In a decisive move, the US Supreme Court has affirmed the Federal Communications Commission's (FCC) authority to enforce financial penalties through its internal mechanisms. The Court, in an 8-1 ruling, sided against telecommunications giants AT&T and Verizon, who contested that the FCC's procedures infringed upon their constitutional right to a jury trial. Chief Justice John Roberts penned the majority opinion, while Justice Clarence Thomas...
President Donald Trump has unveiled a $700 million federal initiative designed to bolster the coal industry, utilizing the Defense Production Act, a statute from the Cold War era typically invoked during national emergencies. This substantial funding is earmarked for over a dozen existing coal-fired power plants scattered across various states. The aim is to maintain the operation of these facilities, restart inactive plants, and...
