Daily on Energy: Quote of the week, oil majors report, and the budget latest
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Daily on Energy: Quote of the week, oil majors report, and the budget latest
We start the newsletter by looking at earnings reports from three oil majors for the first quarter, a period marked by a drop in crude oil prices.
John Fetterman profile draws concerns over Pennsylvania senator’s political future
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/senate/3399337/john-fetterman-profile-mental-health-struggles/
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/senate/3399337/john-fetterman-profile-mental-health-struggles/
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John Fetterman profile draws concerns over Pennsylvania senator’s political future
A scathing profile of Sen. John Fetterman (D-PA) has put his political prospects into question.
Trio of lawmakers introduces bill to designate May as Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/senate/3398898/bill-would-designate-may-motorcycle-safety-awareness-month/
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/senate/3398898/bill-would-designate-may-motorcycle-safety-awareness-month/
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New bill would designate May as Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month
A bipartisan group of motorcycle enthusiasts said the designation will promote safe riding practices for millions of motorcycle riders.
Seven dead in fiery crash near Yellowstone National Park
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/3399392/seven-dead-yellowstone-crash-idaho/
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Seven dead in fiery crash near Yellowstone National Park - Washington Examiner
Thursday's deadly crash occurred around 7:15 p.m. on Highway 20 near Henry's Lake, Idaho.
Trump administration asks Supreme Court to allow DOGE to access Social Security systems
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/supreme-court/3399860/trump-supreme-court-doge-access-social-security-systems/
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/supreme-court/3399860/trump-supreme-court-doge-access-social-security-systems/
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Trump asks Supreme Court to allow DOGE to access Social Security data - Washington Examiner
The request for access comes after a judge in Maryland restricted the team’s access under federal privacy laws.
MTG lashes out at Trump administration, Congress for ‘losing the base’
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/house/3399756/mtg-post-trump-administration-congress-losing-the-base/
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/house/3399756/mtg-post-trump-administration-congress-losing-the-base/
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MTG lashes out at Trump administration for 'losing the base'
In a lengthy, winding post to X, the Georgia firebrand criticized a variety of stances the United States has taken since January.
Maine settles with Trump administration in funding freeze lawsuit
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/justice/3399807/maine-trump-administration-funding-freeze-lawsuit-settlement/
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/justice/3399807/maine-trump-administration-funding-freeze-lawsuit-settlement/
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Maine settles with Trump administration in funding freeze lawsuit
Maine dropped its lawsuit against the Trump administration after reaching a settlement agreement, a development that comes amid feuding between the two parties.
Trump’s skinny budget cuts all education programs except special education and school choice
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/policy/education/3399797/trump-education-cuts-save-special-education-school-choice/
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/policy/education/3399797/trump-education-cuts-save-special-education-school-choice/
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Trump budget cuts all education programs except special education, school choice
Trump called for $10.7 billion in budget cuts to the Education Department, slashing every program except school choice and special education.
Rubio calls on Germany to ‘reverse course’ after country designated AfD an ‘extremist’ group
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/world/3399759/rubio-vance-musk-germany-afd-extremist-group/
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/world/3399759/rubio-vance-musk-germany-afd-extremist-group/
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Rubio calls on Germany to ‘reverse course’ after country designated AfD an ‘extremist’ group - Washington Examiner
Rubio and others bashed the German government over its spy agency's designation of the AfD as an "extremist" group.
Kelly Loeffler praises ‘workforce of the future’ in manufacturing-focused tour
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/business/3399146/kelly-loeffler-tour-effingham-college-georgia-brian-kemp-domestic-manufacturing/
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/business/3399146/kelly-loeffler-tour-effingham-college-georgia-brian-kemp-domestic-manufacturing/
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Kelly Loeffler praises ‘workforce of the future’ in manufacturing-focused tour
In the first 100 days of President Donald Trump's second term, the Small Business Administration has committed to increasing domestic manufacturing over the next four years.
Georgia governor says Trump tariffs ‘could be problematic’ if left in place
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/business/3399549/brian-kemp-trump-tariffs-could-be-problematic-if-left/
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/business/3399549/brian-kemp-trump-tariffs-could-be-problematic-if-left/
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Kemp says Trump tariffs 'could be problematic' if left in place
"All the tariffs, you know, I'm hopeful they don't play out too long," said the Georgia governor, who was a home builder and developer before entering politics.
Two DC flight landings aborted over nearby military helicopter despite new restrictions
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/policy/defense/3399967/dc-landings-aborted-military-faa-helicopter-investigation/
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/policy/defense/3399967/dc-landings-aborted-military-faa-helicopter-investigation/
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Two DC flight landings aborted over nearby military helicopter
The Federal Aviation Administration will investigate after an Army helicopter was in the vicinity of Reagan National Airport despite new restrictions.
Defense hawks take aim at military funding in Trump’s budget
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/policy/defense/3400037/defense-hawks-concerned-military-funding-trump-budget/
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/policy/defense/3400037/defense-hawks-concerned-military-funding-trump-budget/
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Defense hawks take aim at military funding in Trump’s budget
Trump's budget calls for boosting military spending by 13% to more than $1 trillion, but defense hawks say this is not what it appears to be.
Washington family at center of fight over trans athletes heartened by federal OSPI investigation
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/policy/education/3400041/washington-family-fight-transgender-athletes-heartened-ospi-investigation/
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/policy/education/3400041/washington-family-fight-transgender-athletes-heartened-ospi-investigation/
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Family at center of fight over trans athletes heartened by investigation
Ahnaleigh Wilson and her parents have since been very vocal about the disadvantage they say biological women face in competition against biological men.
California Democrats gut bill making it a felony to solicit child prostitutes
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/justice/3400052/california-democrats-gut-bill-felony-solicit-child-prostitutes/
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/justice/3400052/california-democrats-gut-bill-felony-solicit-child-prostitutes/
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California Democrats gut bill making it felony to solicit child prostitutes
The bill would have made it a felony to solicit any children for sex despite support for the measure from Gov. Gavin Newsom (D-CA).
Proposal gives new weapon in fight against cartels
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/crime/3400062/proposal-new-weapon-fight-against-cartels-fins-act-harrigan/
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/crime/3400062/proposal-new-weapon-fight-against-cartels-fins-act-harrigan/
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Proposal gives new weapon in fight against cartels
Rep. Pat Harrigan (R-NC) said drug traffickers use wire transfer companies such as Western Union and Ria as “a backdoor into our financial system.”
Tim Walz proves identity politics don’t work
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/opinion/editorials/3397870/tim-walz-identity-politics-dont-work-code-talk/
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/opinion/editorials/3397870/tim-walz-identity-politics-dont-work-code-talk/
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Tim Walz proves identity politics don't work - Washington Examiner
The Minnesota governor said Monday that he was chosen as former Vice President Kamala Harris's running mate to "code talk" to white guys.
First round of May Social Security payments goes out in 11 days
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/policy/finance-and-economy/3400090/first-round-may-social-security-payment-11-days/
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/policy/finance-and-economy/3400090/first-round-may-social-security-payment-11-days/
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First round of May Social Security payments goes out in 11 days
The first round of May’s Social Security payments, worth up to $5,108 for the highest-income earners who retire at age 70, will go out to retirees in 11 days.
Second May Social Security direct payment worth $967 goes out in 27 days
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/policy/finance-and-economy/3400086/second-may-social-security-direct-payment-27-days/
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/policy/finance-and-economy/3400086/second-may-social-security-direct-payment-27-days/
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May Social Security payment worth $967 out in 27 days
May’s second Supplemental Security Income payment, worth up to $967, will go out to millions of beneficiaries in 27 days.
CCP officials and Chinese state entities poured donations into UC Berkeley: Report
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/policy/education/3399770/ccp-officials-state-entities-china-donations-berkeley/
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/policy/education/3399770/ccp-officials-state-entities-china-donations-berkeley/
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Chinese government bankrolled UC Berkeley
Newly released donor records revealed how Chinese Communist Party members and Chinese government entities have poured cash into one of the United States's most prestigious universities.