Embattled EPA chief Scott Pruitt “believes members of the administration are actively trying to get rid of him,” CNN reports. “The mounting acrimony spurred Pruitt’s to reject offers from the White House to help him prepare for his expected grilling on Capitol Hill Thursday. Pruitt and his staff have blamed the White House, in part, for several of the leaks of damaging information about him.” Vox: Scott Pruitt’s ethics problems, explained in 400 words.