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
Trump signs sweeping Russia sanctions bill, aiming to choke off funds for Moscow in Ukraine warPresident Donald Trump has signed a major sanctions package targeting Russian officials and key sectors of its economy. The move aims to punish and pressure Moscow for its ongoing war against Ukraine. The bill also serves as a final legacy item for the late Sen. Lindsey Graham, a close ally of Trump. The legislation passed with large bipartisan support…The Atlanta Journal-Constitution18d agoWhole story →EconomyPlanetDonald TrumpLindsey Grahamrussia sanctions bill signing
Trump signs Russia sanctions bill championed by Lindsey GrahamThe new law lets the president impose tariffs on the largest purchases of Russian oil and natural gas.CBS News18d agoWhole story →SecurityPlanetLindsey GrahamHR 10076russia sanctions bill signing
Trump agrees to new bipartisan ethics provision in massive crypto bill, GOP aide saysPresident Donald Trump has agreed to a significant portion of a stringent ethics proposal that is part of a broader cryptocurrency bill headed for a key vote this week. That's according to a senior GOP official involved in the negotiations. A core group of Democrats, as well as Republican Sen. Thom Tillis of North Carolina had called for measures that…The Atlanta Journal-Constitution23d agoWhole story →GovernmentTechnologyDonald TrumpThom Tilliscrypto bill vote