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
May 01 2 top EPA aides leave agency amid ethics investigations By Ellen Knickmeyer, Associated Press Environmental Protection Agency head Scott Pruitt is announcing the departure of two top aides amid ethics investigations at the agency. Continue reading
Apr 28 Watch 12:39 Coal ash raising concerns over health risks in Puerto Rico By Ivette Feliciano, Zachary Green Residents of Guayama, home to Puerto Rico’s only coal-burning power plant for 15 years, have been diagnosed with cancer, heart and respiratory diseases that they fear are related to coal ash exposure. Ivette Feliciano reports on the concerns of Puerto… Continue watching
Apr 26 EPA chief Scott Pruitt says he did know about pay raises By Associated Press Environmental Protection Agency chief Scott Pruitt concedes he did have some knowledge of big pay raises awarded to two close aides. Continue reading
Apr 25 WATCH LIVE: EPA chief Scott Pruitt testifies before House panel amid ethics allegations By Matthew Daly, Associated Press Scott Pruitt will testify beginning at 10 a.m. ET. Pruitt is likely to face sharp questions about his spending decisions, and his answers could prove crucial in determining whether he stays atop EPA. Continue reading
Apr 25 EPA security chief worked for tabloid publisher with ties to Trump By Michael Biesecker, Jeff Horwitz, Associated Press EPA special agent Pasquale "Nino" Perrotta performed regular work for National Enquirer publisher American Media Inc. during the 2016 election, according to person with knowledge of the company's internal workings. Continue reading