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
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
News in Brief Why Democrats Around the Country Should Be Focused on California In some important ways, the state is a microcosm of many of the divisions we see across the U.S. Anthony York
News in Brief ‘The Clintons Could Steal a Hot Stove’: Roger Stone Sounds Off on Trump’s Crazy Week Pacific Standard caught up with the firebrand political consultant and Trump confidante about the latest West Wing intrigue. Michael Fitzgerald
News in Brief Anthony Scaramucci Fired Before Official Start Date His official start date would have been August 15th, 2017. Kate Wheeling
News in Brief Trump Fires Reince Priebus, Will Replace Him With John Kelly Trump has not yet announced who will replace Kelly at the Department of Homeland Security. Morgan Baskin
News in Brief Republicans Fail to Advance Their Skinny Repeal Bill John McCain cast the deciding vote. Dwyer Gunn
News in Brief GOP Releases Its Skinny Repeal Bill Both the Planned Parenthood and state waiver language appear to have been modified from previous legislation to comply with the Senate parliamentarian's concerns. Dwyer Gunn
News in Brief Senate Passes Sweeping Russia Sanctions Bill, Mounting Pressure on Trump The move forces the president's hand on a politically sensitive issue. Morgan Baskin