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The latest news in energy and environmental politics & policy — must-know stories and candid insights from POLITICO’s energy team and journalists across our newsroom. All in just five minutes each morning.

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9:05

GOP districts and states lose billions as clean...

POLITICO Energy ·

2025/04/18

Billions of dollars in clean energy investments funded by the private sector have been pulled back under President Donald Trump, according to a new report out this week from a national clean energy business group. POLITICO’s Kelsey Tamborrino breaks down the takeaways from the report and how the impact is mostly felt in Republican districts and states. Plus, unexpected shutdowns of large data centers and crypto mining facilities pose a risk to the reliability of the wider grid system, according to

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8:23

Trump suffers legal defeats in bid to pause Biden-era...

POLITICO Energy ·

2025/04/17

This week, President Donald Trump suffered two legal defeats that could disrupt his goal of stopping or repealing climate and infrastructure spending approved by Congress during the Biden administration. POLITICO’s Alex Guillén breaks down the judges’ rulings and the next phase of this legal fight. Plus, the Army Corps of Engineers is granting fast-tracked permitting for the Line 5 oil and fuel pipeline project.Alex Guillén is an energy reporter for POLITICO Pro. Nirmal Mulaikal is the co-host

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10:43

Why EPA Chief Zeldin is a rising star in Trump world

POLITICO Energy ·

2025/04/16

EPA administrator Lee Zeldin has emerged as one of the most outspoken and visible champions for President Donald Trump – and MAGA world is taking notice. POLITICO’s Josh Siegel and Hannah Northey trace how Zeldin rose from a pro-climate Republican to one of Trump’s most public disruptors. Plus, a federal appeals court ruled Tuesday against environmental groups who alleged that permits the Energy Department gave the Alaska LNG project violated federal environmental law. Josh Siegel is an energy

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8:11

How Trump is testing the oil industry’s patience

POLITICO Energy ·

2025/04/15

The oil industry was a big supporter of President Donald Trump in the campaign, but now his economic policies are threatening their profits andcould hit U.S. production. POLITICO’s Ben Lefebvre breaks down how Trump is testing the oil industry’s patience. Plus, the Government Accountability Office found in a new report that the federal agencies charged with overseeing U.S. offshore wind development have not taken enough steps to ensure there are resources in place for effective oversight and

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8:43

Why scientists fear a brain drain in the U.S.

POLITICO Energy ·

2025/04/14

President Donald Trump’s early moves have sparked fears that the United States will suffer a brain drain of scientists, researchers and scientific programs. Experts are warning that if there is a brain drain, that could hurt America’s reputation as a beacon of scientific inquiry — it could even impact the US economy. POLITICO's Zack Colman breaks down what Trump is doing and the potential impacts. Plus, POLITICO reported Friday that more than 5 percent of the staff at the Interior Department’s

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10:16

Republican support grows for keeping the IRA green...

POLITICO Energy ·

2025/04/11

Four Senate Republicans are joining a growing number of GOP House lawmakers publicly expressing their support for keeping the clean energy tax credits in Democrats’ Inflation Reduction Act. POLITICO’s Josh Siegel, who obtained the letter with those lawmakers’ position, breaks down why there’s a growing number of Republicans defending the IRA’s green incentives and how this could set up an intra-party fight over President Donald Trump’s domestic agenda. Plus, President Trump’s pick to lead the

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10:12

Inside Trump’s push to Make America Coal-powered Again

POLITICO Energy ·

2025/04/10

President Donald Trump signed four executive orders earlier this week aimed at reviving America’s ailing coal industry. POLITICO’s Cat Morehouse breaks down how Trump is trying to save the coal industry and the potential impacts on America's energy sector. Plus, the Trump administration is canceling funding for the U.S. Global Change Research Program, the entity that produces the federal government’s signature climate change study.Catherine Morehouse is an energy reporter for POLITICO. Alex

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8:55

How Trump’s tax and trade plans could hurt the US...

POLITICO Energy ·

2025/04/09

President Donald Trump’s new suite of tariffs, along with his threats to repeal clean energy tax credits, could undermine efforts to build power generation in the United States and his own policy promises. POLITICO’s Cat Morehouse breaks down why Trump’s tariff and tax policies could derail efforts to boost US power supply. Plus, President Trump signed four executive orders on Tuesday aimed at reviving America’s ailing coal industry. Catherine Morehouse is an energy reporter for POLITICO. Josh

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7:59

Why the oil and gas industry is publicly staying mum...

POLITICO Energy ·

2025/04/08

The economic outlook for the oil and gas industry has darkened because of President Donald Trump’s new tariffs. But so far, there’s been no public outcry from people within the industry – at least for now. POLITICO’s Ben Lefebvre breaks down why that’s the case, what people are really saying behind the scenes and how there may be more pain to come for the industry. Plus, EPA has approved Occidental Petroleum’s applications to inject carbon dioxide at its carbon capture project in Texas. Ben

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9:49

Trump’s tariffs could hurt the US renewable energy...

POLITICO Energy ·

2025/04/07

President Donald Trump’s new sweeping tariffs could hurt U.S solar energy developers while industries that import critical minerals appear to be spared – at least for now. POLITICO’s Kelsey Tamborrino and James Bikales break down how Trump’s tariffs may impact the US solar industry and the critical mineral industry, which are both key to America’s renewable energy future. Plus, the Senate Parliamentarian has told lawmakers she does not believe EPA waivers that allow California to set nation-leading

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7:34

How will Trump’s new tariffs impact energy?

POLITICO Energy ·

2025/04/04

The Trump administration is exempting a number of energy-related items from its sweeping list of tariffs on imports. Still, energy markets crumbled on Thursday in response to the president’s tariff announcement with the long-term outlook for the sector remaining unclear. POLITICO’s Ben Lefebvre breaks down the short-term and long-term impact of President Trump’s tariffs on the energy sector. Plus, a company that received a conditional commitment for a loan guarantee under the Biden administration

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8:04

Trump’s big climate funding freeze just hit a legal...

POLITICO Energy ·

2025/04/03

The Trump administration hit a legal roadblock this week in its attempt to revoke billions of dollars in congressionally approved climate funding as part of Democrats’ Inflation Reduction Act. POLITICO’s Alex Guillén breaks down the latest in the courtroom saga and what this means for the Trump administration’s broader attack on congressionally approved climate funding. Plus, Senate Republicans on Wednesday unveiled their new budget blueprint as they race to take the next step toward enacting

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11:00

Why Bruce Westerman’s energy takes sometimes differ...

POLITICO Energy ·

2025/04/02

As the chair of the House Natural Resources Committee, Rep. Bruce Westerman (R-Ark.) is tasked with creating legislation to help solve President Donald Trump’s “energy emergency” and unleash his energy dominance agenda – even if he and the president have some differences when it comes to energy policy. POLITICO’s Josh Siegel breaks down why Westerman is such a key figure to the Trump administration’s energy agenda. Josh Siegel is an energy reporter for POLITICO. Nirmal Mulaikal is the co-host

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16:20

Puerto Rico’s power system is broken. Legal battles...

POLITICO Energy ·

2025/04/01

The electric utility that owns Puerto Rico’s power grid is facing significant financial troubles, which is threatening to drive up the power bills for the millions of American citizens who are already dealing with the territory’s shaky energy system. POLITICO’s Gloria Gonzalez breaks down Puerto Rico’s short-term and long-term energy problems and how they affect every aspect of life for the territory’s residents. Nirmal Mulaikal is the co-host and producer of POLITICO Energy. Annie Rees is the

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10:38

How Trump’s auto tariffs could disrupt the economy

POLITICO Energy ·

2025/03/31

President Donald Trump plans to impose a 25 percent tariff on all imported autos and auto parts starting this week. It’s a controversial move that Trump argues will help domestic car manufacturers, but experts and US trade partners say it could hurt the industry and global economy. POLITICO’s Doug Palmer breaks down the details of the move and the potential impacts. Plus, the SEC is officially ending the legal defense of its historic climate risk disclosure rule. Doug Palmer is a senior trade

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9:38

Inside Trump’s push to boost US critical minerals

POLITICO Energy ·

2025/03/28

President Donald Trump recently signed an executive order that aims to rapidly expand US critical mineral production. POLITICO’s James Bikales breaks down the details of the order, along with the reaction and potential impact. Plus, the Trump administration moves to approve the use of public lands for potential carbon sequestration and alert companies to a possible “presidential exemption” from air rules. James Bikales is a reporter for POLITICO. Nirmal Mulaikal is the co-host and producer of

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10:24

POLITICO Scoop: Trump is considering a Blue state...

POLITICO Energy ·

2025/03/27

POLITICO is exclusively reporting that the Energy Department is considering cutting funding for multiple clean energy projects primarily in Democratic states while still maintaining funding for similar hydrogen projects in Republican states. POLITICO’s Zack Colman breaks down the scale of the potential cuts and the questions they would raise if enacted. Plus, a new survey Zack Colman covers climate change for POLITICO. Nirmal Mulaikal is the co-host and producer of POLITICO Energy. Alex Keeney

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11:56

Where should Clean Air Act legal battles play out?

POLITICO Energy ·

2025/03/26

The Supreme Court Tuesday heard arguments in a case about a procedural but important legal question: when the Environmental Protection Agency writes rules under the Clean Air Act and then a lawsuit is filed, where should that legal fight take place? POLITICO’s Alex Guillén breaks down the case and how the high court's ruling could significantly impact future EPA regulations.Alex Guillén is an energy reporter for POLITICO Pro. Nirmal Mulaikal is the co-host and producer of POLITICO Energy. Annie

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8:20

How Trump is throttling Biden’s green agenda without...

POLITICO Energy ·

2025/03/25

Even though the Trump administration is hitting legal obstacles in its attempt to revoke the funding from a $20 billion Biden-era climate program, its efforts are still disrupting former President Joe Biden’s clean energy efforts. POLITICO’s Zack Colman breaks down how Trump is gutting Biden’s green agenda without even winning the legal battle. Plus, President Donald Trump on Monday threatened to impose a 25 percent tariff on countries that purchase oil or gas from Venezuela. Zack Colman covers

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7:49

Inside Trump’s ‘hit list’ of Biden-era energy projects

POLITICO Energy ·

2025/03/24

POLITICO exclusively reported that Energy Department officials are creating a “hit list” of Biden-era clean energy projects that the Trump administration could terminate. It’s potentially the largest effort to date targeting the Biden administration’s climate achievements. POLITICO’s Kelsey Tamborrino breaks down which projects might be targeted and the Trump administration’s plans moving forward. Plus, POLITICO learned of two notable energy staffing changes in the Trump administration late last

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