13 Feb 2026

Donald Trump dumps climate change shaping scientific ruling

From Checkpoint, 4:11 pm on 13 February 2026

America's correspondent Katie Silver spoke to Lisa Owen about what the US president has called the "largest deregulation in American history." He made the comment after dumping a scientific ruling that's shaped America's approach to climate change policy for more than a decade. Donald Trump said it will make cars cheaper, while environmental groups have condemned the move.