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
Judge lifts Trump's White House ban on CNN, MS NOW and PoliticoA federal judge ordered US President Donald Trump on Thursday to restore White House access for journalists from CNN, MS NOW and Politico, saying his ban on the three media outlets was likely unconstitutional. In a major setback for Trump in one of his biggest battles with the media, US District Judge Tim Kelly issued his order in a lawsuit that…Reuters13d agoWhole story →GovernmentJusticeDonald TrumpTim Kellywhite house press access ruling
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
