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Chris Wright Is Confirmed as Secretary of Energy
The former fracking executive said in confirmation hearings that his top priority would be to “unleash” American energy production.The New York Times - 20h -
Senate confirms Chris Wright as Trump’s energy secretary
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Tulsi Gabbard clears key vote on nomination for director of national intelligence
Sens. Susan Collins, James Lankford and Todd Young said they'll vote to confirm the DNI nominee.ABC News - 7h -
Senate confirms fossil fuel CEO Chris Wright as energy secretary
The key post will promote President Trump's efforts to achieve U.S. "energy dominance" in the global market.CBS News - 1d -
Hegseth clears key Senate hurdle
Presented by Lockheed Martin — Two GOP senators said they will not support President Trump's Defense pick Pete Hegseth, who can only afford to lose three Republican votes and still clinch the ...The Hill - Jan. 23 -
Hegseth clears procedural vote for defense secretary
GOP Sen. Lisa Murkowski says she "cannot in good conscience" support Pete Hegseth for secretary of defense, and she and Sen. Susan Collins voted "no" on his nomination in a procedural vote.CBS News - Jan. 23 -
Pete Hegseth's nomination to lead the Pentagon clears a key hurdle in the Senate
The Senate voted to advance Pete Hegseth's nomination to be Trump's defense secretary, putting him on a path to final confirmation at the end of the week.NBC News - Jan. 23 -
Energy Secretary Pick, Chris Wright, Has Been an Evangelist for Fossil Fuels
Wright, the founder of a fracking firm, testified that he would back all forms of low-carbon energy as well as gas, oil and coal.The New York Times - Jan. 15
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