Today, a new rule was proposed which would effectively erase the Obama-era Waters of the United States. “Congress recognized that cooperative federalism was the best approach to protect the environment. Our nation’s waters will be protected best when those closest to the environmental challenges identify the solutions, not when federal bureaucrats impose a one-size-fits all solution," said Heritage's Daren Bakst. 

Heritage Foundation President Kay Coles James released a statement following President Trump's nomination of Bill Barr as Attorney General of the United States: "Bill Barr is not only a highly qualified and very experienced lawyer, but he is also a conservative who will faithfully enforce the law on behalf of the American people as Attorney General ..."

Today, U.S. military planes flew over Ukraine as a warning to Russia. So how did this war in Ukraine actually start? What does Vladimir Putin want from Ukraine? What's likely to happen next? This week, on the "Heritage Explains" podcast expert Luke Coffey breaks down the conflict in Ukraine.

This week, John-Michael Seibler joins Elizabeth Slattery to discuss retired Justice Kennedy lingering at the Court and share holiday gift recommendations for the SCOTUS nerd in your life. Elizabeth also sits down with Charles Rothfeld of Mayer Brown. Stay tuned for Supreme Trivia - Christmas edition!

Heritage is seeking applications for its Federal Clerkship Training Academy, a program open to individuals who have accepted offers for federal clerkships in 2019. The Academy will take place at The Heritage Foundation in Washington, D.C., from Feb. 19-21, 2019. Faculty include judges who currently serve on U.S. Circuit Courts of Appeals, professors who teach at prominent law schools, and well-known legal practitioners.