While Donald Trump’s outrageous tweets and speeches make headline news, his administration is fundamentally reshaping US health, safety, and environmental rules. A New York Times series explores the “reshaping of regulations under the Trump administration.” Every week, Politico reports on “5 things Trump did while you weren’t looking.”
From regulation rollbacks and industry ties within the EPA to losses in worker safety protection, what are the most important stories flying under the radar? And who are you turning to for coverage that goes beyond the tweets? Join the conversation on the next Your Call.
Guests:
Eric Lipton, investigative reporter for the New York Times
Danny Vinik, assistant editor of The Agenda at Politico
Amit Narang, regulatory policy advocate with Public Citizen
Web Resources:
NY Times: Trump Rules: A series examining the reshaping of regulations under the Trump administration
Politico series: Five Things Trump Did While You Weren’t Looking
Public Citizen: Regulatory Policy Page
Public Citizen: Deregulation for Sale
ProPublica: Secrecy and Suspicion Surround Trump’s Deregulation Teams
Common Dreams: Red Alert: Team Trump Unveils Anti-Planet, Anti-Worker Corporate Wish List
Mother Jones: Trump and His Family Are Draining the Secret Service’s Budget
