HISTORICAL FACTS: 5 - The Untold Story

Power line bill gets traction in debt limit deal - Roll Call

Legislation to encourage the movement of clean electricity to areas if high demand could be folded into a broader deal to raise the limit.

Roll Call · May 25, 2023

Energy Dept. cancels $200M grant to battery maker after GOP criticism over alleged ties to China

The Biden administration has canceled plans to award a $200 million grant to a U.S. battery manufacturer amid criticism from Republican lawmakers over the company’s alleged ties to China

The Independent UK · May 23, 2023

Biden Stays Optimistic About The Debt Ceiling Deal As The Clock Ticks On Negotiations

Stocks plunged showing concerns in regard to the debt ceiling as the president face criticisms from Republicans.

Zenger · May 19, 2023

After big energy investments, Biden must prep for GOP scrutiny - Roll Call

Biden can use his State of the Union address to tout investments to make the U.S. more energy self-reliant.

Roll Call · Feb 6, 2023

House GOP aims to tie oil reserve sales to public land drilling

WASHINGTON — The House on Wednesday may begin consideration of a bill that would alter the president’s authority to tap the Strategic Petroleum Reserve. President Joe Biden has said he would veto it.

Tribune News Service · Jan 25, 2023

House GOP aims to tie oil reserve sales to public land drilling - Roll Call

The House is expected to consider legislation that would limit sales from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve.

Roll Call · Jan 25, 2023

Aviation industry in crosshairs for next biofuel push

WASHINGTON — Congress and the Biden administration aim to boost the use of sustainable fuels for the emissions-heavy aviation industry, setting up a new front for the debate over biofuels.

Tribune News Service · Jan 23, 2023

Aviation industry in crosshairs for next biofuel push - Roll Call

Sustainable aviation fuel, meant to target the emission-heavy aviation industry, is set to become the next big biofuel topic on Capitol Hill.

Roll Call · Jan 23, 2023

Social Security benefits to see biggest boost in four decades - Roll Call

Tens of millions of retirees and disabled workers will see benefits rise by 8.7 percent in 2023, the Social Security Administration reported.

Roll Call · Oct 13, 2022

Carl P. Leubsdorf: Possible challenge to Cornyn, from the right

Some people outside Texas may have been less surprised by the recent report that the state’s respected senior senator, John Cornyn, may be facing a 2026 Republican primary challenge than by the fact that the threat is coming from Rep. Ronny Jackson.

Tribune News Service · Oct 13, 2022