https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/federal-court-rejects-trump-order-keeping-michigan-coal-plant-openContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/federal-court-rejects-trump-order-keeping-michigan-coal-plant-openhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/federal-court-rejects-trump-order-keeping-michigan-coal-plant-open#u69347Tue, 15 Sep 2026 20:01:46 +0000A federal court ruled on Friday that the Energy Department exceeded its authority by forcing the J.H. Campbell coal-burning plant in Michigan to remain operational. This decision follows a D.C. Circuit Appeals Court ruling that found no emergency justified the order. While Michigan successfully challenged the administration's attempt to extend the facility's life, two coal-burning plants in Indiana remain open under similar federal orders. This legal defeat hampers the Trump administration's strategy to prevent coal plant closures and revive the industry.Why it mattersThe admini https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/federal-court-rejects-trump-order-keeping-michigan-coal-plant-openhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/federal-court-rejects-trump-order-keeping-michigan-coal-plant-open#u67370Mon, 14 Sep 2026 01:25:12 +0000The D.C. Circuit Appeals Court overturned a federal order from Donald Trump that forced the J.H. Campbell coal-burning plant in Michigan to remain operational. A federal judge ruled that no emergency existed to justify the order, rejecting the administration's attempt to extend the life of the aging facility. This decision represents a significant legal setback for Trump's broader campaign to revive the coal industry by preventing the closure of existing plants.Why it mattersThe ruling challenges the executive branch's ability to declare emergencies to bypass standard plant clos