Gary Power Outage Narrative Runs Into Reports of Crews Being Shot At
After storms left thousands in Gary, Indiana, without power, social media blamed racism. Then Community Notes pointed to a public-safety problem for repair crews.
California Tire Rules Could Ban Over 70% of Tires, Reporter Says [VIDEO]
California regulators approved new replacement tire efficiency rules, with KCRA reporting that more than 70% of tires would be barred. The Energy Commission says the rules protect consumers, while Goodyear warned costs could rise by several hundred dollars.
Mamdani’s NYC: Con Ed Shuts Off Power to 10,000 Queens Customers as Heat Tops 100
Con Edison shut off power to nearly 10,000 Queens customers as temperatures passed 100 degrees, then asked hundreds of thousands more to cut electricity use while crews made repairs.
Hungary’s Pipeline Fight Heats Up
Ukraine says repairs to the Druzhba oil pipeline could finish by the end of April, while Hungary’s incoming government is urging a quick restart. The politics around energy, as usual, are doing what politics does best: making fuel sound like a moral test.
Wright Says Iran Deal Is Near
Energy Secretary Chris Wright said talks with Iran are moving and that pressure from the White House is part of the game. The Strait of Hormuz, meanwhile, keeps doing what chokepoints do best: making everyone nervous.
Zeldin Says Trump Energy Push Works
EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin backed President Trump's energy agenda on Newsmax, pointing to a New York pipeline project and arguing that years of climate rules drove up costs.
Trump Warns Iran Over Oil Chokehold
Reports of tanker tolls in the Strait of Hormuz have sparked a new round of warnings from Washington, as officials argue over whether the waterway is open or only open in the way government statements are often “open.”
Tankers Rush In for U.S. Oil
A reported wave of empty tankers heading toward the United States is being framed as a sign of strong demand and shifting oil routes, but the real story is still in the shipping data.
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.