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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
Ohio Democrats’ path to the governor’s office runs through rural areas that had turned against themDemocrats say their nominee for governor in Ohio, Dr. Amy Acton, represents the party’s best chance in years to win that office. To do so, she will have to win over independents, some Republicans upset with the direction of their party and Democrats who have drifted away from the party in recent years. She is campaigning throughout the state, with a…
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution1d agoWhole story →
GovernmentPlanetohio governor election
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-Constitution2d agoWhole story →
GovernmentPlanetDonald 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-Constitution3d agoWhole story →
GovernmentPlanetohio 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-Constitution4d agoWhole story →
SecurityJusticeborder 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-Constitution4d agoWhole story →
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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-Constitution6d agoWhole story →
PlanetEconomyDonald 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-Constitution6d agoWhole story →
BuildPlanetShelley 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-Constitution6d agoWhole story →
GovernmentPlanetJon Husteddata center bill vote
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-Constitution12d agoWhole story →
PlanetDonald Trumppower grid upgrade funding
Scottsdale's water recycling program hits election-year backlashElection-season politics have stalled efforts to expand wastewater recycling to residents' taps in an affluent Phoenix suburb. Scottsdale is among Arizona cities that are facing cuts to their water supply from the Colorado River. A longstanding program that has helped recharge aquifers with purified wastewater was set to expand in 2027. But criticism…
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution13d agoWhole story →
GovernmentBuildscottsdale water recycling controversy
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
Judge rules EPA illegally terminated $7 billion solar program intended to help poorer AmericansA federal judge in Rhode Island has ruled that the Trump administration illegally terminated a $7 billion Solar for All program intended to make solar power accessible to more than 900,000 lower-income Americans. The Environmental Protection Agency rescinded the Solar for All funds in August 2025 after President Donald Trump’s massive tax and spending…
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution18d agoWhole story →
PlanetEconomyepa solar program ruling
Former US Sen. Jon Kyl of Arizona, a 'workhorse' who shaped water policy, dies at 84Former U.S. Sen. Jon Kyl, who represented Arizona in both chambers of Congress over nearly three decades, has died at 84. He had dementia. A family friend says Kyl died Wednesday night. Kyl remained a reliable Republican vote throughout his career, spanning a drastic transformation of his party from Ronald Reagan’s presidency to President Donald Trump’s…
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution19d agoWhole story →
GovernmentPlanetBrett Kavanaughjon kyl death
US mortgage rates brush 7%, weighing on buyers, sellers and further straining a bleak housing marketMortgage rates climbed for the fourth week in a row, driving the average long-term U.S. home loan rate to just below 7%, its highest level in over 19 months. Mortgage buyer Freddie Mac said Thursday that the benchmark 30-year fixed rate mortgage rate rose to 6.95% from 6.76% last week. One year ago, the average rate was 6.26%. The average rate on 15-year…
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution19d agoWhole story →
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