Among Donald Trump’s cabinet nominees awaiting Senate confirmation, few are expected to face tougher scrutiny than Scott Pruitt, the president-elect’s pick to head the Environmental Protection Agency.
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In Leadership Role, Scalise Flexes Fundraising Muscle
As the third-ranking member of the U.S. House, Majority Whip Steve Scalise spent the past year flexing his political fundraising muscle — bringing in a nearly $16 million haul for himself and other Republicans.
In Leadership Role, U.S. Rep. Steve Scalise Flexes Fundraising Muscle
As the third-ranking member of the U.S. House, Majority Whip Steve Scalise spent the past year flexing his political fundraising muscle – bringing in a nearly $16 million haul for himself and other Republicans during a crucial period that saw the GOP win majorities in the House and Senate and take the White House.
Pittsburgh’s Sarah Scaife Foundation Has Trump Ties
A presidential administration assembled in Trump Tower and at Mar-a-Lago resort is built in part with Pittsburgh money.
Mapping EPA Nominee Scott Pruitt’s Many Fossil Fuel Ties
Senate Democrats raised another set of conflict of interest concerns about Oklahoma Attorney General Scott Pruitt, who has been nominated to lead the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
Coffee With Steve Scalise Comes at a Price for Some Willing Donors
The first thing to catch your eye about the latest fundraising flier from House Majority Whip Steve Scalise, R-Jefferson, is the size of the solicitations.
Morning Reads: Pay to Play
The Center for Media and Democracy has discovered a pamphlet advertising how much donors will have to pay to chat with one highly influential congressman.
Trump’s EPA Pick Slammed State AGs For Trying To ‘Police The Global Warming Debate’
As Oklahoma attorney general, Scott Pruitt took part in a “deeply disturbing” effort defending gas and oil companies against climate fraud allegations.
Protests Erupt as Lawmakers Continue Spread of Anti-Worker Legislation Nationwide
On the heels of Kentucky, New Hampshire and Missouri now appear poised to become states with so-called right-to-work laws.
The Koch Brothers Are Smiling: The White House Will Be Packed With Some of Their Most Loyal Servants
One-third of the Trump team has ties to the Koch brothers.