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
John Thune tees up doomed votes on data centers and stock tradingBoth the Ratepayer Protection Act and a second bill restricting stock trading by members of Congress are slated to fail on Wednesday.Washington Examiner7d agoWhole story →GovernmentPlanetJohn ThuneHR 7008HR 9340senate votes on ethics bills
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
Thune says he is open to diesel export banSenate Majority Leader John Thune (R-SD) said he is "open to exploring" a ban on diesel exports to help curb the historically high prices.Washington Examiner22d agoWhole story →PlanetEconomyJohn Thunediesel export ban proposal
Thune says Senate path for E15 has hurdle from small oil refineriesUS Sen. Majority Leader John Thune says year-round E15 ethanol sales need compromises with small oil refineries to pass the Senate.Aberdeen News2mo agoWhole story →PlanetEconomyJohn Thunee15 year round sales debate
