EPA administrator Scott Pruitt resigns

US Environmental Protection Agency administrator Scott Pruitt has resigned following months of scandals and growing frustration among agricultural supporters of President Donald Trump. Pruitt's aggressive slashing of regulations affecting industries including the energy sector offered months of inoculation from reports detailing his use of the position for personal gain. But allegations mounted along with anger from farmers and other industries over the agency's administration of fuel mandates that help to drive corn and soy demand. "He did not want to be a distraction for an administration he has a lot of faith in," Trump says. Deputy administrator Andrew Wheeler will serve as acting administrator.