As Newsom Takes Vanity Tour, California’s Gas Prices Soar

July 11, 2025

California Governor Gavin Newsom has been traveling across the country on a thinly veiled 2028 presidential campaign bid. While he has been gallivanting around southern states, constituents in his home state are set to pay a lot more at the pump thanks to a one-two punch from his green agenda.  New data from the Energy Information Administration (EIA) shows that gas prices on the West Coast are poised to spike further following the planned shutdown of two California refineries, which reduce the state’s capacity to produce fuel. On top of that, California drivers were hit with a gas tax hike on July 1, and are facing…


Even Fire-Sale Discounts Can’t Save Electric Vehicles

July 10, 2025

The eco-left championed electric vehicles (EVs) as the future, but even with record-breaking discounts and taxpayer-funded handouts, Americans still aren’t buying in. EV sales have declined for three straight months, and dealers are now slashing prices to desperate levels. The Wall Street Journal reports,  “A Hyundai dealership in New Jersey is hyping a $169-a-month lease on its Ioniq 6 sedan, which carries a sticker price of about $38,000, making it far less expensive than a comparably priced lease on its gasoline-burning models. Kia will lease its small Niro EV SUV for as little as $129 a month. And a GMC dealership in…


Copper Should Be “Made in the USA”

July 9, 2025

We applaud President Trump’s latest announcement of new tariffs on foreign copper imports to spur domestic production and reduce reliance on foreign nations. The proposal signals a major step toward revitalizing a critical industry that powers everything from national defense to electronics.  CNBC reports, “President Donald Trump said he will impose a 50% tariff on copper imports on Tuesday, and suggested more steep sector-specific duties are on the way. “Today, we’re doing copper,” Trump said during a Cabinet meeting at the White House. “I believe the tariff on copper, we’re going to make it 50%.” He did not say specifically when that tariff…



Ending the Free Ride: Trump’s Latest EO Ends Subsidies for Unreliable, Foreign-Controlled Energy

July 8, 2025

This week, President Trump announced a new executive order that halts federal subsidies for wind and solar energy products and mandates his administration to eliminate tax credits and federal preferences for them. According to the order, the Treasury and Interior Departments have 45 days to take action, ensuring that all energy sources must now stand on their own merit. Issued on the heels of the One Big, Beautiful Bill, this order aims to safeguard national security and support working families. President Trump has signed numerous executive orders aimed at increasing domestic energy production, reducing bureaucratic red tape, and reducing dependence on hostile…


PTF Applauds One Big Beautiful Bill Gutting Green Grift 

July 7, 2025

For years, Washington’s obsession with green subsidies has fueled a taxpayer-funded feeding frenzy. Billions have been funneled to politically connected industries under the guise of “saving the planet,” while hardworking Americans have footed the bill in the form of higher energy prices, more expensive cars, and a grid pushed to its limits. Last week, Congress finally hit the brakes. The bill, when signed by President Trump, will terminate ten major clean energy tax credits and subsidies. This is more than just good policy; it’s long-overdue common sense. Here are ten taxpayer-funded grifts being eliminated: And in a long-overdue move, the…


This Fourth of July, Energy Independence Powers Our Freedom

July 4, 2025

A record number of Americans are hitting the road to enjoy the holiday this summer. According to AAA, 72.2 million people are expected to travel at least 50 miles from home this Fourth of July.  That’s 1.7 million more travelers than last year, and 7 million more than pre-pandemic levels in 2019. Making this the busiest Fourth of July travel forecast ever recorded. All that travel has one thing in common: energy. Thankfully, this year, energy is finally making a comeback for American families. In a recent column for RealClearEnergy, PTF Communications Director Larry Behrens gave us all the reasons to be excited…