Inside the GOP’s legal fight to gut federal climate policy
The Trump administration’s effort to repeal EPA’s endangerment finding, the legal foundation for federal climate rules, sets up a high-stakes fight that could hinge on the Supreme Court’s willingness to overturn a key decision it made in 2007. POLITICO’s Zack Colman breaks down the potential legal battle, how today’s Supreme Court could reshape federal environmental law, and why Republicans see political upside even if the effort fails. Plus, President Donald Trump nominated Ho Nieh to serve on the Nuclear Regulatory Commission for the remainder of former Democratic Chair Christopher Hanson’s term.
Zack Colman covers climate change for POLITICO.
Nirmal Mulaikal is the co-host and producer of POLITICO Energy.
Alex Keeney is a senior audio producer at POLITICO.
Gloria Gonzalez is the deputy energy editor for POLITICO.
Matt Daily is the energy editor for POLITICO.
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Why Trump’s EU energy win might be more of a headache
The Trump administration’s new trade deal with the European Union includes a striking energy commitment: the EU has pledged to buy $750 billion worth of American energy. POLITICO’s Ben Lefebvre breaks down what led to this pledge, why it might be impossible to meet, and how it reveals growing tension between Trump’s energy ambitions and his foreign policy goals. Plus, President Trump’s pick to lead the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration just cleared a key Senate panel on Wednesday, putting him on track for confirmation.
Ben Lefebvre is an energy reporter for POLITICO.
Nirmal Mulaikal is the co-host and producer of POLITICO Energy.
Alex Keeney is a senior audio producer at POLITICO.
Gloria Gonzalez is the deputy energy editor for POLITICO.
Matt Daily is the energy editor for POLITICO.
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Inside Trump’s biggest climate rollback yet
After weeks of anticipation, the Trump administration Tuesday released its proposal to overturn EPA’s endangerment finding. If the proposal is finalized and survives legal challenges, the move would deal a major blow to the U.S. effort to fight climate change. POLITICO’s Zack Colman and Alex Guillén break down EPA’s proposal, the climate stakes, and the legal fight ahead. Plus, Annie Caputo, a Republican commissioner on the Nuclear Regulatory Commission, has resigned from the agency.
Josh Siegel is the host of POLITICO Energy and a congressional energy reporter for POLITICO.
Zack Colman covers climate change for POLITICO.
Alex Guillén is an energy reporter for POLITICO.
Nirmal Mulaikal is the co-host and producer of POLITICO Energy.
Alex Keeney is a senior audio producer at POLITICO.
Gloria Gonzalez is the deputy energy editor for POLITICO.
Matt Daily is the energy editor for POLITICO.
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The GOP’s megalaw messaging challenge
House Republicans have started summer recess but that doesn’t mean the conversation about the GOP megalaw and its energy implications is over. Lawmakers are working to sell the law’s energy elements to their constituents, all while recent moves by President Donald Trump could curtail green energy and complicate promises of reviving American energy dominance. POLITICO’s Josh Siegel explains how GOP lawmakers are navigating this muddled energy policy environment. Plus, the Trump administration is expected to release a proposal targeting a 16-year-old endangerment finding that has been used to regulate climate pollution.
Kelsey Tamborrino is a reporter covering clean energy for POLITICO.
Josh Siegel is an energy reporter for POLITICO and cohost of POLITICO Energy.Kara Tabor is an audio producer for POLITICO.
Alex Keeney is a senior audio producer at POLITICO.
Gloria Gonzalez is the deputy energy editor for POLITICO.
Matt Daily is the energy editor for POLITICO.
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Trump’s latest oil lease sale made $58 Million. U.S. oil production is still wavering.
The Trump administration recently brought in $58 million from an oil lease sale in New Mexico’s Permian Basin, a move it touts as a win for its “energy dominance” agenda. But signs suggest U.S. oil production may be slipping. POLITICO’s Ben Lefebvre breaks down the sale’s details, how U.S. oil production is wavering, and what it means for Trump’s energy goals and allies. Plus, a new bipartisan push to speed up energy and infrastructure projects is taking shape on Capitol Hill.
Ben Lefebvre is an energy reporter for POLITICO.
Josh Siegel is an energy reporter for POLITICO and the host of POLITICO Energy.
Nirmal Mulaikal is the co-host and producer of POLITICO Energy.
Alex Keeney is a senior audio producer at POLITICO.
Gloria Gonzalez is the deputy energy editor for POLITICO.
Matt Daily is the energy editor for POLITICO.
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