Permitting deal draws lobbying blitz as hurdles mountThe fragile Senate permitting deal is a major priority across the energy industry, per newly filed lobbying disclosures. Why it matters: The filings reveal behind-the-scenes efforts by powerful interests and companies representing oil and gas, mining, renewables, environmentalists and plenty in between to shape the legislation. The big picture: The bill…Axios3d agoWhole story →GovernmentPlanet
Dirty BusinessNiels Bo Bojesen Trump turns to Russian oil to lower fuel prices in the United States ahead of the midterm elections, throwing Ukraine under the bus. The post Dirty Business appeared first on The Nation .The Nation3d agoWhole story →SecurityGovernment
Santorum to Newsmax: Rogers Rising as Michigan Race TightensFormer Sen. Rick Santorum told Newsmax that Republican Mike Rogers is gaining ground in Michigan's Senate race by highlighting Democrat Abdul El-Sayed's political record, while blaming Democrat energy policies for high diesel prices that could hurt Republicans in Iowa.Newsmax3d agoWhole story →Planet
Headlines for October 22, 2026U.S. and Israeli Militaries Draft Plans to Resume Strikes on Iran After Midterm Elections, Saudi Arabia Says Four People Are Killed as Houthis Attack Oil Field, King Fahd Airport, Russia Kills More Civilians in Ukraine as U.S. Envoy Witkoff Praises Putin as a “Humanitarian”, Nigeria Reports First Case of Ebola in Over a Decade, U.N. Says World Has Lost…Democracy Now!3d agoWhole story →BuildSecurity
Trump and an oil shock aren’t enough for Texan drillers“‘Drill, baby, drill’ is basically drill as much as you can to commit economic suicide,” one of the Permian Basin’s top CEOs said.Semafor3d agoWhole story →Planet
Adelaide’s next act: Why this South Australia capital is worth a visit - Sat, 24 Oct 2026 PSTThe Australian tourist trail is paved with places full of main-character energy, like cosmopolitan Sydney, the Great Barrier Reef and the red rock of Uluru in the heart of the Outback. Lesser-known Adelaide, the country’s fifth-largest city, has long lurked on the edges of the spotlight. But a recent return visit convinced me it’s time for this…Spokane Spokesman-Review21h agoWhole story →CulturePlanet
Energy companies share ways to save energy and money this seasonThese Georgia Power, Dominion and Duke Energy programs could help you save money on your electric bill.Augusta Chronicle20h agoWhole story →Planet
Voters angry about high prices may get little relief from the next Congress - Sat, 24 Oct 2026 PSTIf voters expect a new Democratic Congress to bring down prices, they will probably be disappointed. House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries (New York) promises the party’s “affordability agenda” will “drive down the high cost of living in every possible area.” But the main forces driving inflation are the Iran war’s impact on energy prices, fallout from…Spokane Spokesman-Review19h agoWhole story →SecurityPlanet
Why a blue wave might miss Minnesota's Senate racePolitical headwinds are blowing in Democrats’ favor nationally, with high gas prices and President Trump’s record-low approval rating creating a difficult midterm environment for Republicans. But in Minnesota’s open Senate race to replace retiring Sen. Tina Smith (D), Democrats are facing an unexpectedly competitive race. Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan (D)…The Hill19h agoWhole story →Planet
The astonishing Trump-Putin mystery just got much darkerTrump waived sanctions against Russia just two days before they were set to go into effect under federal law . Braying that the US had done “a lot” for Ukraine while Ukraine had done nothing for the US — holding NATO’s nemesis at bay with no real help since 2024 is apparently “doing nothing” — Trump’s waiver came right after he announced another gift to…Raw Story18h agoWhole story →BuildSecurity
Top Democrat Promises to Restore Clean Energy Payments in 2027Senate Finance’s ranking member said he’ll work to restore a clean energy direct payment program that he deemed “wildly successful” if Democrats win back control of Congress.Bloomberg Tax News2d agoWhole story →PlanetEconomyclean energy payments restoration pledge
Daily on Energy: Ron Wyden’s data center excise taxWe take a closer look at a proposal from Sen. Ron Wyden of Oregon to impose a tax on data centers.Washington Examiner2mo agoWhole story →EconomyTechnologyRon Wydendata center tax proposal
Sen. Ron Wyden pushes bills to tax data centers, aid displaced workersWASHINGTON — Senate Finance ranking Democrat Ron Wyden of Oregon released the text of a pair of bills Friday aimed at blunting the impact of artificial intelligence on the American workforce — an early signal of potential Democratic priorities if the party regains control of the Senate. One bill, dubbed the Stability and Opportunity for Workers Act,…Spokane Spokesman-Review1d agoWhole story →EconomySecurityRon Wyden
Sen. Ron Wyden proposes new tax on data centers and cloud computingSen. Ron Wyden proposes ending data center tax incentives and imposing a gross receipts tax that critics call a national internet tax affecting all Americans.Fox News3mo agoWhole story →EconomyTechnologyRon Wydendata center tax proposal
Senate Democrat Ron Wyden accuses RFK Jr. of Hatch Act violationSenator Ron Wyden has accused Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. of breaking the law by urging third-party candidates to drop out of Iowa congressional races.The Associated Press3mo agoWhole story →GovernmentRon Wydenhatch act investigation
Sen. Ron Wyden asks for more federal help fighting Oregon wildfiresU.S. Sen. Ron Wyden, state lawmakers and local officials said the federal government hasn't done enough to help crews battling Oregon wildfires.Salem Statesman Journal3mo agoWhole story →PlanetRon Wydenoregon wildfires
Spanberger plan calls for clean energy futureGov. Abigail Spanberger’s new energy plan, in spark break from former Gov. Glenn Youngkin’s, reaffirms the Virginia Clean Economy Act and says affordability and reliability can be met with clean energy sources.Richmond Times-Dispatch20d agoWhole story →PlanetAbigail Spanbergervirginia energy plan announcement
Spanberger announces energy plan amid growing demandGov. Abigail Spanberger announced Thursday the state’s latest energy plan. The plan, which is mandated every four years and describes energy goals for the next 10, proposes models that the governor’s administration says will meet the state’s clean energy goals at the lowest cost to customers.Norfolk Virginian-Pilot23d agoWhole story →PlanetAbigail Spanbergervirginia energy plan announcement
