May 08 Former aide to EPA chief Pruitt testifies on costly trip to Morocco By Ellen Knickmeyer, Michael Biesecker, Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — On a trip to Morocco last year, Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Scott Pruitt and his staff missed a connecting flight and spent more than 24 hours in Paris because his security detail’s weapons and other gear couldn’t… 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 02 Memo: Pruitt landlord’s husband sought EPA work for client By Ellen Knickmeyer, Associated Press The lobbyist whose wife rented a condo to EPA head Scott Pruitt at $50 a night sought EPA committee posts for a lobbying client. Continue reading
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 27 EPA launches internal probe of Pruitt’s condo deal By Associated Press The Environmental Protection Agency's internal ethics official is opening an investigation into Scott Pruitt's $50-a-night condo deal in Washington. Continue reading
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