FOOTNOTES Archives

Environment

Two Attorneys General Sue the EPA Over Smog Blowing in From Other States

The suit claims that sources of air pollution located within Illinois, Michigan, Pennsylvania, Virginia, and West Virginia are contributing to smog in New York and Connecticut.

Candace Butera

Environment

California’s Sea Lion Population Is Rebounding

The California sea lion population in the United States has steadily increased since the early 1970s.

Candace Butera

News in Brief

Twenty-Two Attorneys General Sue the FCC Over Net Neutrality Repeal

Last month, the FCC rolled back rules that prevented Internet service providers from blacklisting specific websites or charging different prices for faster loading speeds.

Jack Denton

News in Brief

American Voters Give Trump a Failing Grade

Trump's lowest marks came from his handling of climate change, national debt, and foreign relations.

Kate Wheeling

President Donald Trump speaks about North Korea at a meeting with administration officials on August 8th, 2017.

News in Brief

Trump’s Lawyer Allegedly Paid Hush Money to Adult-Film Star

The Wall Street Journal reports that President Donald Trump's lawyer arranged a payment of $130,000 in 2016 to former adult-film star Stephanie Clifford.

Jack Denton

President Donald Trump speaks to the media on January 6th, 2018, at Camp David, in Thurmont, Maryland.

News in Brief

Trump Keeps Iran Nuclear Deal Alive Temporarily

White House officials said it will be the last time Trump waives sanctions against Iran.

Kate Wheeling

An employee restocks a shelf in the grocery section of a Walmart on May 11th, 2005, in Troy, Ohio.

Economics

Walmart Promises Higher Pay Under Tax Overhaul

Walmart is one of several companies that has announced raises and one-time bonuses for employees after Congress passed its tax overhaul.

Francie Diep

News in Brief

House Extends Controversial Surveillance Program

The House voted Thursday to renew a surveillance program without adding protections for Americans whose data is inadvertently collected without a warrant.

Kate Wheeling