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House Appropriations Subcommittee on Energy hearing on the Trump administration's 2027 budget request for the Department o...

Politics Sep 11

Federal court rejects Trump administration order keeping Michigan coal plant open

By Matthew Daly, Associated Press

Nation Sep 07

Fuel Prices Diesel
Gas prices in U.S. hit record Labor Day high, thanks to Iran war and refinery issues

It's never been more expensive in the U.S. to fill up the tank and take one last summer trip over the Labor Day weekend.

By Jeffrey Collins, Associated Press

World Sep 01

Venezuela's interim President Rodriguez and U.S. Energy Secretary Wright tour oil facilities
Chevron expected to expand oil operations in Venezuela, U.S. official says

Chevron is the second-largest U.S. oil company and the only one with a major presence in Venezuela.

By Aamer Madhani, Associated Press, Colin Brinkley, Associated press

Politics Feb 04

Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee confirmation hearing on Chris Wright's nomination to be secretary of energy,...
WATCH: Senate votes to confirm fossil fuel CEO Chris Wright as energy secretary

Wright, CEO of Denver-based Liberty Energy, has been one of the industry's loudest voices against efforts to fight climate change.

By Matthew Daly, Associated Press

Politics Jan 15

Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee confirmation hearing on Chris Wright's nomination to be secretary of energy,...
WATCH: Chris Wright testifies at Senate confirmation hearing for energy secretary

Wright, a fossil fuel executive, has been one of the industry’s loudest voices against efforts to fight climate change.

By Jennifer McDermott, Associated Press

Nov 16

Trump names Chris Wright, fossil fuel CEO and campaign donor, as energy secretary

By Colleen Long, Matthew Daly, Associated Press

CEO of Denver-based Liberty Energy, Wright is a vocal advocate of oil and gas development, including fracking, a key pillar of Trump’s quest to achieve U.S. “energy dominance” in the global market.

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