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Beshear Says Trump Administration Left Him Unbriefed on Kentucky Data Center Plan
Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear says the Trump administration did not brief him on a major data center project announcement, complicating his response to local opposition.
Retail Gas Stations Touted by Trump Face Regulatory Penalties in New Jersey
The operator of Freedom Fuel stations, promoted by former President Trump, has accumulated fines from New Jersey regulators.
Interior Staff Fury at Burgum Boils Over After Pirro’s Public Broadside
Staff anger at Interior Secretary Doug Burgum over management and policy has simmered for months, erupting after a televised attack by Jeanine Pirro.
Oil Industry Mobilizes to Shield Export Business From Trump’s Threat of Trade Curbs
Energy executives are lobbying the White House to prevent export restrictions, fearing political attacks on refinery profits could spiral into broader trade policy.
Data Center Opposition Scores Primary Wins in Michigan and Kansas
Progressive candidates calling for stricter data center regulation won Democratic primaries in Michigan and Kansas, signaling growing political strength for the industry's critics.
Louisiana’s Bid to Lure Space Giants Gains Altitude as FAA Proposes Waiving Environmental Reviews
Louisiana seeks to attract private space companies with tax breaks, and a new FAA proposal would waive environmental reviews for launch sites.
Conspiracy-Driven Campaign Targets Weather Modification With Lawsuits and Donations
The GeoFight campaign is using litigation, fundraising, and social media to influence public debate on sunlight-reflecting technologies.
Oil Chiefs Warn Refining Shortage, Not Crude Supply, Is Key Driver of High Fuel Prices
Exxon Mobil’s CEO said a global shortage of refining capacity could keep energy costs elevated for consumers.
DOJ Says Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool Damage Was Botched Work, Not Vandalism
Federal prosecutors move to dismiss charges against a former Olympian, citing contractor errors and Interior Department failures in the pool's renovation.
Corporate Backers Reveal $9 Million in Donations to Trump’s Freedom 250 Committee
Three companies disclosed a combined $9 million in contributions to the Freedom 250 inaugural committee, marking the first such corporate transparency.
Pentagon Relinquishes Leadership of Ukraine Aid Coordination Hub Amid NATO Shift
The Pentagon has stepped back from leading the international group coordinating military aid to Ukraine, ceding the role as the US repositions its focus.
Senate Democrats Gain Ground on Iran War Powers Debate as GOP Support Wavers
Senate Democrats lose repeated votes on Iran war powers but see momentum as one Republican signals reconsideration.
White House seeks private investors to revive idled refineries from California to St. Croix
The Trump administration is courting private investors to restart shuttered fuel refineries across the United States and Caribbean.
Democratic Candidates Turn Hegseth Into a Central Campaign Target
Democratic candidates are shifting campaign attacks from President Trump to Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth over his Pentagon leadership.
U.S. Strikes Iranian Targets After Intercepting Missile Attack on American Forces
The Pentagon confirmed Tuesday it thwarted an Iranian missile assault on U.S. troops before launching retaliatory strikes.
Trump Rejects Disaster Aid for Four Blue States, Breaking Bipartisan Precedent
President Donald Trump denied eligible disaster requests from four Democratic-led states, bypassing FEMA recommendations.
Iran Launches Surprise Attack on U.S. Forces as Fragile Peace Unravels
Iran launched an attempted surprise attack on U.S. forces after a temporary peace framework collapsed earlier this month.
Zelenskyy Gains Ground With Skeptical US Senators in Closed-Door Session
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s private pitch to US senators is shifting opinions among previously skeptical lawmakers.
Data Center Lobbying Doubles as Energy Concerns Reach Washington
More than 200 entities lobbied on data center issues in spring 2025, double the number from a year earlier.
Georgia’s Kemp Pushes Electric Vehicles and Data Centers as Dual Legacy in Final Months
Georgia Governor Brian Kemp says electric vehicles remain a top priority alongside AI data centers in his last six months.
Virginia Regulators Sidelined Health Concerns in Push for AI Data Center Power, Emails Reveal
Emails show Virginia environmental regulators downplayed health risks from natural gas turbines proposed to power AI data centers.
Rising Oil Prices Pose New Political Threat to Trump Ahead of Midterms
Global oil prices are climbing again, creating fresh political danger for the Trump administration four months before the midterm elections.
Architect of Trump’s energy agenda exits White House council
Peter Lake has left President Trump’s Energy Dominance Council after shaping key policies.
K Street Braces for Democratic Probes Into Oil Industry Practices
Lobbyists and energy clients prepare for increased oversight if Democrats retake committee gavels.
House Votes to Curb Trump’s Iran War Powers as Senate Stalls Parallel Effort
The House approved a measure to limit military action against Iran, but the Senate shelved a similar resolution hours later.
Trump Warns Iran Will Be Held Accountable for Future Houthi Attacks
President Trump said Tehran would face grave consequences if Houthi militants continue their offensive operations.