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-Constitution16h agoWhole story →JusticeGovernmentDonald Trumpsupreme court term begins
Trump defends data centers in Ohio as he rallies to boost Jon Husted in a tight Senate racePresident Donald Trump is defending data centers powering AI projects during a campaign rally in Ohio. He insists they benefit local communities and warns against losing them to China. The topic is contentious, especially in Ohio's Senate race. Republican Sen. Jon Husted faces criticism for supporting data centers, which some blame for high energy costs.…The Atlanta Journal-Constitution2d agoWhole story →GovernmentTechnologyohio senate race rally
Judge temporarily blocks border wall construction in Texas’ Big Bend regionA federal court in Texas has temporarily blocked the Trump administration from building a border wall in the Big Bend region. This decision is a win for landowners, businesses and environmentalists who oppose the $46 billion project. The plan includes 30-foot steel walls, vehicle barriers, roads, and surveillance technology. Judge Kathleen Cardone ruled…The Atlanta Journal-Constitution3d agoWhole story →JusticeSecurityborder wall construction blocked
US stocks rise near their record after the latest jobs report eases worries about inflationU.S. stocks are rising near their record after the latest jobs report cooled worries that a potentially hot U.S economy could make inflation worse. The S&P 500 climbed 0.7% Friday and pulled within 1% of its all-time high. The Dow Jones Industrial Average added 233 points, and the Nasdaq composite rose 1.2%. They got a boost after a report showed U.S.…The Atlanta Journal-Constitution3d agoWhole story →EconomyPlanet
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 →EconomyPlanetDonald TrumpDan Sullivanalaska natural gas project announcement
Senate reaches bipartisan deal on permitting bill to speed approvals of new energy projectsSenators from both parties are saying they have reached a bipartisan deal on legislation aimed at speeding up permitting reviews for new energy and infrastructure projects that now face yearslong delays as lawmakers seek to meet growing demand for electricity and other forms of energy. Republican Sen. Shelley Moore Capito of West Virginia, chair of the…The Atlanta Journal-Constitution5d agoWhole story →BuildEconomyShelley Moore Capitopermitting bill deal
Data center bill falls short in Senate as lawmakers take final votes before the midtermsThe Senate has failed to advance a bill that attempts to address voter worries about data centers and their impact on energy bills. The bill fell victim to an election-year clash on how best to address a growing concern. The measure needed 60 votes to advance, but fell short, 57-43. The bill’s sponsor, Sen. Jon Husted, a Republican from Ohio, is in a…The Atlanta Journal-Constitution5d agoWhole story →GovernmentTechnologyJon Husteddata center bill vote
Brian Kemp suspends Georgia’s gas tax as Iran war squeezes driversThe move suspends Georgia's 33-cent-per-gallon tax on gas beginning at 12:01 a.m. Tuesday.The Atlanta Journal-Constitution7d agoWhole story →EconomyPlanetBrian Kempgas tax suspension