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 Beacon1d 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 →PlanetEconomyheating 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 →PlanetEconomygas price crisis
Why Anger About Data Centers and Energy Prices May Not Swing VotesIn Ohio, many voters say their frustration about the increase in electricity and fuel prices and the growth of data centers won’t influence whom they vote for.The New York Times16h agoWhole story →Planet
Kalshi CEO on Midterms, Regulation and Inflation FuturesKalshi co-founder and CEO Tarek Mansour discusses the growing role of prediction markets in elections and the regulatory challenges facing the industry. Speaking with Tyler Kendall on "Bloomberg Tech," Mansour also comments on the company's proposed perpetual oil futures contract. (Source: Bloomberg)Bloomberg16h agoWhole story →PlanetGovernment
Under U.S. Watch, Venezuela Grapples With Tensions Over DemocracyPresident Trump says Venezuela is not ready for elections, and he focuses instead on its oil. But Secretary of State Marco Rubio is nudging talks between opposing politicians.The New York Times15h agoWhole story →PlanetGovernment
Brent crude oil tops $116, a six-month high, as tensions swell in the Middle EastU.S. President Donald Trump accused Iran on Thursday of trying to manipulate the oil market.CNBC13h agoWhole story →SecurityPlanetmiddle east oil market tensions
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…Bloomberg12h agoWhole story →Planet
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
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
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 →BuildEconomyheap funding release
Senate race between Julia Letlow and Jamie Davis to heat upLouisiana U.S. Rep. Julia Letlow and farmer Jamie Davis are running in the Senate campaign to replace U.S. Sen. Bill Cassidy.Baton Rouge Advocate2mo agoWhole story →GovernmentBill CassidyJulia Letlowlouisiana senate race
