Politics Jul 05 What policy impact does Scott Pruitt leave at EPA? Controversial and embattled EPA administrator Scott Pruitt has resigned. For months, Pruitt survived scandal after scandal, brushing off calls for his firing from members of both parties. On the policy front, Pruitt spearheaded President Trump's promised agenda of deregulation of…
Politics Jul 05 News Wrap: British couple in critical condition after 'unbelievable' nerve agent run-in In our news wrap Thursday, British investigators are searching for answers after two people fell critically ill from exposure to the nerve agent Novichok. Also, a district judge rejected President Trump's request to block two state laws that protect undocumented…
Nation Jul 05 Family separation lawsuit offers chilling details as Trump administration says it will fulfill federal court order Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Alex Azar says that the Trump administration is working to comply with a federal court order deadline to reunite immigrant families separated at the border. Meanwhile, 17 states and the District of Columbia…
World Jul 05 What do recent satellite images suggest about North Korea nuclear capabilities? Recent reports are casting doubt on North Korea's intentions. Analysis of satellite photos of the country's facilities have led some to infer that the North is continuing to improve its capabilities. In addition, the U.S. intelligence community has reportedly concluded…
Health Jul 05 Why there are shocking costs on your emergency room bill The cost of health care remains a big concern, even for people with insurance. A new analysis found the cost of emergency care has nearly doubled in the last eight years even as the total number of visits has stayed…
Health Jul 05 How giving black women time for self-care benefits the whole community Black women carry the trauma of systemic racism and serving other people before taking care of themselves, and it's killing them, say GirlTrek founders Morgan Dixon and Vanessa Garrison. Dixon and Garrison give their Brief but Spectacular take on mobilizing…
Nation Jul 04 News Wrap: Extreme weather complicates July 4 festivities In our news wrap Wednesday, the U.S. marked its Independence Day with celebrations across the country and temperatures that climbed well over 90 degrees in parts of the Midwest and Mid-Atlantic. Also, trained divers in northern Thailand continued their efforts…
Politics Jul 04 How EPA chief Scott Pruitt has withstood so many allegations Environmental Protection Agency chief Scott Pruitt faces new allegations of impropriety. On top of the dozen or more different federal investigations underway into Pruitt, it's alleged that he asked an aide to help his wife secure a high-paying job. William…
World Jul 04 Airstrikes on rebel-held Syria create new crisis for a quarter million people More than 270,000 Syrians have fled for their lives in the last few weeks. For them, walking for hours to a desolate corner of the desert and waiting for help that is not arriving is still safer than staying at…