Tag: Trump administration
Senators demand investigation into Attorney General Jeff Sessions
“AG Sessions didn’t just decide to recuse himself because he’s a nice guy."
Trump’s new bank regulator: Lawyer who helped banks charge more fees
Keith Noreika helped big banks avoid state laws protecting consumers. As head of the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, he now has the power to override those state laws.
Trump’s expected pick for top USDA scientist is not a scientist
Sam Clovis likely to be named undersecretary of the USDA department that manages research on everything from climate change to nutrition.
In a time of madness, Sally Yates is a profile in...
The fired acting attorney general proved this week that there are still a few in Washington who believe in truth and the law.
Senators demand investigation into Trump adviser for possible insider trading
“Icahn made a big bet that the price of renewable fuel credits would drop. Then he advised on policies that made them drop.”
Trump’s plan to dismantle national monuments comes with steep cultural and...
The Trump administration will review the status of The Bears Ears National Monument in Utah, one of the country’s most significant cultural sites.
Trump administration hires official whom five students accused of sexual assault
As an upperclassman at The Citadel military college several years ago, Steven Munoz allegedly assaulted five freshmen. His hiring at the State Department raises further questions about the Trump administration’s vetting process.
Ohio protesters warn of high stakes of disregarding science
Rescission and reconsideration of science-based rules by the Trump administration present additional worries.
The 100 days that turned America upside down
Trump promised to disrupt the country. He has – and more.
House Oversight Committee leaders accuse Mike Flynn of committing felony
Flynn was supposed to seek permission and receive permission from both the Secretary of State and the Secretary of the Army prior to traveling to Russia.