Trump Takes Victory Lap on Climate Rollback Amidst Other Developments
Washington, D.C. - Former President Donald Trump celebrated a significant rollback of federal climate change policy on Thursday, framing the move as a political win over the Democratic Party. The announcement, which revoked an Obama-era "endangerment finding" from 2009, was one of the most significant actions of his second term, according to BBC World. This move comes amidst a backdrop of other significant developments, including a resignation in the US antitrust division, a rise in holiday bookings, and a continued freeze in the US labor market.
Trump's decision to revoke the "endangerment finding," which held that pollution harms public health and the environment, was met with criticism from environmental groups. The former president positioned the rollback as a victory against the "radical" environmental agenda of the Democrats, a message Republicans have used in past elections.
Meanwhile, in the business sector, the US economy continues to present a mixed picture. While the economy is growing, the labor market appears to be experiencing a slowdown. Job openings and hiring rates have dropped to multi-year lows, according to BBC Business. Jacob Trigg, a former project manager in the tech industry, shared his experience of applying for over 2,000 jobs without success, highlighting the challenges many are facing. "It's a huge surprise because I've always been able to get a job very easily," Trigg said.
Adding to the shifting landscape, Gail Slater, the top US official responsible for suing companies over mergers, resigned from her position as head of the antitrust division at the Department of Justice (DOJ). Her departure sparked alarm among critics, who see it as a sign the White House is backing away from anti-monopoly enforcement, as reported by BBC Business. Slater announced her resignation on social media, stating, "It is with great sadness and abiding hope that I leave my role."
In other news, a group of travel agents reported a 9% rise in February half-term holiday bookings compared to last year, attributing the increase to weeks of rain and the political environment, according to BBC Business. Manchester Airport is expecting its busiest February half-term on record, with almost 50,000 passengers flying out on Friday.
Finally, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney is scheduled to join mourners in Tumbler Ridge on Friday following a mass shooting at a secondary school. Authorities and relatives have released details as families speak of their loss in one of Canada's deadliest mass shootings, as reported by The Guardian.
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