Colorado Dem Manny Rutinel Backs Obama Interior Secretary Who Curbed Oil Leases for President in 2028GREELEY, Colo.—Democrat Manny Rutinel, the former climate activist running in the Centennial State's competitive Eighth Congressional District as a supporter of the oil and gas industry, identified the man he hopes tops the Democratic ticket in 2028: Obama administration interior secretary Ken Salazar, who significantly tightened regulations on the oil…Washington Free Beacon2d agoWhole story →PlanetGovernment2028 democratic primary speculation
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 →EconomyPlanetclean energy payments restoration pledge
Will Trump’s Emergency Heating Oil Release Lower Winter Bills?The Trump administration is tapping emergency heating oil reserves as Northeast households face rising winter costs, but industry experts question whether the release will meaningfully lower bills.Daily Caller2d agoWhole story →EconomyPlanetheating oil reserve release
Trump Punts on Wind Turbine Tariffs, Allows 180 Days for TalksPresident Donald Trump said he will hold off on imposing tariffs on wind turbines and their components on national security grounds, instead ordering the US Trade Representative and Commerce secretary to consult with trading partners and report back in 180 days.Bloomberg2d agoWhole story →EconomyPlanetwind turbine tariff decision
Trump lacks options to lower gas prices without ending warPresident Donald Trump has just one way left to bring down gas prices.Semafor2d agoWhole story →EconomyPlanetgas price crisis
Stocks Fall as Oil Rally Keeps a Lid on TreasuriesA resurgence in oil prices dragged down stocks and bonds, stoking concerns about inflation just days ahead of the next Fed decision. Brent crude topped $116 as a flare-up in Middle East violence threatened global supply. The S&P 500 saw back-to-back losses, even as selling pressure on tech firms abated. Yields rose after the market’s best day in more…Bloomberg15h agoWhole story →Planet
Global Oil Price Hits $116 a Barrel, Highest Since AprilInvestors have grown increasingly concerned that the war in Iran could escalate again, putting energy supplies at greater risk.The New York Times14h agoWhole story →SecurityPlanet
Live updates: Trump stumps in Florida, boosting Donalds and criticizing OmarPresident Trump rallied voters closer to home Friday afternoon, with a campaign stop in Fort Myers, Fla., as long-awaited midterm elections approach. He'll be there to boost Rep. Byron Donalds (R-Fla.), who's running for governor, and Sen. Ashley Moody (R-Fla.), who is running for a full Senate term. The president both Thursday night and Friday...The Hill14h agoWhole story →PlanetGovernment
Senate bill offers a bipartisan way ...A Winona reader urges support for a bipartisan Senate bill aimed at streamlining energy permits and requiring large data centers to cover grid costs.Austin Daily Herald14h agoWhole story →Planet
WA officials split on easing energy codes for homes rebuilt after wildfiresSince wildfires destroyed nearly 1,000 Washington homes this summer, Gov. Bob Ferguson has pushed to make it easier and cheaper for those homeowners to rebuild. That’s put him at odds with a state council that has resisted his calls.Spokane Spokesman-Review14h agoWhole story →PlanetBob Ferguson
How a Pocket Thermal Camera Can Cut Your Winter Energy BillWith winter right around the corner, this device can help you spot leaks around your home that contribute to energy waste.Kiplinger3d agoWhole story →Planet
How can we trust Susan Collins on the environment? | LetterI heat my home with a heat pump. It keeps the house warm through a Maine winter and costs less than the oil it replaced. It was one reason I was so disappointed that Sen. Susan Collins voted to advance the 2025 budget bill that rolled back the tax credits that help other Maine families […]Portland Press Herald24d agoWhole story →EconomyPlanetenvironmental policy vote
Mamdani Is Facing Heat Over the NYPD. Here’s What He Should Do.Alex S. Vitale The mayor is being given a series of false choices over his public-safety agenda. But there is another way forward. The post Mamdani Is Facing Heat Over the NYPD. Here’s What He Should Do. appeared first on The Nation .The Nation4d agoWhole story →
What The U.S. Military’s ‘Heat Ray’ Weapon Does To Your BodyThe Pentagon has approved DHS testing of the Active Denial System for potential use at the U.S.-Mexico border.Newsweek2d agoWhole story →JusticeSecurityactive denial system testing
Trump Account changes could take heat next yearThe Treasury Department moved last week to automatically enroll tens of millions of children and greenlight donations of individual stocks.Semafor17d agoWhole story →Economytax policy changes
Maine to get $38 million in heat assistance early from federal governmentThe release of the funds, which comes as Mainers face near-record heating oil prices, is one of the earliest in recent memory.Portland Press Herald15d agoWhole story →EconomyPlanetheap funding release
BEAT THE HEAT: Where to cool off in DC and how to stay safeD.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser annouced the city has activated an Extreme Heat Alert for the District through Sunday, July 5, as dangerously high temperatures and humWJLA4mo agoWhole story →JusticeMuriel Bowserheat wave response
Bill Gates is betting $1 billion that AI can help save global healthAs foreign aid dries up, the Gates Foundation hopes AI can help fill the gapVox.com1mo agoWhole story →TechnologyHealth
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