A new Supreme Court term begins with cases on climate change, immigration and gun rightsThe Supreme Court begins a new term Monday with significant cases on climate change, religious rights, and immigration. The court will hear an appeal from energy companies, including Suncor and ExxonMobil, trying to block lawsuits seeking to hold them liable for climate change-related damages. The Trump administration supports the companies, arguing the…The Atlanta Journal-Constitution17h agoWhole story →PlanetJusticeDonald Trumpsupreme court term begins
Trump plugs $54 billion natural gas project in Alaska, flanked by a senator in a tight racePresident Donald Trump said South Korea plans to invest about $54 billion in a natural gas project in Alaska. He made the announcement in the Oval Office on Wednesday, flanked by Republican Senator Dan Sullivan, who faces a tough reelection race in the state. It was the second time this week that Trump has sought to elevate Senate candidates in states he…The Atlanta Journal-Constitution5d agoWhole story →PlanetEconomyDan SullivanDonald Trumpalaska natural gas project announcement
Energy Department will spend $2 billion to squeeze more electricity from the aging power gridThe Energy Department says it will spend almost $2 billion to try to squeeze more electricity out of the nation’s aging and stressed power grid. President Donald Trump's administration is stepping up efforts to avoid blackouts amid skyrocketing energy demand spurred by artificial intelligence. The money will go toward 31 projects across 26 states that…The Atlanta Journal-Constitution11d agoWhole story →PlanetDonald Trumppower grid upgrade funding
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-Constitution17d agoWhole story →PlanetSecurityLindsey GrahamDonald Trumprussia sanctions bill signing
Argentine judge orders halt to Falklands oil project as tensions with Britain riseAn Argentine judge has ordered British and Israeli companies to stop developing an oilfield off the British-controlled Falkland Islands. Wednesday’s ruling bars drilling and construction pending an Argentine environmental review. But enforcement is uncertain, and the companies pledged to press ahead following President Javier Milei's threats earlier this…The Atlanta Journal-Constitution19d agoWhole story →PlanetSecurityDonald Trumpfalklands oil dispute
