boost growth and lending, while critics like Sen. Elizabeth Warren warn it risks stability by subordinating risk management to Wall Street. Regulators stress they will balance growth with safety, but the unusually close Treasury involvement signals a centralized push on financial regulation.

via Politico|

#banking #deregulation #policy

economics2 months ago•20 min saved

Deregulation as a Growth Engine: How Supply-Side Reforms Shape Monetary Policy

Governor Miran argues that targeted deregulation expands the economy’s supply potential and boosts productivity, improving the transmission of monetary policy. Citing Greece’s crisis-era reforms and the US deregulation push, he suggests lower regulation can justify a more accommodative stance from the ECB and Fed, while acknowledging measurement challenges in gauging regulation’s macro effects and noting new tools indicate a shrinking regulatory burden.

via Federal Reserve Board (.gov)|

#deregulation #economics #greece

sports3 months ago•2 min saved

DI Basketball Oversight Committee Proposes Deregulation

The Division I Basketball Oversight Committees proposed a legislative package to deregulate preseason exhibitions, foreign tours, coaching limitations, and summer access hours, aiming to enhance student-athlete preparation, exposure, and flexibility in recruiting and coaching practices, pending approval by the Division I Cabinet.

via NCAA.org|

#basketball #coaching #deregulation

business3 months ago•3 min saved

US Banking Sector Surges with Deregulation and Growth Opportunities

America’s six largest banks gained $600bn in market value in 2025 due to deregulation efforts and a revival in investment banking, outpacing European rivals and the broader market, with regulatory changes allowing higher leverage and less onerous capital rules fueling growth and investor confidence.

via Financial Times|

#business #deregulation #financial-regulation

finance5 months ago•5 min saved

Wall Street's Rally Boosted by Shutdown Resolution and Market Optimism

Wall Street is experiencing its best run in years due to deregulation efforts by regulators under the Trump administration, which aim to relax banking rules and boost profits. However, some experts warn that this overexuberance and easing of safeguards could lead to increased risks, potential market corrections, and financial instability, especially as valuations are already high and credit conditions tight.

via The Washington Post|

#banking #deregulation #finance

science-and-technology6 months ago•7 min saved

Trump's Deregulation Risks Obscuring Stars and Endangering Space Access

The article discusses how Trump's deregulation efforts and the rapid expansion of satellite constellations like SpaceX's Starlink threaten to obscure the night sky, hinder astronomical research, and increase space debris risks, raising concerns among scientists and environmentalists about the long-term impacts on space access and safety.

via The Guardian|

#astronomy #deregulation #satellites

transportation6 months ago•7 min saved

Airline Passenger Protections Under Threat Amid Industry Rollbacks

The U.S. Department of Transportation plans to weaken or eliminate several airline passenger protection rules enacted during the Biden administration, favoring airline industry interests over consumer rights, which could lead to less transparency, fewer refunds, and diminished accountability for airlines.

via KOMO|

#airline-industry #airline-passenger-protections #consumer-rights

business7 months ago•1 min saved

SEC Prioritizes Crypto Reforms in Spring 2025 Agenda

The SEC's Spring 2025 Regulatory Agenda emphasizes supporting innovation, clarifying crypto asset regulations, reducing compliance burdens, modernizing rules, and rethinking the Consolidated Audit Trail, reflecting a focus on smart, effective regulation.

via SEC.gov|

#business #capital-formation #crypto-assets

technology8 months ago•1 min saved

DOGE Develops AI Tool to Cut Federal Regulations by 50%

The Department of Government Efficiency is developing an AI tool called DOGE to analyze and potentially eliminate half of the federal regulations, with initial reviews already underway at agencies like HUD and the CFPB, aiming for significant deregulation by President Trump's return to office.

via TechCrunch|

#ai #deregulation #doge

politics8 months ago•1 min saved

DOGE Develops AI to Cut 50% of Federal Regulations

The U.S. DOGE Service is developing an AI tool called the 'DOGE AI Deregulation Decision Tool' to analyze and eliminate approximately 100,000 federal regulations, aiming to cut half of Washington's regulatory mandates within a year, potentially saving trillions of dollars and reducing compliance burdens.

via The Washington Post|

#ai-tool #cost-savings #deregulation