Lawsuits line up as the E.P.A. repeals WOTUS rule

Published: Oct. 28, 2019, 9 a.m.

The E.P.A.’s decision to repeal the Water of The United States rule without introducing a replacement is forcing agencies to use a decades-old regulation. POLITICO Pro’s environmental reporter Annie Snider discusses the administration’s decision and the lawsuits that it is already facing. Also, Energy Secretary Rick Perry defends the president’s call with the leader of Ukraine that sparked the impeachment enquiry. And on Sunday, California governor Gavin Newsom issued a state-wide state of emergency as wildfires burn north and south of the state. Find more on the show at politico.com/energy-podcast.