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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…
Push to restrict ‘jawboning’ advanced by Senate Commerce panelWASHINGTON — The Senate Commerce Committee on Wednesday approved, 18-10, legislation by Chairman Ted Cruz that would limit government coercion of broadcasters and online platforms, despite concerns about its impact on conversations with artificial intelligence platforms. Sens. Brian Schatz, D-Hawaii, Edward J. Markey, D-Mass., and Jacky Rosen, D-Nev.,…
Families of the 67 who died in last year's midair collision want reforms to prevent the next tragedyThe loved ones of the 67 people killed in last year's collision between an airliner and Army helicopter over Washington, D.C., have a message for Congress and regulators. They want more action now to ensure other families won’t be left clutching memories instead of each other. Several of the victims’ families joined with top lawmakers and the head of the…
FCC Chair Brendan Carr Slams Jimmy Kimmel for 'Running the Same Hoax as Colbert' With Talarico Interview StuntLeft-wingers went off the deep end over the weekend after GOP Texas Senator Ted Cruz appeared on ESPN's GameDay with many erroneously wondering how ESPN could get away with breaking FCC rules. But FCC chairman Brandan Carr jumped to social media to explain how the criticism is off base and noted that ESPN didn't break any rules by having Cruz on the show.
Supreme Court lets Trump's White House ballroom construction continue for nowWASHINGTON – The U.S. Supreme Court in a 5-4 ruling on Monday let Donald Trump's administration continue construction of his White House ballroom complex while the president challenges a judicial order that would halt much of the development, with Chief Justice John Roberts in a dissent calling the project "likely unlawful."