Interior chief hopeful Doug Burgum touts ‘innovation neutrality’ in boosting electric grid capacity and in restoring ‘balance’ to the nation’s energy policy. Interior secretary nominee Doug Burgum told key senators on Jan. 16 that he’d be “aggressive” in opening public lands to oil and gas development in efforts to reverse an “imbalance” in federal leasing
Nominee for secretary of the Department of the Treasury Scott Bessent has vowed that when President-elect Donald Trump returns to the White House, he will unleash “a new economic golden age.” Bessent, a billionaire hedge fund manager, appeared before the Senate Finance Committee for his confirmation hearing in Washington on Jan. 16. Democrats asked questions
President-elect Donald Trump has announced new appointees to lead energy and housing efforts, emphasizing their commitment to U.S. energy dominance. President-elect Donald Trump has announced four high-profile nominations for his administration, with three focused on shaping energy and national security policy and one dedicated to tackling housing issues. Trump made the announcements in a series
Marking Religious Freedom Day, the secretary of state highlighted the Biden administration’s record on protecting religious freedom. Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Jan. 16 reaffirmed the United States’ commitment to protecting religious freedom at home and abroad in a statement marking National Religious Freedom Day. “The United States remains steadfast in its centuries-long commitment
Zeldin said climate change is a reality and spoke about armed EPA agents, plastic pollution, and the need to balance environmental protection with the economy. WASHINGTON—Lee Zeldin, President-elect Donald Trump’s pick to lead the Environmental Protection Agency, testified Thursday before senators on the Committee on Environment and Public Works. While lawmakers challenged the former New
The South Dakota governor, known for her advocacy for border security, will likely face Democrats’ questions about the deportation of illegal immigrants. South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem, President-elect Donald Trump’s pick for Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary, will likely face questions on her qualifications and how she intends to close the U.S. southern border
‘We want to make it more flexible and easier for developers to build affordable workforce attainable housing across our country,’ Scott Turner said. Former NFL player Scott Turner described easing housing development “regulatory burdens” as his top priority if he were to lead the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), during testimony before