News in Brief Robert Mueller Enlists a Grand Jury for Russia Investigation The move suggests that Mueller may subpoena witnesses or documents and perhaps pursue indictments. Kate Wheeling
Environment Another Setback for the EPA’s Regulatory Rollbacks EPA Chief Scott Pruitt suggested that his decision to reverse course reflects his willingness to work closely with state regulators. Kate Wheeling
Social Justice NBC Commits to Hiring More Female Directors The decision follows a television season in which women comprised less than a quarter of helmers on network and cable series. Katie Kilkenny
News in Brief Department of State Order Bans U.S. Passport Holders From Traveling to North Korea U.S. passports are now invalid entry documents for North Korea. Morgan Baskin
News in Brief Department of Justice to Send 12 Federal Prosecutors After Pill Mills The unit will use data on doctors' prescribing patterns and pharmacies' dispensing to detect hot spots. Francie Diep
News in Brief Trump Signs Bill Imposing Russia Sanctions, Limiting Presidential Power The bill takes aim at Russia's energy and defense sectors. Kate Wheeling
Education Department of Justice Will Investigate Affirmative Action, Likely as Discrimination Against White Students The affirmative action policies to be scrutinized typically aim to compensate for historical disadvantages among black and Latino students. Elena Gooray
Social Justice Coast Guard Leadership Stands With Transgender Service Members Commandant Admiral Paul Zukunft said that his office reached out to the Coast Guard's 13 openly transgender members after the president's announcement last week. Kate Wheeling
Social Justice R. Kelly Cancels Upcoming Concerts, Reportedly Due to Low Ticket Sales The news comes two weeks after BuzzFeed reported on allegations that Kelly is running an abusive cult. Katie Kilkenny
News in Brief Trump’s Opioid Commission Calls on Trump to Declare Opioid Epidemic a National Emergency The last time officials declared a nationwide public health emergency in the United States was in 2009, for the H1N1 flu outbreak. Francie Diep