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Energy Department Under Fire as Venezuela Oil Deals Stall, Testing Rubio's Energy Strategy

Nearly eight months after President Donald Trump promised a rapid reopening of Venezuela's oil sector to American companies, the administration is facing mounting criticism as no new U.S. oil production contracts have been finalized, raising fresh questions about whether Washington's ambitious energy strategy is losing momentum.

Latin Times

Trump official’s announcement of nuclear deal with Saudi caused panic inside White House: report

Trump had reportedly not been aware that the Energy Department would unveil the deal this week

The Independent UK

America's Nuclear Industry Doesn't Need Cronyism To Thrive

Privately funded nuclear reactors are achieving critical milestones on their own, but the Trump administration wants to prop up a single company.

Reason

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Meet the official quietly leading Trump's science and tech push

Energy Department undersecretary Darío Gil is taking a long-term view of science and technology.

Axios

Energy Department says advanced nuclear reactor first to reach critical milestone

The Energy Department says a small nuclear reactor under development at a national lab has reached a crucial milestone that could allow it to produce electricity in the next few years

The Independent UK

Trump officials say gas prices will return to normal in ‘a few more weeks,’ but his own Energy Department says it will be 2027

Government projections don’t see gas prices falling below $3 per gallon until the end of next year.

Fortune

Energy Department Moves To Fast-Track Advanced Nuclear Reactor Approvals

The Trump administration excludes advanced nuclear power reactors from excessive National Environmental Policy Act requirements.

Reason

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Ethics panel sounds the alarm after Trump official appears in jewelry ad using government title

An Energy Department spokesperson said that the ad was an ‘oversight that has since been addressed’

The Independent UK

D.C. Circuit Upholds Energy Department Ban on Non-Condensing Furnaces and Water Heaters

After this decision, rescinding this Biden Administration rule may be more difficult.

Reason

Three Mile Island Can Restart Without Subsidies. The Federal Government Is Giving It $1 Billion Anyway.

Bringing the defunct power plant back online is a good thing. The government's involvement is not.

Reason

Jim Cramer Hails 'Nice Win' As AMD Inks $1 Billion AI Deal With US Department Of Energy

CNBC’s ‘Mad Money’ host Jim Cramer on Tuesday hailed a "nice win" for Advanced Micro Devices Inc. (NASDAQ:AMD) after the chipmaker secured a $1 billion partnership with the U.S. Department of Energy.

Benzinga

Trump Administration Cancels $700 Million in Biden-Era Energy Contracts for Red States

Despite trims, the Energy Department is still wasting billions.

Reason

EPA, DOE employees face layoffs; aviation staffing worsens - Roll Call

The administration said it plans to lay off 20 to 30 employees at the EPA and 187 at the Energy Department, according to a court filing.

Roll Call

The White House Thinks Taking Partial Ownership of a Canadian Mining Company Will Reduce the National Debt

Trump's deal with a lithium mine in Nevada follows similar "creative deals" with Intel and U.S. Steel.

Reason

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Trump reports distort science to justify rollback of key climate protections, experts warn

From sea ice mix-ups to wildfire distortions, scientists say the reports misled on climate dangers.

The Independent UK

Scientists give harsh grades to Trump administration work aimed at undoing a key climate finding

Scientists are criticizing two key documents from the Trump administration that challenge the idea that climate change endangers the public

The Conversation

4 laws that could stymie the Trump EPA’s plan to rescind the endangerment finding, central to US climate policies

The Trump administration’s plan to unravel many of the nation’s climate policies hinges on rescinding what’s known as the endangerment finding. But its strategy for doing that appears to run afoul of several federal laws.

The Independent UK

The Energy Department identifies thousands of nonessential positions at risk of DOGE cuts

The Energy Department has identified thousands of federal workers it deems "nonessential" and would not be protected if there is a large-scale reduction in force

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Over 300 NNSA Staffers Fired In Energy Department Layoffs

Trump administration's firing of over 300 NNSA employees raises concerns about national security and staff expertise.

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US Energy Department To Fire Probationary Employees Today

US Energy Department to dismiss probationary employees, raising concerns about cybersecurity readiness.

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Federal Judge Pauses Trump's Agency Shake-Up Deadline

Legal challenges and controversy surround Trump administration's cuts to federal agency spending and diversity programs.

Top News

Energy Secretary Chris Wright Outlines Day 1 Priorities

Energy Secretary Chris Wright outlines key priorities for the Energy Department, focusing on energy security, modernization, and innovation.

The Conversation

From watts to warheads: Secretary of energy oversees big science research and the US nuclear arsenal

The U.S. Department of Energy was created in 1977 by merging two agencies with different missions: the Atomic Energy Commission, which developed, tested and maintained the nation’s nuclear weapons, and the Energy Research and Development Administration, a collection of domestic energy research programs.

The Independent UK

Energy chief Granholm warns against 'unfettered exports' of liquefied natural gas

Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm says the incoming Trump administration should proceed cautiously as it considers proposals for new natural gas export terminals

Roll Call

Energy Department plugs $1.5 billion into new grid projects - Roll Call

DOE says its $1.5 billion investment in electricity grid expansion will improve reliability and relieve transmission congestion.

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