The White House today made a great stride toward fixing one of Washington’s most persistent bottlenecks: slow, outdated permitting that holds back American energy and infrastructure. With the launch of the Permitting Innovators program, the Council on Environmental Quality is following President Trump’s lead by doing something unheard of to the prior administration: involving those who build, employ, and provide opportunity to engage in a productive process for the benefit of all Americans. This effort recognizes a simple reality: the technology already exists or is within reach to make permitting faster, smarter, and more efficient. The problem has been a lack…

The ongoing war involving Iran and disruptions through the Strait of Hormuz are sending a clear signal to global markets: when supply is threatened, the world turns to the United States because of American Energy Dominance. Demand for U.S. oil is now surging toward record levels, with exports climbing toward 5 million barrels per day as buyers, especially in Asia, scramble for reliable alternatives. This is the direct result of American energy dominance. For years, critics argued that producing more energy at home was unnecessary or even harmful. But today’s reality tells a different story. Because the U.S. invested in domestic…

Electric vehicles are considered the future; that’s the message Americans have been hearing for years. However, a recent Wall Street Journal reader survey meant to guide new EV buyers tells a very different story. Instead of a confident roadmap for making the switch, it reads more like a cautionary tale. To be fair, some readers praised EVs for their smooth driving. But buried within the advice are the kinds of caveats that should give any prospective buyer pause. Take the first “tip”: figure out how much EV you actually need. That sounds reasonable until you realize what it really means….

Volkswagen’s decision to stop production of the ID.4 electric crossover at its Chattanooga, Tennessee, plant is the latest sign that the push toward electric vehicles is meeting real-world challenges. Once considered a key part of VW’s bold plan for an all-electric future, the ID.4 now joins a growing list of EV programs being scaled back as automakers adjust to meet actual consumer demand. Volkswagen is shifting production back to its gas-powered Atlas SUV. While the company stressed that no jobs will be lost and workers will be reassigned, the overall message is clear: even major automakers realize that EV adoption…

America’s energy debate is finally receiving a much-needed dose of reality. In a recent interview, Energy Secretary Chris Wright didn’t hold back, warning that poor energy policies, like those of the Biden administration, will have repercussions. “If you get energy wrong, you destroy your society,” Wright said. A stark reminder of just how crucial reliable energy is to economic stability and daily life. Fox News reports, “Another reason I think President Trump won, you know, the Biden administration literally wanted to drive our energy system into the ditch,” he added. “Just outrageous. We, fortunately, pivoted before too much deep damage. But…

Even the mainstream media is now saying the quiet part out loud: climate policies come with real costs and working Americans are the ones paying the price. A new report details how Democratic governors across the country are scrambling to roll back or water down their own climate agendas because of one unavoidable reality: rising energy bills. These supposedly weren’t meant to hurt families, but now even the politicians who championed them are admitting they’ve become “politically and financially untenable.” Where was this honesty a few years ago? Back then, Americans were told that aggressive climate mandates, subsidies, and regulations would magically…

Saturday’s “No Kings” protest wasn’t just a loose coalition of activists but was powered in large part by the same network of climate and environmental groups that consistently align with left-wing political causes. That’s not a coincidence. It’s the model. What used to be framed as a movement about conservation or clean air has evolved into a full-spectrum political operation, one that mobilizes voters, organizes protests, pressures policymakers, and advances a broader ideological agenda well beyond the environment. Just look at the climate organizations who partner with No Kings: Many of these groups are explicitly political by running advocacy arms, endorsing candidates,…

The United States Postal Service is raising shipping prices by 8 percent, pointing to higher transportation and fuel costs and the need to “cover the actual costs of doing business.” That’s the official line. But it conveniently ignores a major driver of those rising costs: a multibillion-dollar bet on expensive electric delivery vehicles that are nowhere near delivering the promised savings. Over the past several years, USPS has committed roughly $9.6 billion to modernizing its fleet, including tens of thousands of electric trucks built by Oshkosh Corporation. While the sticker price of these vehicles is already expensive, around $77,000 each or 42%…