On Thursday, the Supreme Court cleared a legal pathway for the controversial Mountain Valley Pipeline to resume construction, likely ensuring the natural gas project can be built and start operating by the end of the year. POLITICO’s Alex Guillén and Ben Lefebvre discuss the high court’s ruling, why the pipeline may still face legal jeopardy, and the reaction from lawmakers. Plus, President Joe Biden unveiled a series of measures designed to aid workers and residents facing severe health threats from soaring temperatures. 

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Ben Lefebvre is an energy reporter for POLITICO. 

Alex Guillén is an energy reporter for POLITICO Pro. 

Josh Siegel is a congressional energy reporter for POLITICO. 

Nirmal Mulaikal is a POLITICO audio host-producer. 

Annie Rees is a senior audio producer-host at POLITICO.

Gloria Gonzalez is the deputy energy editor for POLITICO. 

Matt Daily is the energy editor for POLITICO.

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