What to know about the missing scientists alarming Congress The cases date back to at least 2023 but national security concerns prompted a congressional investigation. Axios · Apr 23
Thursday briefing: Why the US president is losing support from crucial allies In today’s newsletter: As political tensions rise abroad and economic pressures mount at home, Donald Trump faces a shifting landscape that is testing the loyalty of his Maga supporters The Guardian - UK · Apr 23
Is Donald Trump Showing Signs of Cognitive Decline? POTUS Claims Iran 'Surrender' as Tehran Dismisses It as 'Fantasy' Donald Trump's confused claims about an Iran ceasefire and Pakistan peace talks are fuelling concerns over 'unbridled chaos' in his handling of war and foreign policy. International Business Times UK · Apr 21
World Experiencing Its Worst Energy Crisis In History Due To Iran War, IEA Head Says The world is experiencing its worst energy crisis in history as a result of the Iran war, according to International Energy Agency head Fatih Birol. International Business Times · Apr 21
Get used to higher gas prices this year Researchers and analysts don't see a quick drop even if the Iran war ends soon. Axios · Apr 21
U.S. Energy Sec says gas prices have likely peaked, but won't go below $3 until 2027. Trump says he’s ‘totally wrong’ about the timeline The war could end in just a couple of weeks, says Energy Secretary Chris Wright, but it could take months for prices to go down. Fortune · Apr 21
Trump's Contradicting Claims on JD Vance, Iran War Plans Spark Concerns After He Was Removed from White House Meeting Donald Trump's mental state is under scrutiny following contradictory statements about VP JD Vance and Iran war plans, leading to confusion and concerns among his aides and supporters. International Business Times UK · Apr 20
Trump Contradicts His Energy Secretary Over Claim That U.S. Prices May Not Dip Below $3 a Gallon This Year: 'Totally Wrong' President Donald Trump contradicted his energy secretary, Chris Wright, over his claim that gas prices in the U.S. might not dip back below $3 a gallon this year as the war in Iran drags on and oil prices remain high. International Business Times · Apr 20
Trump clashes with another cabinet member over gas prices staying high until 2027 IN FULL The Independent UK · Apr 20
Over half of voters say they blame Trump ‘a lot’ for spiking gas prices Most Democratic voters blame president ‘a lot’ – while most Republican voters place no blame on him at all The Independent UK · Apr 20
Trump throws his own Energy Secretary under the bus and says he’s ‘totally wrong’ about gas staying above $3 Iranian forces said on Sunday that the Strait of Hormuz would remain closed as the U.S. blockade persists, spiking oil prices again The Independent UK · Apr 20
Energy Secretary admits gas prices might not drop until next year ‘I don’t know’ when gas prices will come down, Trump energy chief tells CNN The Independent UK · Apr 20
Oil prices jump after Strait of Hormuz setbacks The latest increase reverses a large chunk of Friday's sharp decline. Axios · Apr 19
When Are Gas Prices Going to Drop Below $3? Chris Wright Warns Relief Is Coming—Just Not as Expected Gas prices have peaked amid the Iran conflict, but significant relief for drivers remains distant, with prices unlikely to drop below $3 a gallon until next year. International Business Times UK · Apr 19
Fortune · Apr 19 Federal government launches broad probe into mysterious disappearances and deaths of top scientists. ‘We haven’t found anything alarming yet’ “A lot of the nuclear security scientists are in DOE. So yes, of course we are looking into this.”
The Guardian - US · Apr 19 Trump energy secretary says gas prices might not drop back under $3 a gallon until 2027 Chris Wright says ‘I don’t know’ when asked about lower cost of gas as average price soars to $4 a gallon in US
Axios · Apr 19 Trump's energy boss: gas may stay above $3-per-gallon into 2027 Wright argued Trump has successfully managed the energy disruption.
International Business Times UK · Apr 16 Gas Prices May Not Hit $3 Until September, Treasury Chief Bessent Warns He's 'Watching' Gas Stations Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent says $3 gas could arrive between June and September, warning the Trump administration plans to monitor gas stations. Stay updated on energy costs and petrol prices.
The Independent UK · Apr 15 US faces demand to restore $350M in federal funding to help power Puerto Rico Nearly 200 organizations are urging the Trump administration and Puerto Rico’s governor to restore $350 million in federal funding that was meant to finance the installation of rooftop solar and battery systems for 12,000 low-income families across the U.S. territory
The Independent UK · Apr 15 Bernie Sanders issues blistering four-word response to Trump’s economic adviser’s take on rising oil prices over Iran war Veteran left-winger ridicules National Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett over his attempts to reassure the public as war drags on and fuel crisis threatens to deepen
The Independent UK · Apr 14 Trump’s energy secretary once said gas prices would fall by summer - now he’s not so sure The national average gas price hit $4.118 per gallon Tuesday
Axios · Apr 8 Exclusive: Record funding for fusion power lands as Trump eyes cuts The split-screen approach underscores tensions in the administration's energy strategy.
The Independent UK · Apr 1 Iran-US war latest: Oil prices spike after Trump vows to keep hitting Iran ‘extremely hard’ in address to nation The president said US forces would 'finish the job' in Iran and that 'core strategic objectives are nearing completion’
Fortune · Mar 30 Hyperscalers often lack the “aptitude” on power as the political push picks up to expedite grid connections and pipelines A bevy of efforts in the federal bureaucracy and Congress are underway to expedite power generation, pipelines, transmission, and grid interconnections for the ongoing power demand spike.
Fortune · Mar 28 An uneasy mix of celebration and anxiety dominates the ‘Davos of energy’ as the month-long Iran war further disrupts the global economy The longer the Iran war lasts the more long-term demand destruction, inflation, and a global recession take hold.