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Alito says Supreme Court can’t stem emergency appeals and voices concern over Trump’s rhetoricSome of President Donald Trump's rhetoric about members of the Supreme Court isn't sitting well with one of his favorite justices. Samuel Alito tells The Associated Press that personal criticisms from the president and his administration may undermine public trust in the court. Alito also says he finds it “offensive” to be regarded by some as a justice…
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…
UN appoints US agriculture official Luke Lindberg to head the World Food ProgramThe United Nations has announced the appointment of U.S. agriculture official Luke Lindberg to head the World Food Program. The U.N. food agency calls itself “the world’s frontline responder to hunger” in conflicts, crises and emergencies around the world. Lindberg is the son-in-law of Senate Majority Leader John Thune and is now the U.S. Department of…
Sen. John Fetterman's isolation from Democrats grows stark in PennsylvaniaSen. John Fetterman is on shaky ground with Democrats in his home state of Pennsylvania. The senator's approval ratings with Democrats in the state have plunged, and some Democrats are openly talking about running against Fetterman in 2028. It all comes after Fetterman repeatedly criticized Democrats in media appearances while backing some of President…