Energy Policy
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PoliticsCalifornia Faces Energy Reliability Concerns Amid Refinery Closures and Policy Shifts
Oct 22, 2026
California's push for clean energy and refinery closures has reduced fuel production capacity, raising concerns about reliability and resilience for the state's economy.
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PoliticsTrump Administration Uses Defense Production Act to Expand Texas Refinery
Oct 13, 2026
Vice President JD Vance announced the Trump administration invoked the Defense Production Act to expand a Texas refinery, aiming to stabilize global energy markets.
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Courts & LawBipartisan Senators Urge Trump to Halt Russian Diesel Deal, Cite Legal Ban
Oct 12, 2026
Seven senators say President Trump's Russian diesel import plan violates a 2022 law banning such imports, escalating tensions over U.S. energy and Ukraine policy.
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PoliticsRep. Grothman Blames Democrats for High Gas Prices, Cites Inflation and Energy Policy
Oct 10, 2026
Rep. Glenn Grothman argues Democratic energy and spending policies have driven up gas prices and inflation, as national averages remain elevated.
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PoliticsTrump Considers Diesel Export Ban as Experts Warn of Short-Lived Relief
Oct 4, 2026
President Trump is weighing a diesel export ban to address record-high fuel prices, but analysts and studies warn the move could offer only temporary relief.
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Courts & LawSupreme Court to Hear Suncor v. Boulder, Weighing State Power in Climate Lawsuits
Sep 30, 2026
The Supreme Court will hear *Suncor v. Boulder*, a case that could determine whether states can sue energy companies over climate change impacts.
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PoliticsVirginia Unveils Data Center Energy Standards Amid Debate Over Natural Gas Role
Sep 27, 2026
Governor Spanberger's new data center accountability rules spark debate over limits on natural gas use and the future of Virginia's energy mix.
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PoliticsCalifornia Gas Prices Lead Nation Amid Refinery Closures, Policy Disputes
Sep 9, 2026
California drivers are paying the highest gas prices in the U.S., as refinery closures and state energy policies fuel political debate over the causes.
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PoliticsAbbott Halts New Texas Data Centers Pending Statewide Audit
Aug 7, 2026
Gov. Greg Abbott has ordered a halt to new data center grid connections in Texas, directing a comprehensive audit to address power, water, and cost concerns.
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PoliticsBLM Advances Fracking Lease Sale in Ohio's Wayne National Forest
Jul 22, 2026
The Bureau of Land Management scheduled a September lease sale for fracking rights in Wayne National Forest, marking a major step for Ohio energy development.
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PoliticsCalifornia's Partnership with Chinese University Raises Concerns Over Energy Policy
Jun 9, 2026
A report claims California's collaboration with a Chinese university may undermine U.S. energy independence, prompting calls for a federal investigation.
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PoliticsIran's Closure of the Strait of Hormuz Heightens Energy Crisis Amid U.S. Policy Critique
Mar 13, 2026
Iran's actions in the Strait of Hormuz exacerbate energy insecurity, raising concerns over U.S. energy policies and California's regulatory environment.
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PoliticsTrump Media Merges with TAE Technologies to Advance Fusion Energy
Dec 18, 2025
Trump Media & Technology Group announces a $6 billion merger with TAE Technologies to develop fusion energy, aiming to transform America's energy landscape.