HISTORICAL FACTS: 6 - Caught on Camera

The rightwing campaign to control how US judges view the climate crisis

US energy secretary Chris Wright featured in seminars to judges when he was a fracking executive

The Guardian - US · Jun 10

Energy Secretary Says Traffic Through Strait Of Hormuz Is Rising 'Very Meaningfully' Despite Lack Of Deal

Energy Secretary Chris Wright said traffic through the Strait of Hormuz is rising "very meaningfully" despite the lack of an agreement with Iran.

International Business Times · Jun 9

Energy Department says advanced nuclear reactor first to reach critical milestone

The Energy Department says a small nuclear reactor under development at a national lab has reached a crucial milestone that could allow it to produce electricity in the next few years

The Independent UK · Jun 5

Trump Energy Secretary's Wife Says Teachers' Unions Want to Keep Students 'Stupid' to 'Turn Them Into Democrats'

Liz Wright, wife of the US energy secretary, has claimed that teachers' unions keep students 'stupid' to control them politically, sparking widespread debate and backlash online.

International Business Times UK · May 23

Top Democrat calls newly confirmed Fed chair Kevin Warsh a ‘sock puppet’ for Trump – as it happened

Elizabeth Warren condemns confirmation of Trump’s pick to lead the Federal Reserve; John Fetterman was lone Democrat to support the nomination

The Guardian - US · May 13

Federal gas tax holiday sees growing support amid pain at the pump

Federal gas tax holiday proposals were making the rounds on Capitol Hill on Monday after President Donald Trump expressed his support for such an effort, with one new bill already introduced in the Senate and intentions for another announced in the House. Sen. Josh Hawley, R-Mo., on Monday introduced a…

Roll Call · May 12

Trump official opens door to gas tax suspension

Energy Secretary Wright says "we're open to all ideas."

Axios · May 10

Brussels mulls scrapping methane fines amid energy crisis - leak

The draft text, circulated to EU member states, says penalties should not jeopardise gas or oil supplies during periods of market stress or crisis — a move likely to be seen as a concession to mounting pressure from industry and international partners.

Euronews · May 7

Using diesel generators to power the AI revolution would kill hundreds of Americans a year

With U.S. electricity demand starting to rise quickly and expected to continue rising, largely because of the power needed for data centers that process artificial intelligence, people are looking for almost any potential solution.

The Conversation · May 6

Four-Week Fuel Countdown Begins As California Officials Warn Of Imminent Gasoline Shortages After Last Oil Tanker Arrives

California faces a fuel crisis as the last Middle East oil shipment arrives, with only weeks of supply left. Refinery closures and geopolitical tensions exacerbate the state's vulnerability.

International Business Times UK · May 5