WASHINGTON—Scott Pruitt, the head of the Environmental Protection Agency, fought back Thursday against Democratic criticism of his spending and policies, asserting that the attacks were driven by opposition to President Donald Trump’s agenda. In largely partisan House subcommittees hearings, Mr. Pruitt said he recognized the “very troubling reports” on his travel, housing and personnel actions, but that much of what had been reported was twisted. “Let me be clear, I have nothing to hide,” he said.

Source: Wall Street Journal April 26, 2018 14:54 UTC