Nation Mar 24 South Dakota governor revives ‘riot-boosting’ criminal, civil penalties A federal judge found parts of the state's riot laws unconstitutional last year, in part because they were targeted at opponents to the Keystone XL pipeline. By Associated Press
Nation Nov 18 More land affected by Keystone pipeline leak than originally thought State regulators now estimate the oil spill affected about 209,100 square feet of land near Edinburg, North Dakota. By James MacPherson, Associated Press
Nation Nov 01 North Dakota governor wants more monitoring after pipeline leak The pipeline leaked an estimated 383,000 gallons (1.4 million liters) in the northeastern part of the state. By Emily Wagster Pettus, Associated Press
Nation Oct 31 Keystone oil pipeline leaks 383,000 gallons in North Dakota Crews on Tuesday shut down the pipeline that carries tar sands oil from Canada through seven states after the leak was discovered. By James MacPherson, Associated Press
Apr 13 Trump wields presidential power on pipeline, energy projects By Matthew Daly, Associated Press Eager to jump-start the stalled Keystone XL oil pipeline and other energy projects, President Donald Trump has acted to assert executive power over pipelines and such infrastructure. Continue reading
Nov 09 Watch 5:26 News Wrap: Trump signs proclamation order limiting asylum Friday in our news wrap, President Donald Trump signed a proclamation that would block immigrants who illegally cross the southern border of the United States from seeking asylum. Also, the president appeared to be attempting to put some distance between… Continue watching
Nov 27 Keystone XL operator asks Nebraska to reconsider after state approves alternative pipeline route By Courtney Norris On Monday, TransCanada said it is seeking further clarification from the commission about its approval of the alternative route, which adds an additional pumping station and five miles to the energy company's preferred route. Continue reading
May 26 Watch 3:42 Trump, Obama trade barbs as GOP billionaire clinches nomination By PBS NewsHour On the day Donald Trump appeared to have clinched the number of pledged delegates required for the GOP nomination, he delivered a major energy address that criticized President Obama as much as it did Hillary Clinton. Obama returned the favor,… Continue watching