Schiff: Senate rollback of California’s ban on gas-powered cars will ‘make America hazy again’

May. 22, 2025 Politics

Earlier today the U.S. Senate voted to block California’s plan to phase out gas-powered vehicles by 2035. State attorney general Rob Bonta plans to sue over how that happened.

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Guest:

Adam Schiff - U.S. Senator (D-Calif.) - @RepAdamSchiff

Host:

Madeleine Brand

Producers:

Sarah Sweeney, Stephen Gregory, Angie Perrin, Amy Ta, Brian Hardzinski, Robin Estrin, Jack Ross

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