Jun 15 Top ethics officer seeks expanded probe of EPA chief By Associated Press Trump told reporters Friday that Pruitt was doing a "fantastic job running the EPA, which is very overriding." But Trump went on to say three times — "I'm not happy about certain things."… Continue reading
Jun 08 Dem lawmakers seek criminal corruption probe of EPA’s Pruitt By Michael Biesecker, Ellen Knickmeyer, Associated Press House Democrats on Friday formally requested that the Justice Department investigate Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Scott Pruitt for potential criminal conduct. Continue reading
Jun 02 Ex-chemical industry lawyer to lead Superfund task force By Michael Biesecker, Associated Press Steven D. Cook served more than 20 years as in-house, corporate counsel for LyondellBasell Industries, one of the world's largest plastics, chemicals and refining companies. Continue reading
May 25 Emails show collaboration among EPA and climate-change deniers By Ellen Knickmeyer, Associated Press Newly released emails show senior Environmental Protection Agency officials collaborating with a conservative group that dismisses climate change to rally like-minded people for public hearings on science and global warming. Continue reading
May 22 Pruitt says dealing with water contaminants a ‘national priority’ By Ellen Knickmeyer, Associated Press The Environmental Protection Agency chief drew questions from Republican and Democratic lawmakers last week after emails obtained under the Freedom of Information Act revealed an unidentified White House official calling a pending federal toxicological report on the chemical a "potential… Continue reading
May 15 EPA inspector general opens investigation of Pruitt’s use of multiple email accounts By Ellen Knickmeyer, Associated Press The agency's inspector general is now conducting about a half-dozen investigative audits of EPA chief Scott Pruitt's travel, security and other matters. Continue reading
May 14 Watchdog: EPA’s Pruitt demanded 24/7 armed security on Day 1 By Michael Biesecker, Associated Press An internal watchdog at the Environmental Protection Agency said Monday that Administrator Scott Pruitt demanded and received unprecedented, around-the-clock protection from armed officers on his first day. Continue reading
May 04 Another aide is leaving the embattled EPA, bringing the total to 4 By Associated Press John Konkus' announcement Friday makes him the fourth senior aide at the Environmental Protection Agency in two weeks to announce departure plans. Continue reading
May 03 Pruitt’s top spokesperson latest to leave embattled EPA By Ellen Knickmeyer, Associated Press WASHINGTON — Scott Pruitt's top spokesperson said Thursday she was leaving the Environmental Protection Agency, the latest high-profile departure as the embattled EPA administrator fights ethics allegations. Continue reading
May 02 Watch 5:46 Scott Pruitt’s Morocco trip raises ethical questions about lobbyist ties EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt faces at least 11 investigations for ways he has spent money on travel, security and pay raises for staff. Now the Washington Post and others report that Pruitt's trip to North Africa was arranged by a… Continue watching