Thursday, July 5, 2018

Scott Pruitt Resigns From EPA

Scott Pruitt Resigns From EPA
After a string of ethics scandals, Scott Pruitt is out as EPA administrator. President Trump tweeted Thursday he had accepted his resignation.

London Mayor Says 'Trump Baby' Blimp Can Fly In Protest of President's Visit

London Mayor Says 'Trump Baby' Blimp Can Fly In Protest of President's Visit
Trump is scheduled to visit the U.K. next week. Mayor Sadiq Khan's office says activists who want to fly the 20-foot blimp still need to get approval from police and the National Air Traffic Service.

Scott Pruitt Out At EPA

Scott Pruitt Out At EPA
After months of ethics scandals and investigations, the embattled EPA head has resigned, the president said Thursday.

Supreme Court Reporter: 'The Politics Of The First Amendment Have Completely Flipped'

Supreme Court Reporter: 'The Politics Of The First Amendment Have Completely Flipped'
New York Times journalist Adam Liptak says the court's conservative justices have increasingly based their decisions on the foundation of free speech — including a case that dealt a blow to unions.

Trump Narrows Supreme Court Shortlist To 3 — With 2 On The Inside Track

Trump Narrows Supreme Court Shortlist To 3 — With 2 On The Inside Track
The president could decide as early as Friday who his Supreme Court nominee is between judges Brett Kavanaugh, Amy Coney Barrett and Raymond Kethledge. Kavanaugh and Barrett appear to be the top two.

White House Taps Former Fox News Executive for Senior Communications Job

White House Taps Former Fox News Executive for Senior Communications Job
Bill Shine left Fox News in the aftermath of a sexual harassment scandal, amid accusations that he failed to take the allegations seriously.

How Self-Defense And Suicide Are Changing The Conversation On Guns In The West

How Self-Defense And Suicide Are Changing The Conversation On Guns In The West
Guns have always been a part of life in the West.