President Trump Is Not Exactly Reassuring About the Russian PlaguePresident Trump’s reaction to the death of a lab worker in Russia due to a suspected plague is not reassuring. Speaking to reporters Monday, Trump was asked if he was concerned, and he tried to explain the U.S. government’s response, saying that he was concerned about what he called “the pneumonia plague.” “Well, I hate to see them having it, it’s a…The New Republic3d agoWhole story →Healthrussian plague outbreak
The Supreme Court Splinters in an Important Climate CaseThe Supreme Court appeared to be splintered over how to decide a major climate litigation case from Colorado at oral arguments on Monday. The eight justices who heard the case—the first of its new term—signaled no clear consensus on how they will resolve the case, though most of them were more skeptical of the fossil fuel companies that asked the court…The New Republic3d agoWhole story →GovernmentPlanetsuncor energy v boulder oral arguments
Trump Finds a New Way to Blame Gas Prices on Anyone But HimselfSuddenly, gas prices have absolutely nothing to do with the Iran war, according to the U.S. president. After spending months denying and downplaying the fact that gas and diesel prices have become more expensive, Donald Trump finally conceded Monday. The only catch to his admission: The rising price tag is definitely not his fault. “What’s driving up…The New Republic3d agoWhole story →EconomyPlanetgas price blame
