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Jul 17
- Environmental, health advocates speak out against EPA 'secret science' rule
  Environment and health advocates are calling on the EPA to abandon a proposed rule that they say would hurt environmental protections.
  
  Jul 17
Jul 16
- Former HHS Secretary Tom Price's travel wasted $341K in federal funds: Watchdog
  The HHS inspector general office released its findings in a 58-page review Friday morning.
  
  Jul 16
Jul 13
- Agency watchdog slams ex-HHS chief Price on costly travel
  HHS inspector general finds government wasted $341,000 on travel by ousted HHS chief Tom Price; federal travel rules not followed
  
  Jul 13
Jul 11
- New EPA chief Andrew Wheeler 'not at all ashamed' of his work for coal company
  The acting head of the Environmental Protection Agency Andrew Wheeler told agency employees he is "not at all ashamed" of his previous work for a coal company.
  
  Jul 11
Jul 7
- EPA's relief and worries after scandal-plagued chief's exit
  Former top officials at the Environmental Protection Agency describe both relief and worry at the agency in the wake of Scott Pruitt's departure
  
  Jul 7
Jul 6
- A timeline of Scott Pruitt's bumpy time at the EPA
  President Donald Trump announced Pruitt's resignation Thursday.
  
  Jul 6
Jul 6
- Trump officials who have left the White House
  The president's staff and administration have seen a lot of turnover since his inauguration.
  
  Jul 6
Jul 6
- Text of EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt's resignation letter: 'Your confidence in me has blessed me personally'
  President Trump announced Pruitts's resignation via Twitter on Thursday.
  
  Jul 6
Jul 6
- Trump says EPA administrator Pruitt chose to resign, 'Scott felt that he was a distraction'
  EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt has resigned, President Trump tweeted Thursday. His resignation comes after months of controversy and ethical questions.
  
  Jul 6
Jul 6
- Scott Pruitt confronted at DC restaurant
  Kristin Mink walked up to the EPA administrator and asked him to resign.
  
  Jul 6
Jul 5
- A look at the 24 individuals who make up Trump's Cabinet
  A look at the 24 individuals, including Vice President Mike Pence, who make up President Donald Trump's Cabinet.
  
  Jul 5
Jul 5
- SPECIAL REPORT: EPA chief Scott Pruitt has resigned
  EPA deputy administrator Andrew Wheeler to take over the agency.
  
  Jul 5
Jul 3
- Trump administration dials back Obama-era affirmative action guidance
  The Trump administration is moving to reverse Obama-era guidance intended to promote diversity in college admissions.
  
  Jul 3
Jul 3
- Pruitt allies sought EPA jobs for friends, family as companies suggested hires, emails show
  Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Scott Pruitt's allies from Oklahoma and from the oil and gas industry flocked to have a say in open positions at the EPA.
  
  Jul 3
Jul 3
- Trump administration ramps up pressure on Iran's economy
  The U.S. wants allies to stop importing Iranian oil.
  
  Jul 3
Jun 30
- EPA ethics official pushing for investigations of Pruitt
  EPA's chief ethics official says he's pushing for independent investigations into Scott Pruitt's actions as administrator of the federal agency
  
  Jun 30
Jun 30
- Giuliani criticizes Europe's will to keep Iran nuclear deal
  U.S. President Donald Trump's lawyer Rudy Giuliani strongly criticized European democracies' will to maintain the Iran nuclear deal after the U.S. decision to pull out from the accord
  
  Jun 30
Jun 29
- President considering replacement for John Kelly: Sources
  The leading candidates to replace Kelly are Nick Ayers, current chief of staff for Vice President Mike Pence, and former congressman Mick Mulvaney.
  
  Jun 29
Jun 29
- President considering replacement for John Kelly: Sources
  The president has once again started contemplating chief of staff John Kelly's possible replacements, sources familiar with the discussions tell ABC News
  
  Jun 29
Jun 28
- Rod Rosenstein defends himself against 'personal' attacks from GOP's Jim Jordan
  Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein and FBI Director Chris Wray defended themselves against GOP grilling from such lawmakers as Rep. Jim Jordan, R-Ohio, on the Hill.
  
  Jun 28
Jun 28
- Rosenstein fights off 'personal' attacks from GOP's Jim Jordan
  Rep. Jim Jordan accused Rosenstein of hiding information from Congress.
  
  Jun 28
Jun 28
- Interior Dept. watchdog looking at Zinke's involvement in real estate development connected to oil company executive
  Interior's internal watchdog has begun a review of reports that Sec. Ryan Zinke was involved in a real estate project connected to a Halliburton exec.
  
  Jun 28
Jun 28
- Ex-Fox News boss accepts White House gig
  Former Fox News co-president Bill Shine will join the White House communications shop as deputy chief of staff for communications.
  
  Jun 28
Jun 28
- Bill Shine, ex-Fox News exec, accepts White House deputy chief of staff for communications role
  Former Fox News co-president Bill Shine will join the White House communications shop as deputy chief of staff for communications.
  
  Jun 28
Jun 27
- West Coast Red Hen loses business after Virginia namesake kicks out Sarah Sanders
  Red Hen Bar and Grill in California is facing the repercussions of being mistaken for the Red Hen restaurant in Virginia, where Sarah Sanders was asked to leave.
  
  Jun 27
Jun 26
- Wrong Red Hen getting tarred and feathered over Sarah Sanders controversy
  A Washington D.C. restaurant is telling diners it's not in the same Red Henhouse as one 200 miles away that's embroiled in a White House controversy.
  
  Jun 26
Jun 25
- Pruitt staff had extensive relationship with lobbyist tied to 'sweetheart' condo deal, emails show
  The EPA chief's staff had a relationship with a lobbyist tied to a condo deal, emails show.
  
  Jun 25
Jun 25
- Mattis seeks less contentious visit with Chinese
  Defense Secretary Jim Mattis is laying out plans for a less contentious, more open dialogue with Chinese leaders as he travels to Asia
  
  Jun 25
Jun 24
- Kushner rips Abbas, says Mideast peace plan due 'soon'
  Jared Kushner, President Donald Trump's Mideast envoy, says the administration will soon present its Israeli-Palestinian peace plan, with or without input from Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas
  
  Jun 24
Jun 23
- Sarah Sanders says she was told to leave restaurant because she works for Trump
  White House press secretary Sarah Sanders said she was told to leave a Virginia restaurant because she works for President Donald Trump.
  
  Jun 23
Jun 22
- Watchdog group questions whether Pruitt is using private email to conduct business
  The Sierra Club is now demanding that the EPA search Pruitt’s private emails to ensure he was not using personal forms of communication for official business.
  
  Jun 22
Jun 21
- Trump seeks federal government overhaul, merger of agencies
  The Trump administration is proposing a major reorganization of the federal government that would include merging the departments of education and labor and shifting the federal food stamp program to another agency.
  
  Jun 21
Jun 21
- Watchdog groups press embattled EPA chief Pruitt for transparency on legal defense fund
  Lawmakers and watchdog groups pressed Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Scott Pruitt Thursday to share details about his legal defense fund.
  
  Jun 21
Jun 21
- John Bolton heads to Moscow to plan potential Putin-Trump summit
  President Trump has repeatedly said it would better to "get along" with Russia.
  
  Jun 21
Jun 21
- White House discussion of government reorg involves pizza, roast beef
  Mick Mulvaney, director of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, delivered a food analogy when discussing the proposed merging of Education and Labor departments.
  
  Jun 21
Jun 21
- Proposed government overhaul would combine food safety efforts
  White House proposal suggests major changes for food inspections, food stamps.
  
  Jun 21
Jun 19
- US withdraws from UN Human Rights Council
  The US withdrew after threatening to do so for more than a year.
  
  Jun 19
Jun 18
- Jeff Sessions' Bible quotation to defend separating migrant families prompts Twitter backlash
  He used a quote stressing the right to enforce the law.
  
  Jun 18
Jun 18
- Trump adviser says 'nobody likes' family separation policy
  A top White House adviser is distancing the Trump administration from responsibility for separating migrant children from their parents at the U.S.-Mexico border. But it's the administration that's put in place and could end the policy.
  
  Jun 18
Jun 17
- Trump associate had undisclosed meeting with Russian in May 2016: Report
  Roger Stone met the Russian national, who allegedly offered damaging information on Hilary Clinton in exchange for $2 million, according to the Washington Post.
  
  Jun 17
Jun 17
- Rich Alaskan donor gave $250K to Trump after EPA reversed decision on Pebble Mine
  A wealthy activist from Alaska donated $250,000 to Trump's victory fund after the EPA decided to block a mine he opposed from moving forward.
  
  Jun 17
Jun 16
- Trump taps Kathy Kraninger to head Consumer Financial Protection Bureau
  President Donald Trump plans to nominate Kathy Kraninger to lead the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, according to the White House.
  
  Jun 16
Jun 16
- Pruitt bought Rose Bowl tickets with help from PR executive for energy firms, former staffer tells Congress
  Democrats say the questions involve possible federal ethics violations.
  
  Jun 16
Jun 14
- Trump administration grants release of $6.6 million to Syrian aid group White Helmets
  According to the State Department, President Trump has authorized the release of $6.6 million in funding to the humanitarian group the "White Helmets".
  
  Jun 14
Jun 12
- Trump adviser apologizes for 'inappropriate' comments targeting Trudeau
  Peter Navarro called his "special place in hell" remark a "mistake."
  
  Jun 12
Jun 12
- Trump economic adviser Larry Kudlow suffers heart attack
  Larry Kudlow was sent to Walter Reed Medical Center, Trump said.
  
  Jun 12
Jun 11
- No more asylum claims based on fear of gang violence: Sessions
  Critics say mothers and children will be sent back to their abusers.
  
  Jun 11
Jun 11
- No more asylum claims based on fear of gang violence: Sessions
  Critics say mothers and children will be sent back to their abusers.
  
  Jun 11
Jun 11
- Democratic lawmaker challenges Pruitt on EPA public records
  Emails show political appointees at the Environmental Protection Agency overseeing the agency's public-records releases under the Freedom of Information Act
  
  Jun 11
Jun 11
- Kushner has security clearance restored
  Jared Kushner had his top secret security clearance restored after months in limbo and a second, extensive interview with special counsel Robert Mueller.
  
  Jun 11

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Environmental, health advocates speak out against EPA 'secret science' rule Environment and health advocates are calling on the EPA to abandon a proposed rule that they say would hurt environmental protections. Jul 17

Former HHS Secretary Tom Price's travel wasted $341K in federal funds: Watchdog The HHS inspector general office released its findings in a 58-page review Friday morning. Jul 16

Agency watchdog slams ex-HHS chief Price on costly travel HHS inspector general finds government wasted $341,000 on travel by ousted HHS chief Tom Price; federal travel rules not followed Jul 13

New EPA chief Andrew Wheeler 'not at all ashamed' of his work for coal company The acting head of the Environmental Protection Agency Andrew Wheeler told agency employees he is "not at all ashamed" of his previous work for a coal company. Jul 11

EPA's relief and worries after scandal-plagued chief's exit Former top officials at the Environmental Protection Agency describe both relief and worry at the agency in the wake of Scott Pruitt's departure Jul 7

A timeline of Scott Pruitt's bumpy time at the EPA President Donald Trump announced Pruitt's resignation Thursday. Jul 6

Trump officials who have left the White House The president's staff and administration have seen a lot of turnover since his inauguration. Jul 6

Text of EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt's resignation letter: 'Your confidence in me has blessed me personally' President Trump announced Pruitts's resignation via Twitter on Thursday. Jul 6

Trump says EPA administrator Pruitt chose to resign, 'Scott felt that he was a distraction' EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt has resigned, President Trump tweeted Thursday. His resignation comes after months of controversy and ethical questions. Jul 6

Scott Pruitt confronted at DC restaurant Kristin Mink walked up to the EPA administrator and asked him to resign. Jul 6

A look at the 24 individuals who make up Trump's Cabinet A look at the 24 individuals, including Vice President Mike Pence, who make up President Donald Trump's Cabinet. Jul 5

SPECIAL REPORT: EPA chief Scott Pruitt has resigned EPA deputy administrator Andrew Wheeler to take over the agency. Jul 5

Trump administration dials back Obama-era affirmative action guidance The Trump administration is moving to reverse Obama-era guidance intended to promote diversity in college admissions. Jul 3

Pruitt allies sought EPA jobs for friends, family as companies suggested hires, emails show Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Scott Pruitt's allies from Oklahoma and from the oil and gas industry flocked to have a say in open positions at the EPA. Jul 3

Trump administration ramps up pressure on Iran's economy The U.S. wants allies to stop importing Iranian oil. Jul 3

EPA ethics official pushing for investigations of Pruitt EPA's chief ethics official says he's pushing for independent investigations into Scott Pruitt's actions as administrator of the federal agency Jun 30

Giuliani criticizes Europe's will to keep Iran nuclear deal U.S. President Donald Trump's lawyer Rudy Giuliani strongly criticized European democracies' will to maintain the Iran nuclear deal after the U.S. decision to pull out from the accord Jun 30

President considering replacement for John Kelly: Sources The leading candidates to replace Kelly are Nick Ayers, current chief of staff for Vice President Mike Pence, and former congressman Mick Mulvaney. Jun 29

President considering replacement for John Kelly: Sources The president has once again started contemplating chief of staff John Kelly's possible replacements, sources familiar with the discussions tell ABC News Jun 29

Rod Rosenstein defends himself against 'personal' attacks from GOP's Jim Jordan Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein and FBI Director Chris Wray defended themselves against GOP grilling from such lawmakers as Rep. Jim Jordan, R-Ohio, on the Hill. Jun 28

Rosenstein fights off 'personal' attacks from GOP's Jim Jordan Rep. Jim Jordan accused Rosenstein of hiding information from Congress. Jun 28

Interior Dept. watchdog looking at Zinke's involvement in real estate development connected to oil company executive Interior's internal watchdog has begun a review of reports that Sec. Ryan Zinke was involved in a real estate project connected to a Halliburton exec. Jun 28

Ex-Fox News boss accepts White House gig Former Fox News co-president Bill Shine will join the White House communications shop as deputy chief of staff for communications. Jun 28

Bill Shine, ex-Fox News exec, accepts White House deputy chief of staff for communications role Former Fox News co-president Bill Shine will join the White House communications shop as deputy chief of staff for communications. Jun 28

West Coast Red Hen loses business after Virginia namesake kicks out Sarah Sanders Red Hen Bar and Grill in California is facing the repercussions of being mistaken for the Red Hen restaurant in Virginia, where Sarah Sanders was asked to leave. Jun 27

Wrong Red Hen getting tarred and feathered over Sarah Sanders controversy A Washington D.C. restaurant is telling diners it's not in the same Red Henhouse as one 200 miles away that's embroiled in a White House controversy. Jun 26

Pruitt staff had extensive relationship with lobbyist tied to 'sweetheart' condo deal, emails show The EPA chief's staff had a relationship with a lobbyist tied to a condo deal, emails show. Jun 25

Mattis seeks less contentious visit with Chinese Defense Secretary Jim Mattis is laying out plans for a less contentious, more open dialogue with Chinese leaders as he travels to Asia Jun 25

Kushner rips Abbas, says Mideast peace plan due 'soon' Jared Kushner, President Donald Trump's Mideast envoy, says the administration will soon present its Israeli-Palestinian peace plan, with or without input from Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas Jun 24

Sarah Sanders says she was told to leave restaurant because she works for Trump White House press secretary Sarah Sanders said she was told to leave a Virginia restaurant because she works for President Donald Trump. Jun 23

Watchdog group questions whether Pruitt is using private email to conduct business The Sierra Club is now demanding that the EPA search Pruitt’s private emails to ensure he was not using personal forms of communication for official business. Jun 22

Trump seeks federal government overhaul, merger of agencies The Trump administration is proposing a major reorganization of the federal government that would include merging the departments of education and labor and shifting the federal food stamp program to another agency. Jun 21

Watchdog groups press embattled EPA chief Pruitt for transparency on legal defense fund Lawmakers and watchdog groups pressed Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Scott Pruitt Thursday to share details about his legal defense fund. Jun 21

John Bolton heads to Moscow to plan potential Putin-Trump summit President Trump has repeatedly said it would better to "get along" with Russia. Jun 21

White House discussion of government reorg involves pizza, roast beef Mick Mulvaney, director of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, delivered a food analogy when discussing the proposed merging of Education and Labor departments. Jun 21

Proposed government overhaul would combine food safety efforts White House proposal suggests major changes for food inspections, food stamps. Jun 21

US withdraws from UN Human Rights Council The US withdrew after threatening to do so for more than a year. Jun 19

Jeff Sessions' Bible quotation to defend separating migrant families prompts Twitter backlash He used a quote stressing the right to enforce the law. Jun 18

Trump associate had undisclosed meeting with Russian in May 2016: Report Roger Stone met the Russian national, who allegedly offered damaging information on Hilary Clinton in exchange for $2 million, according to the Washington Post. Jun 17

Rich Alaskan donor gave $250K to Trump after EPA reversed decision on Pebble Mine A wealthy activist from Alaska donated $250,000 to Trump's victory fund after the EPA decided to block a mine he opposed from moving forward. Jun 17

Trump taps Kathy Kraninger to head Consumer Financial Protection Bureau President Donald Trump plans to nominate Kathy Kraninger to lead the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, according to the White House. Jun 16

Pruitt bought Rose Bowl tickets with help from PR executive for energy firms, former staffer tells Congress Democrats say the questions involve possible federal ethics violations. Jun 16

Trump administration grants release of $6.6 million to Syrian aid group White Helmets According to the State Department, President Trump has authorized the release of $6.6 million in funding to the humanitarian group the "White Helmets". Jun 14

Trump adviser apologizes for 'inappropriate' comments targeting Trudeau Peter Navarro called his "special place in hell" remark a "mistake." Jun 12

Trump economic adviser Larry Kudlow suffers heart attack Larry Kudlow was sent to Walter Reed Medical Center, Trump said. Jun 12

No more asylum claims based on fear of gang violence: Sessions Critics say mothers and children will be sent back to their abusers. Jun 11

No more asylum claims based on fear of gang violence: Sessions Critics say mothers and children will be sent back to their abusers. Jun 11

Democratic lawmaker challenges Pruitt on EPA public records Emails show political appointees at the Environmental Protection Agency overseeing the agency's public-records releases under the Freedom of Information Act Jun 11

Kushner has security clearance restored Jared Kushner had his top secret security clearance restored after months in limbo and a second, extensive interview with special counsel Robert Mueller. Jun 11

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Environmental, health advocates speak out against EPA 'secret science' rule
Environment and health advocates are calling on the EPA to abandon a proposed rule that they say would hurt environmental protections.

Jul 17

Former HHS Secretary Tom Price's travel wasted $341K in federal funds: Watchdog
The HHS inspector general office released its findings in a 58-page review Friday morning.

Jul 16

Agency watchdog slams ex-HHS chief Price on costly travel
HHS inspector general finds government wasted $341,000 on travel by ousted HHS chief Tom Price; federal travel rules not followed

Jul 13

New EPA chief Andrew Wheeler 'not at all ashamed' of his work for coal company
The acting head of the Environmental Protection Agency Andrew Wheeler told agency employees he is "not at all ashamed" of his previous work for a coal company.

Jul 11

EPA's relief and worries after scandal-plagued chief's exit
Former top officials at the Environmental Protection Agency describe both relief and worry at the agency in the wake of Scott Pruitt's departure

Jul 7

A timeline of Scott Pruitt's bumpy time at the EPA
President Donald Trump announced Pruitt's resignation Thursday.

Jul 6

Trump officials who have left the White House
The president's staff and administration have seen a lot of turnover since his inauguration.

Jul 6

Text of EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt's resignation letter: 'Your confidence in me has blessed me personally'
President Trump announced Pruitts's resignation via Twitter on Thursday.

Jul 6

Trump says EPA administrator Pruitt chose to resign, 'Scott felt that he was a distraction'
EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt has resigned, President Trump tweeted Thursday. His resignation comes after months of controversy and ethical questions.

Jul 6

Scott Pruitt confronted at DC restaurant
Kristin Mink walked up to the EPA administrator and asked him to resign.

Jul 6

A look at the 24 individuals who make up Trump's Cabinet
A look at the 24 individuals, including Vice President Mike Pence, who make up President Donald Trump's Cabinet.

Jul 5

SPECIAL REPORT: EPA chief Scott Pruitt has resigned
EPA deputy administrator Andrew Wheeler to take over the agency.

Jul 5

Trump administration dials back Obama-era affirmative action guidance
The Trump administration is moving to reverse Obama-era guidance intended to promote diversity in college admissions.

Jul 3

Pruitt allies sought EPA jobs for friends, family as companies suggested hires, emails show
Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Scott Pruitt's allies from Oklahoma and from the oil and gas industry flocked to have a say in open positions at the EPA.

Jul 3

Trump administration ramps up pressure on Iran's economy
The U.S. wants allies to stop importing Iranian oil.

Jul 3

EPA ethics official pushing for investigations of Pruitt
EPA's chief ethics official says he's pushing for independent investigations into Scott Pruitt's actions as administrator of the federal agency

Jun 30

Giuliani criticizes Europe's will to keep Iran nuclear deal
U.S. President Donald Trump's lawyer Rudy Giuliani strongly criticized European democracies' will to maintain the Iran nuclear deal after the U.S. decision to pull out from the accord

Jun 30

President considering replacement for John Kelly: Sources
The leading candidates to replace Kelly are Nick Ayers, current chief of staff for Vice President Mike Pence, and former congressman Mick Mulvaney.

Jun 29

President considering replacement for John Kelly: Sources
The president has once again started contemplating chief of staff John Kelly's possible replacements, sources familiar with the discussions tell ABC News

Jun 29

Rod Rosenstein defends himself against 'personal' attacks from GOP's Jim Jordan
Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein and FBI Director Chris Wray defended themselves against GOP grilling from such lawmakers as Rep. Jim Jordan, R-Ohio, on the Hill.

Jun 28

Rosenstein fights off 'personal' attacks from GOP's Jim Jordan
Rep. Jim Jordan accused Rosenstein of hiding information from Congress.

Jun 28

Interior Dept. watchdog looking at Zinke's involvement in real estate development connected to oil company executive
Interior's internal watchdog has begun a review of reports that Sec. Ryan Zinke was involved in a real estate project connected to a Halliburton exec.

Jun 28

Ex-Fox News boss accepts White House gig
Former Fox News co-president Bill Shine will join the White House communications shop as deputy chief of staff for communications.

Jun 28

Bill Shine, ex-Fox News exec, accepts White House deputy chief of staff for communications role
Former Fox News co-president Bill Shine will join the White House communications shop as deputy chief of staff for communications.

Jun 28

West Coast Red Hen loses business after Virginia namesake kicks out Sarah Sanders
Red Hen Bar and Grill in California is facing the repercussions of being mistaken for the Red Hen restaurant in Virginia, where Sarah Sanders was asked to leave.

Jun 27

Wrong Red Hen getting tarred and feathered over Sarah Sanders controversy
A Washington D.C. restaurant is telling diners it's not in the same Red Henhouse as one 200 miles away that's embroiled in a White House controversy.

Jun 26

Pruitt staff had extensive relationship with lobbyist tied to 'sweetheart' condo deal, emails show
The EPA chief's staff had a relationship with a lobbyist tied to a condo deal, emails show.

Jun 25

Mattis seeks less contentious visit with Chinese
Defense Secretary Jim Mattis is laying out plans for a less contentious, more open dialogue with Chinese leaders as he travels to Asia

Jun 25

Kushner rips Abbas, says Mideast peace plan due 'soon'
Jared Kushner, President Donald Trump's Mideast envoy, says the administration will soon present its Israeli-Palestinian peace plan, with or without input from Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas

Jun 24

Sarah Sanders says she was told to leave restaurant because she works for Trump
White House press secretary Sarah Sanders said she was told to leave a Virginia restaurant because she works for President Donald Trump.

Jun 23

Watchdog group questions whether Pruitt is using private email to conduct business
The Sierra Club is now demanding that the EPA search Pruitt’s private emails to ensure he was not using personal forms of communication for official business.

Jun 22

Trump seeks federal government overhaul, merger of agencies
The Trump administration is proposing a major reorganization of the federal government that would include merging the departments of education and labor and shifting the federal food stamp program to another agency.

Jun 21

Watchdog groups press embattled EPA chief Pruitt for transparency on legal defense fund
Lawmakers and watchdog groups pressed Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Scott Pruitt Thursday to share details about his legal defense fund.

Jun 21

John Bolton heads to Moscow to plan potential Putin-Trump summit
President Trump has repeatedly said it would better to "get along" with Russia.

Jun 21

White House discussion of government reorg involves pizza, roast beef
Mick Mulvaney, director of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, delivered a food analogy when discussing the proposed merging of Education and Labor departments.

Jun 21

Proposed government overhaul would combine food safety efforts
White House proposal suggests major changes for food inspections, food stamps.

Jun 21

US withdraws from UN Human Rights Council
The US withdrew after threatening to do so for more than a year.

Jun 19

Jeff Sessions' Bible quotation to defend separating migrant families prompts Twitter backlash
He used a quote stressing the right to enforce the law.

Jun 18

Trump associate had undisclosed meeting with Russian in May 2016: Report
Roger Stone met the Russian national, who allegedly offered damaging information on Hilary Clinton in exchange for $2 million, according to the Washington Post.

Jun 17

Rich Alaskan donor gave $250K to Trump after EPA reversed decision on Pebble Mine
A wealthy activist from Alaska donated $250,000 to Trump's victory fund after the EPA decided to block a mine he opposed from moving forward.

Jun 17

Trump taps Kathy Kraninger to head Consumer Financial Protection Bureau
President Donald Trump plans to nominate Kathy Kraninger to lead the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, according to the White House.

Jun 16

Pruitt bought Rose Bowl tickets with help from PR executive for energy firms, former staffer tells Congress
Democrats say the questions involve possible federal ethics violations.

Jun 16

Trump administration grants release of $6.6 million to Syrian aid group White Helmets
According to the State Department, President Trump has authorized the release of $6.6 million in funding to the humanitarian group the "White Helmets".

Jun 14

Trump adviser apologizes for 'inappropriate' comments targeting Trudeau
Peter Navarro called his "special place in hell" remark a "mistake."

Jun 12

Trump economic adviser Larry Kudlow suffers heart attack
Larry Kudlow was sent to Walter Reed Medical Center, Trump said.

Jun 12

No more asylum claims based on fear of gang violence: Sessions
Critics say mothers and children will be sent back to their abusers.

Jun 11

No more asylum claims based on fear of gang violence: Sessions
Critics say mothers and children will be sent back to their abusers.

Jun 11

Democratic lawmaker challenges Pruitt on EPA public records
Emails show political appointees at the Environmental Protection Agency overseeing the agency's public-records releases under the Freedom of Information Act

Jun 11

Kushner has security clearance restored
Jared Kushner had his top secret security clearance restored after months in limbo and a second, extensive interview with special counsel Robert Mueller.

Jun 11