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
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."Spokane Spokesman-Review1mo agoWhole story →GovernmentBuildJohn Robertswhite house ballroom construction ruling
Trump drifts into campaign topics while addressing defense technology gatheringPresident Donald Trump has addressed a defense summit at the U.S. Army War College, but he focused more on political themes than battlefield issues. The summit, held Wednesday, included Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Republican Pennsylvania Sen. David McCormick. Trump said the gathering will generate $10 billion in promised investments from defense…The Atlanta Journal-Constitution3mo agoWhole story →TechnologySecurityDavid McCormickdefense summit
