"A federal judge late Wednesday temporarily blocked a Trump administration effort to overturn California’s clean car rules through Congress.
Judge Beryl Howell, an appointee of former President Obama, blocked an Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) move that would have allowed Congress and President Trump to overturn California rules related to vehicle and lawn equipment emissions.
A federal judge late Wednesday temporarily blocked a Trump administration effort to overturn California’s clean car rules through Congress.
Judge Beryl Howell, an appointee of former President Obama, blocked an Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) move that would have allowed Congress and President Trump to overturn California rules related to vehicle and lawn equipment emissions."
Rachel Frazin reports for The Hill September 3, 2026.
