Armstrong Takes Oklahoma Senate Seat
Alan Armstrong is now in the Senate after Markwayne Mullin moved to Homeland Security. The GOP keeps the seat, the appointment is temporary, and the campaign cash chatter started almost immediately.
Trump Orders Massive 172 Million Barrel Release
President Trump has authorized a 172 million barrel draw from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve as part of a larger 400 million barrel international release aimed at easing energy prices. The move raises questions about timing, replacement claims, and how long any price relief will last.
Cheap Gas Promised After Gulf Strikes
Energy Secretary Chris Wright told Fox News Sunday that reopening Gulf routes and degrading strike capabilities will ease recent price spikes, and he defended refilling the Strategic Petroleum Reserve.