Clouds as Flynn Resigns: Blackmail Risk, Probe of Moscow Trip
New York Times
The Russians knew what Michael T. Flynn said in his call with Moscow's ambassador; thus, if they wanted Flynn to do something, they could have threatened to expose his lie about the call if he refused. In addition, the Army is investigating whether Flynn received money from the Russian government during a trip to Moscow in 2015. 'Blackwater Air' Is Back, and Flying for U.S. Special Forces
Daily Beast
A corporate descendant of the guns-for-hire firm just got a $204 million contract to support American troops in Africa. A Sikorsky helicopter observed in Central African Republic belongs to Illinois-based EP Aviation, LLC. The âEPâ stands for âErik Prince,â Blackwater's founder and the younger brother of billionaire Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos. Colleges Can't Meet Soaring Student Needs for Mental Health Care
STAT News
A survey of mental health clinics at dozens of universities across the U.S. found that students often have to wait weeks to for an initial exam to review their symptoms, and even longer to see a psychiatrist who can prescribe medication. The Rise and Fall of a K Street Renegade
Wall Street Journal
Evan Morris, a successful Washington lobbyist for Roche Holding AG of Switzerland, is accused of embezzling millions of dollars in a kickback scheme that could potentially rival the Jack Abramoff scandal. California: Big Oilâs Grip on Americaâs Greenest State
Center for Public Integrity
Despite California's reputation as a liberal bastion, it's the third-biggest oil-producing state in the U.S. That's why over the past six years, the oil industry has spent more than $122 million on statewide political campaign contributions, lobbying and efforts to weaken the state's regulatory policies. Can Smoking Weed Help Solve the Opioid Epidemic?
The Atlantic
Marijuana might be more effective for treating chronic pain than prescription drugs, potentially helping to curtail the nation's opioid epidemic. But its classification as a Schedule I drug under federal law impedes further research. | 
