Senate Confirms Trump’s Pick to Become EPA’s Number Two

The Senate on Tuesday approved President Donald Trump’s pick to become the EPA’s second-highest ranking official.

David Fotouhi’s nomination to become deputy administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency cleared the Senate by a 53-41 party-line vote.

In his new role, Fotouhi will closely oversee the EPA’s day-to-day operations and play a pivotal role in unwinding Biden-era climate and pollution rules.

He will also work closely with EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin to overhaul the agency’s operations, scrutinize grant funding, and build relationships with private industry.

During his Senate confirmation hearing, Fotouhi acknowledged that the climate is changing and that burning fossil ...