Epstein Secrets

than on the industries that create the health risks to begin with? Coal industry backers, notably the Senate's majority leader, Mitch McConnell of Kentucky, view every regulation, whether aimed at protecting human lives or the future of the planet, as nothing more than a "war on coal." But profits and

gislative Exchange Council, a powerful group that pushes for states to pass laws that are often drafted by industry. As Washington Post journalists Tom Hamburger, Joby Warrick and Chris Mooney recently report, ALEC is not only insisting that it doesn't deny climate change — it's threatening to sue those who s

ngton into 'something we despise' in a campaign video that drew millions of views. While McGrath faces a steep climb against McConnell in ruby-red Kentucky, which President Trump carried by 30 percentage points in 2016, she is expected to raise significant funds from national Democrats and provide the

udi Arabia. Months later, however, the country's efforts to continue influencing U.S. policy remain strong. Beth Reinhard, Jonathan O'Connell and Tom Hamburger report: "Since fall 2018, high-powered lobbyists and lawyers have reaped millions of dollars for assisting the kingdom as it works to develop nucl

ington into `something we despise' in a campaign video that drew millions of views. While McGrath faces a steep climb against McConnell in ruby-red Kentucky, which President Trump carried by 30 percentage points in 2016, she is expected to raise significant funds from national Democrats and provide the

-- A congressional panel grilled former Trump associate Felix Sater for more details on the president's failed Moscow project. Karoun Demirjian and Tom Hamburger report: "Sater met privately with House Intelligence Committee staffers investigating interference in the 2016 EFTA00043097 presidential election

immediately from a favorable Senate vote. ... On the other side sat Craig Bouchard, an American entrepreneur who had gained favor with officials in Kentucky ... By the next day, McConnell had successfully blocked the bill, despite the defection of 11 Republicans. "Within weeks, the U.S. government had

at soon afterward backed the creation of the first new aluminum-rolling mill in the U.S. in nearly four decades — built in McConnell's home state. Tom Hamburger and Rosalind S. Helderman report: "In January, as the Senate debated whether to permit the Trump administration to lift sanctions on Russia's larg

immediately from a favorable Senate vote. ... On the other side sat Craig Bouchard, an American entrepreneur who had gained favor with officials in Kentucky ... By the next day, McConnell had successfully blocked the bill, despite the defection of 11 Republicans. "Within weeks, the U.S. government had

at soon afterward backed the creation of the first new aluminum-rolling mill in the U.S. in nearly four decades — built in McConnell's home state. Tom Hamburger and Rosalind S. Helderman report: "In January, as the Senate debated whether to permit the Trump administration to lift sanctions on Russia's large

st be breathing sighs of relief that whatever Mr. Epstein knew, he has taken it with him." Page 14239 EFTA00044750 Booneville Discount Drugs in Kentucky sold a huge volume of opioid pills. Former pharmacy owner James Carrico was arrested and had to pay a settlement at one point. (Michael S. Williams

d substance and making a false statement regarding firearms." -- A fourth member of the National Rifle Association's board resigned amid upheaval. Tom Hamburger reports: "Professional sport shooter Julie Golob, a regular on shooting shows who has won multiple competitions and is an advocate for women's use

and at least a few women must be breathing sighs of relief that whatever Mr. Epstein knew, he has taken it with him." Booneville Discount Drugs in Kentucky sold a huge volume of opioid pills. Former pharmacy owner James EFTA00044785 Carrico was arrested and had to pay a settlement at one point. (Micha

ed substance and making a false statement regarding firearms." -- A fourth member of the National Rifle Association's board resigned amid upheaval. Tom Hamburger reports: "Professional sport shooter Julie Golob, a regular on shooting shows who has won multiple competitions and is an advocate for women's use

dvice he got from McConnell about spending money to West Wing aides. Two people with direct knowledge confirmed to my colleagues recently that the Kentucky Republican delivered that message during a private phone call last month. -- Republican leaders are quick to blame Democrats, noting that Speaker

the decision and a debate over whether the delay was legal, according to three people familiar with the records. Josh Dawsey, Carol D. Leonnig and Tom Hamburger scoop: "The research by the White House Counsel's Office ... includes early August email exchanges between acting chief of staff Mick Mulvaney and

less.” By Rosalind S. Helderman, Andrew Roth and Tom Hamburger « Read more » Share Today's Headlines: The effo

ograms that provide a quiet lifeline As a political statement, Trump’s budget proposal delighted many small- government conservatives. But voters in Kentucky’s Appalachia, an area that supports the president, worry that vital community programs that enhance job prospects and keep towns afloat might suffe