Former FAA contractor Abouzar Rahmati pleads guilty to spying for Iran, sharing private info on US airports, energy industry
An independent US citizen living in Great Falls, Virginia, pleaded guilty on Wednesday to working with the Iranian government and intelligence reporting officials on behalf of the United States as a Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) contractor between 2017 and 2024. The Department of Justice (DOJ) said in federal court that 42-year-old Abouzar Rahmati had conspiracy […]
Judge Who Blocked Trump from Freezing EPA, Energy Funds Is Former Democrat Activist
Judge Mary S. McKelloy, who blocked President Donald Trump’s efforts to freeze the EPA, the energy sector and other grants twice, has a history of democratic activity. Tuesday, US District Judge Mary McElroy issued The injunction against the Trump administration ruled in favor of environmental groups that claimed the president had illegally frozen grants for […]
Rare Earth Minerals Affected by China Export Ban Used in EVs, Green Energy, and Military Tech
China has restricted exports of several important rare earth minerals to the United States in response to President Donald Trump’s increased tariffs. The restrictions do not fall below the complete ban, but will likely delay the delivery of minerals needed by defense, energy and electronic companies. The term “rare earth mineral” is sometimes widely used […]
4 Senate Republicans warn against ‘full-scale’ repeal of energy tax credits
A group of four Senate Republicans warned against the “full” abolition of the energy tax credit passed by Democrats in 2022. “We support fiscal responsibility and careful efforts to streamline tax laws, but we warn against the full-scale abolition of credit today, which could cause great disruption to the American people and undermine our position […]
Plugged in, checked out: The Dept. of Energy needs a reality surge
The Department of Energy needs a complete overhaul. meeting I established DOE In 1973, in response to the 1973 oil crisis, we integrated a patchwork of energy-related programs under one roof. The department took over management of nuclear programmes, national labs and various alternative energy efforts. The 2025 budget is $50 billion. It supports 14,000 […]
Russia and Ukraine Accuse Each Other of Violating Truce on Energy Attacks
(AP) – Top Russian and Ukrainian diplomats on Saturday used high-level meetings in Turkey to exchange charges that they once again violated US mediated deals, suspending strikes over energy infrastructure and highlighting the challenge of negotiating the end of the war three years ago. The two foreign ministers spoke at separate events at the annual […]
Alaska senator literally shreds Biden’s energy orders, touting WH’s Arctic pipeline plan
First on FOX: Senator Dan Sullivan of R-Alaska literally tore a list of 70 orders, former President Joe Biden stunted the energy capabilities of the last frontier and spoke on Thursday about the bright future of Midnight Sun Land. Sullivan described the Trump administration's openness to building an 800-mile LNG pipeline to empower the United […]
Senate Continues Dismantling Biden’s Green Energy Agenda By Voting To Repeal Gas Water Heater Ban
Senate Republicans continued their campaign Thursday to roll back strict energy regulations issued during the final months of President Joe Biden's term. The Senate vote 52-42 Abolish the Biden Department of Energy Regulation Prohibited By 2029 there will be several natural gas water heaters. The resolution will be headed to President Donald Trump's desk for […]
Sen. Jim Justice supports Trump’s energy EO in Senate appearance with viral star Babydog
BabyDog is back at Capitol Hill. This time, she places emphasis on the future of America's energy. On Thursday, the constant companions of beloved British Bulldogs and Sen. Jim Justice, RW.VA., made their official debut before the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. “She humanizes us,” Justice told the committee when she puts baby […]
‘Just Getting Started’: Energy Experts Say Trump Admin Could Fuel ‘Nuclear Renaissance’
The Trump administration has shown an eagerness to promote nuclear power in the country, but experts in some industry say there are obstacles to clear first. Just after returning to the White House, President Donald Trump signature The executive order on “unleashing American energy,” aimed at strengthening domestic fossil fuel production, which the US relies […]