Trump asserts power over FERC, other independent agencies
A new executive order claims the president controls all major actions by independent agencies, from FERC to the Securities and Exchange Commission.
‘I have unprintable thoughts’: Trump asserts control over independent regulatory agencies including FERC, EPA
President Trump's latest executive order gives him control over independent regulators of business and energy markets.
Analysis-Trump tightens grip on independent agencies to test limits of presidential power
Testing the limits of presidential power, Donald Trump this week tightened his grip on U.S. government agencies that for years have taken pride in their independence overseeing such matters as elections,
Trump claims expanded power over independent agencies
President Trump on Tuesday signed an executive order to give the president greater power over independent regulatory agencies — government entities Congress set up to be shielded from White House control.
Trump seeks greater control of independent regulators with his new executive order
President Donald Trump is moving to give the White House direct control of independent federal regulators such as the Securities and Exchange Commission, the Federal Trade Commission and the Federal Communications Commission.
Trump signs order to expand White House control of independent agencies
President Trump signed an executive order Tuesday aiming to expand the White House’s authority over various independent regulatory agencies, a move likely to prompt legal challenges. Trump issued an order titled “Ensuring Accountability for All Agencies” that would require independent agencies such as the Securities and Exchange Commission,
Daily on Energy: House GOP unveiled CRA targets, FERC says it’s still independent, and new DoD climate language
Good afternoon and happy Thursday, readers! In today’s edition of Daily on Energy, Callie and Maydeen dive straight into the ...
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Legal experts sound alarm over Trump bid to control FERC
In 2018, then-Energy Secretary Rick Perry pressed FERC to require grid operators to compensate power plants that stored fuel ...
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FERC Meeting Agenda Summaries for February 2025
Below are brief summaries of the agenda items for the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission's (FERC or the Commission) open meeting to be held ...
Mountain Valley Deadline Case Centers on Changes in Plans (1)
Mountain Valley Pipeline opponents, arguing its builders had abandoned the government-approved version of the project, ...
Nuclear agency had 11% increase in taxpayer-funded union time from five years ago, records show
The Nuclear Regulatory Commission spent more than $420,000 on union activities over the 12 months ending Sept. 30 ...
Natural Gas Could Get Priority Over Renewable Energy in Largest U.S. Grid
Federal regulators approved a proposal from the nation’s largest grid operator that will give primacy to 50 new power plants, ...
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Commonwealth LNG Gets Initial Approval for Non-FTA Export
The U.S. DOE granted a conditional permit for non-FTA exportation for Commonwealth LNG, a Louisiana project of Kimmeridge ...
Utah Sen. John Curtis on how to streamline federal regulations on American energy
Curtis, giving a nod to his time as Provo mayor, advocates to streamline federal permitting amid Utah lawsuit against micro ...
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Summary of FERC Meeting Agenda for February 2025
Summaries of the agenda items for the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission's monthly open meeting to be held on February 20, 2025, pursuant to ...
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A bad federal decision jeopardizes renewable energy goals in Illinois
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission decided to give fossil fuel power plants preference over clean energy when it comes to connecting to the power grid. That hurts Illinois — and the planet.