June 2017 Archive
ProPublica Illinois Is Looking for a 2017-2018 Reporting Fellow
Do you love investigative reporting and want to do more of it, working alongside some of the most accomplished journalists in the business?
Our Podcast, The Breakthrough, Is Back
In January, we launched The Breakthrough, which tells the stories behind investigative reporting. And we’re about to start a new season, on June 16.
Paul Ryan Says ‘Death Tax’ Hurts Wisconsin Small Businesses. IRS Data Shows Otherwise.
As they push to abolish the estate tax, the House Speaker and President Trump may be exaggerating its harm to small businesses and family farms.
Trump’s Not the Only One Blocking Constituents on Twitter
As elected officials increasingly turn to social media to communicate with constituents, some are blocking those who disagree with them. Some say it violates the First Amendment. Legislators say it’s about promoting a “healthy, civil dialogue.” Expect court battles ahead.
A Federal Regulator Is Probing Wells Fargo’s Mortgage Practices
A consumer watchdog agency is following up on ProPublica’s reports that the scandal-ridden bank improperly charged fees to customers from Los Angeles to Oregon. Meanwhile, the bank is conducting its own inquiry.
Here Are the Financial Disclosures of Officials Trump Has Installed Across the Government
The financial disclosures come from White House staffers, President Trump’s Cabinet and hundreds of members of so-called beachhead teams that the administration has quietly hired at federal agencies.
For Climate Cause, Trump’s Withdrawal from Paris Accord Just One Hurdle Among Many
Economic forces at work beyond the reach of the global climate agreement present their own enduring challenges.
Voucher Program Helps Well-Off Vermonters Pay for Prep School at Public Expense
Regardless of their income, residents of small Vermont towns can use state vouchers to send their children to boarding schools and ski academies. Some school-choice advocates want to replicate the program nationwide.
He Was About To Pick Up His Newborn Son After Surgery When He Was Arrested By ICE
The case of Oscar Millan shows ICE’s renewed focus on strict immigration enforcement. Under the Obama administration, agents had discretion in cases of immigrants with gravely sick children.
Nevada Passes Modest Measures to Curb Prosecutorial Misconduct
Lobbying by prosecutors and police guts law that would have punished prosecutors who didn’t share evidence with defense. Debate cited case of Fred Steese, subject of ProPublica and Vanity Fair story.
Meet the ProPublica Data Institute Class of 2017
We're thrilled to announce the 12 outstanding journalists who will be joining us for the ProPublica Data Institute this year.
Tom Price Bought Drug Stocks. Then He Pushed Pharma’s Agenda in Australia.
Before he was named Trump’s health secretary, Price took a congressional trip to Australia and pressed officials to extend protections for drug companies in an international trade agreement.
