A group of House Republicans is urging the Trump administration to make sure the United States controls the future of critical global energy assets. Led by Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11), the letter to Secretary of the Treasury Scott Bessent advises that selling assets of Russian energy giant Lukoil presents a rare strategic opportunity. Western sanctions have forced Lukoil to consider selling parts of its international portfolio, which accounts for roughly two percent of global oil production. In the letter, the lawmakers warn that these resources should never return to Russian control and should instead be purchased by American energy companies. This echoes the argument…

The hype around electric vehicles that has filled headlines for years is facing economic reality. The latest example is Honda, which is canceling the launch and development of certain EV models after demand in North America failed to meet expectations. The company now expects its first annual loss in decades, projecting a net loss of between $2.8 billion and $4.6 billion for the fiscal year ending March 31. Honda isn’t the only one. The Wall Street Journal reports, “Jeep maker Stellantis said in February it would book charges of about $26 billion. Ford took a $19.5 billion hit in December, while General…

For decades, America has experienced refinery closures while Washington politicians implemented policies that hurt our energy sector. But President Trump and his administration are working to bring back American Energy Dominance.  President Trump announced this week that the first new oil refinery built in the United States in fifty years will be constructed in Brownsville, Texas. The project, led by America First Refining, marks a historic investment in America’s energy future and a significant step toward restoring our energy sector. President Trump posted to Truth Social, “America is returning to REAL ENERGY DOMINANCE! Today I am proud to announce that America…

America is in the midst of a technological shift. Artificial intelligence (AI) is increasing electricity demand. Data centers supporting these technologies consume vast amounts of energy, and without careful planning, this demand could strain the electric grid and lead to higher electricity prices for families. Fortunately, President Trump is taking action to ensure that doesn’t happen. This week, the administration announced a new Ratepayer Protection Pledge (RPP). Which is an agreement with major American technology companies designed to protect households from higher power bills while allowing the United States to remain the global technology leader. Under the pledge, companies building or expanding…

While some politicians talk about defending American energy, Montana Attorney General Austin Knudsen is actually doing it. At a time when eco-left activists and foreign-funded organizations are working overtime to shut down American energy production, Knudsen has become one of the strongest voices supporting energy workers and the communities that rely on them. Montana is an energy powerhouse, home to the nation’s largest recoverable coal reserves. But resources alone don’t guarantee success. It takes leaders willing to stand up for the right to develop them responsibly. Attorney General Knudsen has repeatedly proven he is ready to take that fight head-on….

California Governor Gavin Newsom is trying to blame President Trump for rising gas prices in the Golden State, pointing to U.S. strikes on Iran as the cause. But to understand the true reason gas prices are so high, Governor Newsom must examine his own policies. Less than a year ago, Newsom increased California’s already high gas tax. Drivers in the state pay about 70 cents per gallon in taxes alone, the highest gas tax in the country.  At the same time, Newsom’s aggressive environmental policies have pushed California’s energy infrastructure to its limits. Strict regulations and political pressure have led to refinery closures throughout…

In his State of the Union address, President Trump laid out what Americans can see and feel after just one year of leadership. America’s energy dominance is back, and it didn’t require a miracle technology or a Green New Deal. It required leadership. During his address, President Trump put it plainly: “What a difference a president makes. A short time ago, we were a dead country. Now we are the hottest country anywhere in the world… American oil production is up by more than 600,000 barrels a day. American natural gas production is at an all-time high. Because I kept my…

Last week, at Kentucky’s Mills Creek Power Plant, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency finalized a major deregulatory action. EPA announced that it would repeal the Biden Administration’s 2024 amendments to the Mercury and Air Toxics Standards (MATS). The move restores the original 2012 standards while preventing costly new mandates. In announcing the rollback, EPA emphasized, “In today’s final action, EPA repealed the Biden Administration’s 2024 amendments to the National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants: Coal- and Oil-Fired Electric Utility Steam Generating Units (EGUs) – a rule commonly known as the Mercury and Air Toxics Standards for power plants, or simply MATS….