Episodios

  • Public land sales and permitting cause trouble for Senate GOP

    Public land sales and permitting cause trouble for Senate GOP
    Jun 25 2025
    Hill Republicans are eager to get their reconciliation mega bill to President Donald Trump’s desk by July 4th. But the Senate parliamentarian has deemed large sections of the Energy and Natural Resources Committee’s portion of the bill in violation of reconciliation budget rules. POLITICO’s James Bikales digs into the measures deemed prohibited, what comes next and what this setback means for the GOP’s “energy dominance” plans. Plus, an EPA staff union has filed a Hatch Act complaint claiming that Administrator Lee Zeldin’s weekly newsletter may be unlawful partisan activity. James Bikales is a reporter for POLITICO. Josh Siegel⁠⁠⁠ is the host of POLITICO Energy and a congressional energy reporter for POLITICO. ⁠⁠⁠Kara Tabor⁠⁠⁠ is an audio producer for POLITICO. ⁠⁠⁠Gloria Gonzalez⁠⁠⁠ is the deputy energy editor for POLITICO. ⁠⁠⁠Matt Daily⁠⁠⁠ is the energy editor for POLITICO. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    9 m
  • Oil prices wobble as US and Iran attack

    Oil prices wobble as US and Iran attack
    Jun 24 2025
    The United States’ attack on Iranian nuclear facilities late Saturday caused a global oil price spike — but it hasn’t lasted. Prices have tumbled after Iran’s strikes on US military bases in Qatar and Iraq. POLITICO’s Ben Lefebvre explains these price fluctuations and what it all means for President Donald Trump’s low energy cost promises. Plus, New York governor Kathy Hochul is directing the state’s power authority to build a new nuclear power plant stat, giving NY more renewable energy options. Ben Lefebvre is an energy reporter for POLITICO. Josh Siegel⁠⁠ is the host of POLITICO Energy and a congressional energy reporter for POLITICO. ⁠⁠Kara Tabor⁠⁠ is an audio producer for POLITICO. ⁠⁠Gloria Gonzalez⁠⁠ is the deputy energy editor for POLITICO. ⁠⁠Matt Daily⁠⁠ is the energy editor for POLITICO. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    8 m
  • A rare look inside Trump's National Energy Dominance Council

    A rare look inside Trump's National Energy Dominance Council
    Jun 23 2025
    The second Trump administration is rejecting the GOP’s long-held “all of the above” energy mantra and going all in on fossil fuels and nuclear power — while opposing renewable energy sources like wind and solar. The person tasked with making that plan reality is Jarrod Agen, executive director of President Donald Trump’s newly created National Energy Dominance Council. POLITICO White House Bureau Chief Dasha Burns joined Agen at the POLITICO Energy Summit to learn how the administration plans to go big on drilling, mining and more. Dasha Burns is the White House Bureau Chief for POLITICO. Josh Siegel⁠ is the host of POLITICO Energy and a congressional energy reporter for POLITICO. ⁠Kara Tabor⁠ is an audio producer for POLITICO. ⁠Gloria Gonzalez⁠ is the deputy energy editor for POLITICO. ⁠Matt Daily⁠ is the energy editor for POLITICO. For more news on energy and the environment, subscribe to Power Switch, our free evening newsletter: ⁠https://www.politico.com/power-switch⁠ And for even deeper coverage and analysis, read our Morning Energy newsletter by subscribing to POLITICO Pro: ⁠https://subscriber.politicopro.com/newsletter-archive/morning-energy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    30 m
  • How the Trump EPA’s war against Biden-era climate funding is going

    How the Trump EPA’s war against Biden-era climate funding is going
    Jun 20 2025
    The Trump administration lost a court battle this week in its attempt to roll back hundreds of millions of dollars in climate funding issued by the Biden administration. POLITICO’s Alex Guillén breaks down that ruling, along with the other legal and political fights over Biden-era climate funding. Plus, the Supreme Court came to opposite conclusions in two separate but related cases over the proper venues for legal challenges to EPA actions. Alex Guillén is an energy reporter for POLITICO. Nirmal Mulaikal is the co-host and producer of POLITICO Energy. Kara Tabor is an audio producer for POLITICO. Gloria Gonzalez is the deputy energy editor for POLITICO. Matt Daily is the energy editor for POLITICO. For more news on energy and the environment, subscribe to Power Switch, our free evening newsletter: https://www.politico.com/power-switch And for even deeper coverage and analysis, read our Morning Energy newsletter by subscribing to POLITICO Pro: https://subscriber.politicopro.com/newsletter-archive/morning-energy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    9 m
  • Why Senate Finance won’t have the last word on energy tax cuts

    Why Senate Finance won’t have the last word on energy tax cuts
    Jun 18 2025
    The Senate Finance Committee released its portion of the GOP’s megabill this week, softening House lawmakers’ cuts to the nation’s clean energy tax credits. The proposal likely will spark weeks of debate within the party and could jeopardize the Senate’s self-imposed deadline for passing the bill. POLITICO’s Josh Siegel and Kelsey Tamborrino break down what the Senate proposed, how it compares to the House’s version and what’s next in the megabill battle. Plus, President Donald Trump nominated Katherine Scarlett to lead the White House Council on Environmental Quality. Kelsey Tamborrino is a reporter covering clean energy 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. Kara Tabor is an audio producer for POLITICO. Gloria Gonzalez is the deputy energy editor for POLITICO. Matt Daily is the energy editor for POLITICO. For more news on energy and the environment, subscribe to Power Switch, our free evening newsletter: https://www.politico.com/power-switch And for even deeper coverage and analysis, read our Morning Energy newsletter by subscribing to POLITICO Pro: https://subscriber.politicopro.com/newsletter-archive/morning-energy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    10 m
  • Why federal workers say Trump’s actions are disrupting critical functions

    Why federal workers say Trump’s actions are disrupting critical functions
    Jun 17 2025
    Five months into President Donald Trump’s second term, federal workers told POLITICO that a combination of budget cuts, work stoppages and uncertainty have left the government unprepared to respond to disasters and halted key scientific research. POLITICO’s Zack Colman breaks down how energy-related agencies are struggling to function. Plus, President Donald Trump has terminated Commissioner Christopher Hanson from the Nuclear Regulatory Commission. 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. For more news on energy and the environment, subscribe to Power Switch, our free evening newsletter: https://www.politico.com/power-switch And for even deeper coverage and analysis, read our Morning Energy newsletter by subscribing to POLITICO Pro: https://subscriber.politicopro.com/newsletter-archive/morning-energy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    10 m
  • Why California may be partly to blame for Trump revoking its vehicle rules

    Why California may be partly to blame for Trump revoking its vehicle rules
    Jun 16 2025
    President Donald Trump recently revoked California's ability to enforce its nation-leading clean-car rules. But how much is California to blame and what recourse does it have? POLITICO’s Debra Kahn breaks down what happened, how a former top California official is responding, and what’s next in this saga. Plus, the Trump administration proposed its first biofuel blending mandates on Friday, increasing volumes over the next two years to record levels, but leaving open questions over exemptions from the mandates sought by small refiners. Debra Kahn is the editor of POLITICO's California Climate newsletter and author of Currents, a reported column about the energy, environment and climate debates. 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. For more news on energy and the environment, subscribe to Power Switch, our free evening newsletter: https://www.politico.com/power-switch And for even deeper coverage and analysis, read our Morning Energy newsletter by subscribing to POLITICO Pro: https://subscriber.politicopro.com/newsletter-archive/morning-energy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    9 m
  • Why EPA’s rationale for its power plant rule may be on shaky legal ground

    Why EPA’s rationale for its power plant rule may be on shaky legal ground
    Jun 13 2025
    The Trump administration’s proposed rule effectively frees power plants from climate regulation of any kind and will almost certainly invite legal challenges. POLITICO’s Alex Guillén breaks down how EPA is justifying this rule, the pushback from critics, and how an eventual legal fight could help determine whether the federal government can regulate climate pollution from any sector. Plus, President Donald Trump on Thursday moved to eliminate California’s nation-leading vehicle emissions standards. 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. For more news on energy and the environment, subscribe to Power Switch, our free evening newsletter: https://www.politico.com/power-switch And for even deeper coverage and analysis, read our Morning Energy newsletter by subscribing to POLITICO Pro: https://subscriber.politicopro.com/newsletter-archive/morning-energy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    13 m