Politics Nov 11 After push from Perry, backers got huge gas deal in Ukraine By Desmond Butler, Michael Biesecker, Stephen Braun, Richard Lardner, Associated Press
Politics Oct 26 Perry defends urging Trump to make call in impeachment focus Outgoing U.S. Energy Secretary Rick Perry said Saturday that he asked President Donald Trump to make the phone call at the center of the impeachment inquiry because it was “important” for the country’s energy needs and had nothing to do… By Aron Heller, Associated Press
Politics Oct 19 Impeachment inquiry puts spotlight on Perry, who shunned it Long after more flamboyant colleagues flamed out of President Donald Trump's favor amid ethics scandals, low-profile and folksy Rick Perry survived in the Cabinet in part by steering clear of controversy. Until now. By Ellen Knickmeyer, Matthew Daly, Associated Press
Nation Oct 18 Trump taps Rick Perry deputy to replace him at Energy Department Trump tweeted Friday that Dan Brouillette's experience in the area is "unparalleled" and calls him a "total professional."… By Associated Press
Politics Oct 17 WATCH: Energy Secretary Perry resigning at end of year, Trump says Energy Secretary Rick Perry was traveling with Trump to Texas when he told Trump of his decision aboard Air Force One. Perry is under scrutiny over the role he played in the president's dealings with Ukraine, which are currently the… By Jill Colvin, Kevin Freking, Matthew Daly, Associated Press
Oct 07 Trump allies pursued business deals in Ukraine By Desmond Butler, Michael Biesecker, Richard Lardner, Associated Press People with ties to Trump and his administration have pursued business deals in Ukraine that went far beyond advancing the president's personal political interests. Continue reading
Oct 06 Aide: Perry pushed Trump for Ukraine call, for energy issues By Ellen Knickmeyer, Alan Fram, Associated Press Energy Secretary Rick Perry encouraged President Donald Trump to speak to Ukraine's president — but on energy and economic issues, Perry's spokeswoman said Sunday, addressing Perry's role in a telephone call that's at the center of a congressional impeachment probe… Continue reading
Jul 26 Energy Department broke law with health care tweet, watchdog says By Matthew Daly, Associated Press The Government Accountability Office said the July 2017 tweet was outside the scope of the agency's approved spending but did not violate a prohibition on grassroots lobbying or propaganda. Continue reading
Jul 22 Defense bill would curb Cabinet control of nuclear agency By Matthew Daly, Associated Press The agency that supervises the nation's nuclear weapons stockpile would essentially lose direct Cabinet oversight under legislation that Congress is negotiating. Continue reading
Jun 02 Watch 3:43 Trump cites national security in effort to aid coal and nuclear power By PBS News Hour President Donald Trump this week ordered Energy Secretary Rick Perry to save less-profitable coal and nuclear plants from closure. A leaked draft memo lays out several proposals, including one to order the grid to buy power from these plants and… Continue watching