Trump Asks Press Corps Where to Donate $1 Million of His Own Money for Harvey Relief
The White House couldn't confirm if the donation would come through Trump himself or through the Trump Foundation.
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Trump Doubles Down on Tax Reform—Sort of
On Wednesday, the president introduced his push for tax reform. It was heavy on promises, but light on specifics.
Former DeVry Dean to Police Fraud in Higher Education
The unit has primarily regulated for-profit institutions, including those managed by DeVry.
A Clemency Expert on Why Trump’s Pardon of Arpaio Is Both Legal and Troubling
The presidential pardon power is limited only by shame and politics, one expert says, and Trump is beholden to neither.
Could Hurricane Harvey Deal a Fatal Blow to Climate Change Skepticism?
A growing body of research suggests that perceptions of climate change are influenced by experience with climate-related natural disasters.
Trump Blocks New Transgender Troops, Leaves Existing Service Members’ Fate Up to Mattis
The president's directive comes one month after declaring on Twitter that transgender troops would no longer be allowed to serve in any capacity.
Ryan Zinke Recommends Changes to a ‘Handful’ of National Monuments
No word yet from the White House on whether or not Trump will accept Zinke's recommendations.
Are Acrostics Coming Back as a Political Protest Tool?
Pacific Standard traces a history that includes Alice in Wonderland, Sibylline prophecies, and B-E-N-G-H-A-Z-I.
How the White House’s Proposed EPA Cuts Would Devastate Florida
Trump's proposed budget would put millions of Florida residents and tourists at risk. Congress has just over a month to hash out how much of his proposed cuts will become law.
Trump’s Racism Crisis Deepens Over His Barcelona Comments
It took days for the president to respond to the tragedy in Charlottesville, but just minutes to respond to the one in Barcelona.