An internal memo reviewed by POLITICO this week shows that the Environmental Protection Agency began partially lifting the Trump administration’s spending freeze for some environmental programs after a court order this week, according to a memo reviewed by POLITICO. James Bikales breaks down which programs are and aren’t disbursing funds, and how lawmakers are reacting. Plus, oil giant Chevron Corp. is in discussions with the Trump administration about the company’s federal license to produce oil in Venezuela.
James Bikales is a reporter for POLITICO.
Nirmal Mulaikal is a POLITICO audio host-producer.
Annie Rees is the managing producer for audio at POLITICO.
Gloria Gonzalez is the deputy energy editor for POLITICO.
Matt Daily is the energy editor for POLITICO.
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EPA partially unfreezes some environmental funding | POLITICO Energy podcast - Listen or read transcript on Metacast
