Republicans Urge Trump to Abandon Paris Agreement
Republicans senators cautioned Trump that remaining in the agreement could leave his administration's regulatory rollbacks subject to legal challenges.
Trump Calls for Investigation Into Manchester Bombing Intel Leaks
Trump's comments follow Britain's decision to suspend intelligence sharing of the investigation into the bombing with the U.S.
Back-to-Back Bleaching Events May Have Wiped Out Half the Great Barrier Reef
Thirty percent of the coral system was wiped out by warming waters in 2016; another 20 percent died off this year.
Republicans: ‘The EPA Is a Helicopter Mom’
At a House Science Committee hearing on states' role in EPA rule-making, Republicans lamented a supposed parent-child relationship between the federal agency and its state-level counterparts.
Department of Justice Appoints Special Counsel for Russia Investigation
The Department of Justice tapped Robert Mueller to look into the alleged collusion between the Trump campaign and Russian officials.
McMaster Says Leaks a Greater Threat to National Security Than President’s Disclosure
Meanwhile, at least one European country is reportedly considering not sharing information with the United States in the future.
Sessions Instructs Federal Prosecutors to Seek Harshest Possible Punishments
"It is a core principle that prosecutors should charge and pursue the most serious, readily provable offense," Sessions wrote.
Could the UCSB Fossil Fuel Protest Be a Harbinger of Student Activism Across the State?
The University of California–Santa Barbara chancellor came out in support of fossil fuel divestment after students camped out in the administration building for 74 hours.
Acting FBI Director Contradicts White House in Testimony to Senate Intelligence Committee
Andrew McCabe also assured the committee that he would not inform the president of ongoing investigations into Russia's influence over the election.