How Scott Pruitt Responded to Scandals
Scott Pruitt, the former head of the Environmental Protection Agency, is the subject of 13 federal investigations into allegations of legal and ethical violations. Here’s what he has said about some of these issues.
Who Is Bill Shine? He Lifted Fox News but Carries Weight of Harassment Scandals
The former Fox News executive, named to a top White House position on Thursday, was a reliable right-hand man to Roger Ailes, the network’s former chairman.
Can Amy McGrath’s Military Experience Carry Her to Victory in Kentucky?
As a Marine fighter pilot, Amy McGrath broke many barriers for women in the military. Her experience has already carried her to an upset victory in the Democratic primary for a House seat in Kentucky. Here’s how her campaign hopes to win in November.
Michael Cohen Hires Lanny Davis, Lawyer Close to the Clintons
Mr. Davis said he was persuaded to help after Mr. Cohen said publicly that his loyalty was to his family and the country, as opposed to Mr. Trump.
A Black Oregon Lawmaker Was Knocking on Doors. Someone Called the Police.
A caller thought State Representative Janelle Bynum, who was canvassing in her district, was “casing the neighborhood” and might rob the homes.
Judge Rules for California Over Trump in Sanctuary Law Case
A federal judge ruled that California was not impeding federal immigration enforcement. “Standing aside does not equate to standing in the way,” he said.
How Andrew Wheeler, the New Acting E.P.A. Chief, Differs From Scott Pruitt
Mr. Wheeler, who will run the agency now that Mr. Pruitt is gone, is known for opposing environmental regulations. But unlike Mr. Pruitt, he is known for staying out of the limelight.
E.P.A. Chief Scott Pruitt Resigns Under a Cloud of Ethics Scandals
Mr. Pruitt, a former Oklahoma attorney general, had been hailed by conservatives for his zealous deregulation, but could not overcome a spate of ethics questions.
Bill Shine, Ousted From Fox News in Scandal, Joins White House Communications Team
Mr. Shine, who was forced out at the network over his handling of sexual harassment scandals, is expected to help revamp a team that has been the target of President Trump’s ire.
Arrests at U.S.-Mexico Border Drop for First Time in Months
The drop in apprehensions, to just over 42,500 people, follows weeks of chaos along the border amid the implementation of the Trump administration’s “zero tolerance” policy.
Trump Administration in Chaotic Scramble to Reunify Migrant Families
Officials are facing political and judicial pressure to reunite families separated at the border, with the authorities struggling to identify connections between family members.
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