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EPA inspector general announces resignation

U.S. News // 4 weeks ago

EPA inspector general announces resignation

Environmental Protection Agency Inspector General Arthur Elkins announced Thursday he's stepping down from his position after more than eight years.

California fights back against EPA proposals on vehicles

Energy News // 2 months ago

California fights back against EPA proposals on vehicles

California's attorney general said the state would use every legal tool at its disposal to block President Trump's efforts to weaken fuel economy standards.

Americans distrusted U.S. democracy long before Trump's Russia problem

Voices // 2 months ago

Americans distrusted U.S. democracy long before Trump's Russia problem

Robert Mueller recently issued 12 indictments alleging that Russian intelligence agents sought to tilt the vote in Donald Trump's favor.

Trump announces resignation of EPA head Scott Pruitt

U.S. News // 3 months ago

Trump announces resignation of EPA head Scott Pruitt

President Donald Trump on Thursday said he accepted the resignation of Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Scott Pruitt.

EPA: Pruitt spent $3.5M on security in 2017 due to 'threats'

U.S. News // 4 months ago

EPA: Pruitt spent $3.5M on security in 2017 due to 'threats'

Scott Pruitt spent nearly $3.5 million on security in his first year as head of the Environmental Protection Agency, a government breakdown said Friday.

EPA watchdog to review Pruitt's use of email

U.S. News // 5 months ago

EPA watchdog to review Pruitt's use of email

The EPA's inspector general said it would evaluate Administrator Scott Pruitt's use of personal email accounts for work purposes.

Trump's deregulatory record doesn't include much actual deregulation

Voices // 5 months ago

Trump's deregulatory record doesn't include much actual deregulation

President Donald Trump's record on deregulation has gotten a great deal of attention. But the actual extent of deregulation is much more limited.

Feinstein: EPA can expect fight over fuel, emissions standards

Energy News // 5 months ago

Feinstein: EPA can expect fight over fuel, emissions standards

The Trump administration's Environmental Protection Agency is setting itself up for a hard legal battle over fuel economy standards, Sen. Dianne Feinstein said.

California, 16 other states sue EPA over fuel efficiency standards

U.S. News // 5 months ago

California, 16 other states sue EPA over fuel efficiency standards

A coalition of 17 states and the District of Columbia sued the EPA over Trump administration efforts to roll back Obama-era fuel efficiency standards.

EPA watchdog opens probe into Scott Pruitt allegations

U.S. News // 5 months ago

EPA watchdog opens probe into Scott Pruitt allegations

The Environmental Protection Agency inspector general is looking into alleged ethical missteps from Administrator Scott Pruitt.

EPA chief Pruitt to lawmakers: 'I have nothing to hide'

U.S. News // 5 months ago

EPA chief Pruitt to lawmakers: 'I have nothing to hide'

EPA chief Scott Pruitt spent Thursday testifying in congressional hearings on Capitol Hill -- where he's facing tough questioning about ethics complaints.

Feinstein: Higher fuel economy standards are a good thing

Energy News // 5 months ago

Feinstein: Higher fuel economy standards are a good thing

The Trump administration should brace itself for years of litigation should it downgrade fuel economy standards for vehicles, a California senator said.

Appeals court: Trump can't delay car efficiency penalties

U.S. News // 5 months ago

Appeals court: Trump can't delay car efficiency penalties

A federal appeals court ruled the Trump administration can't delay a rule to toughen penalties for automakers that violate fuel efficiency standards.

Trump renews pledge to undo regulations on Earth Day

U.S. News // 5 months ago

Trump renews pledge to undo regulations on Earth Day

President Donald Trump renewed his pledge to eliminate "unnecessary and harmful regulations" in an Earth Day message released by the White House on Sunday.

Mulvaney: OMB to probe EPA spending

U.S. News // 5 months ago

Mulvaney: OMB to probe EPA spending

The OMB plans to investigate spending by EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt, White House budget Director Mick Mulvaney told Congress on Wednesday.

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