Climate experts and advocates warn House and Senate bills will protect polluters at the cost of the climate Republican lawmakers are attempting to shield big oil from having to pay for its contributions to the climate crisis, alarming environmental advocates.New House and Senate bills, led by Harriet Hageman, a Wyoming representative, and Ted Cruz, a Texas senator, respectively, would give oil and gas companies broad legal immunity from policies and lawsuits aimed at holding the industry accountable for damages caused by its emissions. Continue reading...
• Resistance groups have filed multiple lawsuits targeting President Trump's executive orders early in his second term.
• The legal actions focus on policies enacted since his January 20, 2025, inauguration.
• This wave of litigation could delay implementation and test judicial responses to executive actions.