Senate confirms new energy regulators, ... a Democrat-turned-independent who chairs the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee. ...

Trump picks oil and gas executive Chris Wright for energy secretary 06:37. The Senate on Monday confirmed fossil fuel executive Chris Wright to serve as energy secretary, a key post to promote ...

The GOP-controlled chamber voted 59–38 to confirm Wright as energy secretary, giving the fracking tycoon a central role in the White House's energy policy alongside Interior Secretary Doug Burgum.

WASHINGTON — The Senate confirmed Chris Wright to serve as energy secretary, a key post to promote President Donald Trump’s efforts to achieve U.S. “energy dominance” in the global market.

WASHINGTON — The Senate confirmed oil industry executive Chris Wright to be the next Energy Secretary on Monday, clearing the way for President Donald Trump to expand domestic energy production ...

Senate confirms new energy regulators, extending Biden's grip on panel that backs renewable energy. Sen. Joe Manchin, I-W.Va., listens as Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen responds to a question by ...

Senate confirms new energy regulators, extending Biden’s grip on panel that backs renewable energy . June 12, 2024 at 9:36 pm Updated June 13, 2024 at 9:54 am . By . MATTHEW DALY.

WASHINGTONWASHINGTON — President Joe Biden’s grip on a key federal energy commission will last beyond his first term, giving a boost to the Democrat’s push for renewable energy regardless of ...