Supreme Court weighs local governments' climate change lawsuits against oil and gas companiesThe Supreme Court is considering whether local governments can sue oil and gas companies for climate change costs. On Monday, key justices expressed skepticism about the potential flood of litigation if the case from Boulder, Colorado, proceeds. Chief Justice John Roberts questioned the implications of allowing municipalities nationwide to file similar…The Atlanta Journal-Constitution1d agoWhole story →GovernmentEconomyJohn Robertssupreme court climate lawsuit hearing
FDA nominee voices support for vaccines at Senate hearing scrutinizing Trump administration effortsDr. Heidi Overton’s abortion views could complicate her efforts to win over two moderate Republicans on the Senate Health Committee: Maine Sen. Susan Collins and Alaska Sen. Lisa Murkowski.Anchorage Daily News12d agoWhole story →HealthLisa Murkowskifda nominee hearing
Mitch McConnell makes major demand of Trump admin after shocking return from hospitalSen. Mitch McConnell (R-KY), just back to the Senate after a 92-day absence, is leading a Republican push for President Donald Trump's administration to release $1.3 billion in stalled military aid to Taiwan.The 84-year-old McConnell and three GOP colleagues, Sens. John Cornyn (R-TX), Lisa Murkowski...Raw Story13d agoWhole story →HealthSecurityMitch McConnellJohn CornynLisa Murkowskitaiwan military aid dispute
Mainers need to wake up and vote smart | LetterMainers must wake up and stop believing that Sen. Susan Collins is a moderate. She and Lisa Murkowski trade off some votes, but look much deeper into her voting history. The Republican Party has spent Donald Trump’s entire second term slashing healthcare, childcare, education, science, disaster aid and SNAP — while still managing to add […]Portland Press Herald2mo agoWhole story →GovernmentPlanetLisa Murkowskimidterm elections
As Trump slashes Head Start rules, some Republicans are waryGOP Sens. Lisa Murkowski, Jim Justice and Thom Tillis are among the lawmakers signaling reservations at the idea of a preschool program overhaul.USA TODAY2mo agoWhole story →EducationHealthThom TillisLisa Murkowskihead start deregulation
