Environment EPA Head Proposes Televised Climate Debates EPA chief Scott Pruitt denied that the climate science debates would be aimed at unraveling the agency's endangerment finding. Kate Wheeling
News in Brief Republicans Now View Banks More Favorably Than the Media or Universities The partisan divide between Republicans' and Democrats' views of national institutions such as churches, universities, and the news media is rapidly growing. Kate Wheeling
News in Brief White House Names a New CDC Director Appointee Brenda Fitzgerald is the former commissioner of the Georgia Department of Public Health. Francie Diep
Economics Yet Again, No ‘Trump Bump’ in Economic Growth This comes after a disappointing first quarter of 2017 that showed only 1.4 percent growth. Jack Denton
News in Brief American South, Midwest See Gains in Housing Development Dozens of American counties saw hundreds, if not thousands, of new units developed between 2015 and 2016. Morgan Baskin
News in Brief NRA Scores Two Victories Against California Gun-Control Laws Two pending gun control laws in California have been stalled following challenges from the National Rifle Association. Elena Gooray
News in Brief Disney Fans Are Protesting the Removal of ‘Wench Auction’ From Theme Parks Several change.org petitions have sprung up to bring the bidding back. Katie Kilkenny
News in Brief Popular Trade Show, Outdoor Retailer, to Set Up Shop in Denver The biannual event earned its former home a whopping $45 million. Morgan Baskin
Social Justice Daniel Dae Kim Leaves ‘Hawaii Five-0’ After Reportedly Seeking Pay Parity Sources claim Kim and Grace Park were offered 10 to 15 percent less than their white co-stars make per season. Katie Kilkenny
Environment Federal Court Rules Against EPA Delay of Methane Rule EPA head Scott Pruitt had halted the implementation of the Obama-era regulation in May. Kate Wheeling