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Tipoffs: President Trump & Energy Newsletter for 2025-08-01 ( 18 items )  
Barrasso: Whoever Powers the AI Revolution Will Win the AI Arms Race (10)
WASHINGTON, July 30 -- Sen. John Barrasso, R-Wyoming, issued the following news release: * * * Barrasso: Whoever Powers the AI Revolution Will Win the AI Arms Race * "Adequate energy is not going to come from windmills and wishful thinking. It's not going to come from climate mandates or Chinese solar panels... It's going to come from America's energy breadbasket. My home state of Wyoming is at the heart of America's energy breadbasket." WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator John Barrasso (R-Wyo more PR

Carbajal Statement on Trump Administration Revoking Approval of Ocean Areas Designated for Wind Power (10)
WASHINGTON, July 30 -- Rep. Salud Carbajal, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Carbajal Statement on Trump Administration Revoking Approval of Ocean Areas Designated for Wind Power * U.S. Representative Salud Carbajal (D-CA-24) released the statement below following the Trump administration's decision to revoke approval for millions of acres of ocean to be set aside for offshore wind development. "This is another backwards policy decision by the Trump administration tha more PR

Congressman Meuser Participates in Critical Minerals Roundtable and Tours Lithium Extraction Facilities in Susquehanna County (10)
WASHINGTON, July 31 -- Rep. Dan Meuser, R-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Meuser Participates in Critical Minerals Roundtable and Tours Lithium Extraction Facilities in Susquehanna County * SUSQUEHANNA COUNTY, PA - Today, Congressman Dan Meuser (PA-09) joined State Representative Jonathan Fritz (PA-111), state legislators, and industry leaders for a series of facility tours and a roundtable discussion focused on positioning Pennsylvania as a national leader more PR

Dexter Slams Repeal of Bedrock Environmental Finding (10)
WASHINGTON, July 31 -- Rep. Maxine Dexter, D-Oregon, issued the following news release: * * * Dexter Slams Repeal of Bedrock Environmental Finding * PORTLAND, OR -- Today, Congresswoman Dexter released the following statement in response to the formal rescission of the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) endangerment finding (link is external), which found that greenhouse gases like carbon dioxide and methane pose a threat to human lives. The endangerment finding has long served as the l more PR

Government Watchdog Finds Trump Has Illegally Impounded Funding for 4th Time in Recent Weeks (10)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 1 -- Sen. Patty Murray, D-Washington, vice chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee, issued the following news release on July 31, 2025: * * * Government Watchdog Finds Trump Has Illegally Impounded Funding for 4th Time in Recent Weeks GAO finds Trump illegally impounded funding for K-12 schools across America to make energy efficiency upgrades--lowering schools' costs and upgrading students' classrooms * Today, U.S. Senator Patty Murray (D-WA), Vice Chair of the Senate more PR

Heinrich Urges USDA and DOI to Provide Adequate Resources and Support to Wildland Firefighters, Following Reports of Firefighters Cleaning Toilets (10)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 1 -- Sen. Martin Heinrich, D-New Mexico, ranking member of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, issued the following news release on July 31, 2025: * * * Heinrich Urges USDA and DOI to Provide Adequate Resources and Support to Wildland Firefighters, Following Reports of Firefighters Cleaning Toilets U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), Ranking Member of the U.S. Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, sent a letter to U.S. Department of Agriculture Secr more PR

ICYMI: Senate Democrats Expose Methane Threat, Highlight Progress Despite Trump Rollbacks (10)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 1 -- Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse, D-Rhode Island, ranking member of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee, issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: Senate Democrats Expose Methane Threat, Highlight Progress Despite Trump Rollbacks As the Trump Administration rolls back methane standards, an EPW forum warns methane pollution endangers health, raises energy costs, and worsens climate risks * Senator Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI), Ranking Member of the Senate Enviro more PR

ICYMI: Senator Mullin joins "The Scott Jennings Show", Highlights Administrator Zeldin's Bold Action to Unleash American Energy (10)
WASHINGTON, July 31 -- Sen. Markwayne Mullin, R-Oklahoma, issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: Senator Mullin joins "The Scott Jennings Show", Highlights Administrator Zeldin's Bold Action to Unleash American Energy * Washington, D.C. - On Tuesday, U.S. Senator Markwayne Mullin (R-OK), joined "The Scott Jennings Show". The Senator discussed Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Zeldin's recent action to unleash American energy as well as how Senate Republicans are pu more PR

ICYMI: U.S. Senator Katie Britt Joins ABC News Live's Prime with Linsey Davis (10)
WASHINGTON, July 31 -- Sen. Katie Britt, R-Alabama, issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: U.S. Senator Katie Britt Joins ABC News Live's Prime with Linsey Davis * WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Katie Britt (R-Ala.) joined Prime with Linsey Davis on ABC News Live. She discussed transparency regarding the Epstein files and the benefits of the One Big Beautiful Bill. As a member of the Senate Banking Committee and Chairman of the Subcommittee on Housing, Transportation, and Community more PR

Larsen: Trade War with Canada Harms Washington Families (10)
WASHINGTON, July 31 -- Rep. Rick Larsen, D-Washington, issued the following news release: * * * Larsen: Trade War with Canada Harms Washington Families * Today, Representative Rick Larsen (WA-02) released the following statement: "President Trump's unnecessary trade war with Canada is hurting families and businesses in Northwest Washington state. * As of last month, Canadian travelers from B.C. to Washington state via Whatcom County have decreased by 43% compared to 2024. * Accordin more PR

Merkley Statement on Additional GAO Determination That Trump Administration Again Violated the Impoundment Control Act (10)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 1 -- Sen. Jeff Merkley, D-Oregon, ranking member of the Senate Budget Committee, issued the following news release on July 31, 2025: * * * Merkley Statement on Additional GAO Determination That Trump Administration Again Violated the Impoundment Control Act Merkley Has Called on GAO to Investigate the Trump Administration's Violations of the Impoundment Control Act * Today, the nonpartisan Government Accountability Office (GAO) published additional findings that the Trump A more PR

Non-Partisan Watchdog: President Trump and Russ Vought Continue to Steal from America's Students and Schools (10)
WASHINGTON, July 31 -- Rep. Marcy Kaptur, D-Ohio, issued the following news release: * * * Non-Partisan Watchdog: President Trump and Russ Vought Continue to Steal from America's Students and Schools * Toledo, OH -- Today, the non-partisan Government Accountability Office (GAO) issued a decision finding that the Department of Energy violated the Impoundment Control Act. After investigating delayed awards for the Department of Energy's Renew America's Schools Program, GAO confirmed what we al more PR

On Senate Floor, Shaheen Leads Colleagues in Attempts to Lessen Harmful Impacts of Trump Tariff Taxes on American Families and Businesses; Republicans Block Shaheen Bill to Shield Granite Staters from Higher Costs (10)
WASHINGTON, July 30 -- Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, D-New Hampshire, issued the following news release: * * * On Senate Floor, Shaheen Leads Colleagues in Attempts to Lessen Harmful Impacts of Trump Tariff Taxes on American Families and Businesses; Republicans Block Shaheen Bill to Shield Granite Staters from Higher Costs * **Shaheen's bill would have clarified that the President does not have the authority to level sweeping tariffs through the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA), bu more PR

Pallone on the 60th Anniversary of Medicare & Medicaid (10)
WASHINGTON, July 31 -- Rep. Frank Pallone Jr., D-New Jersey, ranking member of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, issued the following news release on July 30, 2025: * * * Pallone on the 60th Anniversary of Medicare & Medicaid Energy and Commerce Committee Ranking Member Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-NJ) released the following statement today on the 60th anniversary of the Medicare and Medicaid programs: "Over the last 60 years, Medicare and Medicaid have provided high-quality, affordable hea more PR

Senator Marshall: Keep the Wins Coming (10)
WASHINGTON, July 31 -- Sen. Roger Marshall, R-Kansas, issued the following news release: * * * Senator Marshall: Keep the Wins Coming * Senator Marshall Joins Newsmax to Discuss Trump Trade Deals and the MAHA Movement Washington - On Thursday, U.S. Senator Roger Marshall, M.D. (R-Kansas), joined Newsmax to discuss President Trump's trade deal winning streak, where the Canada trade deal stands following their recent stance on Gaza, and American companies joining the MAHA movement. Click H more PR

Senators Warren and Rounds Call on Secretary Lutnick and Secretary Rubio to Prevent Offshoring and Keep Critical AI Infrastructure Here in the U.S. (10)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 1 -- Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Massachusetts, ranking member of the Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Senators Warren and Rounds Call on Secretary Lutnick and Secretary Rubio to Prevent Offshoring and Keep Critical AI Infrastructure Here in the U.S. "AI is a transformative technology, and it is imperative that we harness its potential to enhance our security and prosperity." * U.S. Senators Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass. more PR

The $21.7 Billion Blunder: New PSI Report Reveals Billions in Taxpayer Dollars Squandered by DOGE (10)
WASHINGTON, July 31 -- Sen. Richard Blumenthal, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: * * * The $21.7 Billion Blunder: New PSI Report Reveals Billions in Taxpayer Dollars Squandered by DOGE * [WASHINGTON, DC] - U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), Ranking Member of the Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations (PSI) released a Minority staff report today unveiling that Elon Musk's brainchild, the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), has generated at least $21.7 billion i more PR

Welch Grills Trump Admin on How So-Called 'Reorganization Plan' of USDA Hurts Vermont (10)
WASHINGTON, July 30 -- Sen. Peter Welch, D-Vermont, issued the following news release: * * * Welch Grills Trump Admin on How So-Called 'Reorganization Plan' of USDA Hurts Vermont * WASHINGTON, D.C. - During a Senate Agriculture Committee hearing today, U.S. Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt.), Ranking Member of the Senate Agriculture Subcommittee on Rural Development, Energy, and Credit, grilled U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Deputy Secretary Stephen Vaden on the Trump Administration's reorga more PR