President Donald Trump’s unprecedented push to take control of independent agencies like the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission and the Nuclear Regulatory Commission could send a shock wave through the energy industry. POLITICO’s Cat Morehouse breaks down the legal viability of Trump’s push, how it could affect the agencies in the short-term and long-term, and the reaction from energy industries and regulators. Plus, the Center for Biological Diversity said it plans to sue the Trump administration over its move to fast-track permits for hundreds of oil and gas, transmission and pipeline projects across the country.

Catherine Morehouse is an energy reporter for POLITICO. 

Nirmal Mulaikal is a POLITICO audio host-producer.

Annie Rees is the managing producer for audio at POLITICO.

Gloria Gonzalez is the deputy energy editor for POLITICO. 

Matt Daily is the energy editor for POLITICO.

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POLITICO’s Josh Siegel recently interviewed Republican Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt, who is urging the Trump administration to fulfill the clean energy contracts signed by the Biden administration and to treat all types of energy production the same. Siegel discusses his takeaways from the interview ahead of Stitt’s visit to D.C. this week for governors’ meetings. Plus, environmental groups filed lawsuits Wednesday challenging President Donald Trump’s orders to put millions of acres of federal waters back into consideration for potential oil and gas drilling.

Josh Siegel is an energy reporter for POLITICO. 

Nirmal Mulaikal is a POLITICO audio host-producer.

Annie Rees is the managing producer for audio at POLITICO.

Gloria Gonzalez is the deputy energy editor for POLITICO. 

Matt Daily is the energy editor for POLITICO.

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Terminations have hit all of the major federal energy and environmental agencies in recent days as part of the Trump administration’s ongoing efforts to shrink the federal workforce. POLITICO’s Alex Guillén breaks down which agencies have been affected, how the firings represent the most aggressive action against bureaucracy in modern Washington history, and the reaction from lawmakers. Plus, a top federal prosecutor in Washington resigned on Tuesday after refusing an order from Justice Department leaders to direct a bank to freeze accounts holding $20 billion in climate change money allocated during the Biden administration.

Alex Guillén is an energy reporter for POLITICO Pro. 

Nirmal Mulaikal is a POLITICO audio host-producer.

Annie Rees is the managing producer for audio at POLITICO.

Gloria Gonzalez is the deputy energy editor for POLITICO. 

Matt Daily is the energy editor for POLITICO.

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The Trump administration’s decision to halt funding for America’s federal EV charging program is throwing states into disarray and causing uncertainty for the country’s EV future. POLITICO’s James Bikales breaks down how states and Congress are reacting to Trump’s pause.

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Annie Rees is the managing producer for audio at POLITICO.

Gloria Gonzalez is the deputy energy editor for POLITICO. 

Matt Daily is the energy editor for POLITICO.

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Today, POLITICO Energy host Josh Siegel sits down for an extended interview with Jigar Shah, the former director of the Department of Energy’s Loan Programs Office under the Biden administration where he oversaw billions of dollars in government loans to America’s energy sector. Siegel and Shah discuss Biden’s clean energy legacy, the second Trump administration, the future of government financing, DOGE and more.

Josh Siegel is an energy reporter for POLITICO. 

Nirmal Mulaikal is a POLITICO audio host-producer.

Annie Rees is the managing producer for audio at POLITICO.

Gloria Gonzalez is the deputy energy editor for POLITICO. 

Matt Daily is the energy editor for POLITICO.

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President Donald Trump announced new 25% tariffs on all steel and aluminum imports into the United States - a move that mirrors a similar policy he enacted during his first term. POLITICO’s Ben Lefebvre breaks down the potential impact of these new tariffs on energy-related industries and the lessons learned from the first-term tariffs. Plus, President Trump declared that his administration would reverse former President Joe Biden's efforts to make a host of consumer products more efficient. 

Ben Lefebvre is an energy reporter for POLITICO. 

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Annie Rees is the managing producer for audio at POLITICO.

Gloria Gonzalez is the deputy energy editor for POLITICO. 

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Senate lawmakers are kicking off work this week on their budget blueprint that aims to unlock President Donald Trump's legislative agenda, including spurring U.S. energy development. POLITICO’s Josh Siegel breaks down the details of that blueprint and why Republicans are still divided over how to advance Trump’s agenda. Plus, the Trump administration said in a recent court filing that the Energy Department expects to issue payments under its home efficiency rebate program later this week.

Josh Siegel is an energy reporter for POLITICO. 

Nirmal Mulaikal is a POLITICO audio host-producer.

Annie Rees is the managing producer for audio at POLITICO.

Gloria Gonzalez is the deputy energy editor for POLITICO. 

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The Trump administration is halting a $5 billion program to help build out the nation’s EV charging network, which upends years of federal precedent and raises legal questions. POLITICO’s James Bikales breaks down the suspension and how it’s a significant blow for America’s EV transition. Plus, a budget blueprint released Friday by Senate Budget Chair Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) lays the groundwork for a party-line reconciliation bill that aims to spur U.S. energy development.

James Bikales is a reporter for POLITICO. 

Nirmal Mulaikal is a POLITICO audio host-producer.

Annie Rees is the managing producer for audio at POLITICO.

Gloria Gonzalez is the deputy energy editor for POLITICO. 

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The Trump administration has made several moves that are disrupting one of the most critical and bipartisan functions of government: providing clean, safe and affordable water. POLITICO’s Annie Snider breaks down how the administration is causing uncertainty for America’s water system and the reaction from lawmakers. Plus, an aide for the Department of Government Efficiency is now listed in the Department of Energy’s staff directory. 

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Annie Rees is the managing producer for audio at POLITICO.

Gloria Gonzalez is the deputy energy editor for POLITICO. 

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An internal memo reviewed by POLITICO this week shows that the Environmental Protection Agency began partially lifting the Trump administration’s spending freeze for some environmental programs after a court order this week, according to a memo reviewed by POLITICO. James Bikales breaks down which programs are and aren’t disbursing funds, and how lawmakers are reacting. Plus, oil giant Chevron Corp. is in discussions with the Trump administration about the company’s federal license to produce oil in Venezuela.

James Bikales is a reporter for POLITICO. 

Nirmal Mulaikal is a POLITICO audio host-producer.

Annie Rees is the managing producer for audio at POLITICO.

Gloria Gonzalez is the deputy energy editor for POLITICO. 

Matt Daily is the energy editor for POLITICO.

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