Regulations
Climate Change Skeptic Scott Pruitt Is Now Going to Run the EPA
The Senate voted to let the fossil fuel-loving former Oklahoma attorney general run the agency despite opposition from hundreds of current and former staff.
While Hardly Anyone Notices, the GOP Is Gutting Regulations to Help Big Business
Congress is rolling back Obama-era rules governing pollution from coal mines, oil-drilling emissions, and more.
Why Space Companies Are Untouched By Trump’s Travel Ban
The tech industry is stressed about losing foreign workers, but the space industry never had the choice to begin with.
Here's How Republicans Plan to Kill Net Neutrality, Climate, and Labor Rules
A series of bills making their way through Congress would give Republicans veto power over regulations passed by agencies like the FCC and EPA.
Net Neutrality Advocates Blast Trump’s New FCC Boss Ajit Pai
Open internet activists fear Pai will reverse crucial free speech protections.
Scott Pruitt Is an Enemy of Environmental Protection
The would-be EPA chief's confirmation hearing was an ideological battle for the future of the agency.
Are Ad-Blockers Saving Internet Users, or Ruining the Internet?
Billions of advertising revenue is thought to have been lost from ad-blockers.
Why Marsha Blackburn’s Rise Is Bad News for Net Neutrality and Science
Blackburn has received mountains of campaign cash from telecom and fossil fuel companies.
Obama Wants Rosenworcel Back at the FCC, But Trump’s GOP May Balk
There’s still a slim reed of hope for the respected Democrat to return to the FCC.
The FDA Changes Stop-Smoking Drug’s Label to Include Actual Scientific Evidence
Chantix has been under scrutiny ever since a flood of consumer reports claimed the drug had adverse psychiatric effects.
How Trump Can Dismantle 10 Years of Fossil Fuel Regulations in 100 Days
He's already promised to cut regulations on coal and shale right after he takes office.
Forget Net Neutrality, Trump FCC Advisor Wants to Kill the FCC Itself
“We don’t need the FCC,” Trump’s FCC transition advisor recently wrote.