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Energy Secretary Delivers ‘Drill, Baby, Drill’ Speech at CPAC
Energy Secretary Chris Wright took the stage at the annual Conservative Political Action Conference on Wednesday to expound on President Donald Trump’s “drill, baby, drill” philosophy. Wright, a former energy executive and an enthusiastic advocate for natural gas, began his speech at the conference in the Maryland suburbs of Washington, D.C., by asserting that energy…George Caldwell -
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New Coalition Seeks to Unite a Fragmented Pro-Life Movement, Backs Effort With $30M
A new coalition backed by a $30 million venture fund from pro-life philanthropists will seek to unify the fragmented pro-life movement in America. 40 Days for Life co-founder David Bereit launched the Life Leadership Conference on Tuesday. The collective seeks to unite pro-life think tanks, ministries, and policy leaders under one umbrella so the movement…Moira Gleason -
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Dem Governors Complain About Energy Costs They Created
It’s no secret that energy prices are on the rise. High demand for electricity and tight supplies—exacerbated by early retirements of coal-fired power plants—strain grid capacity nationwide. But rather than take accountability for destructive policies that produced these conditions, Democrat governors play the blame game. In October, electric grid operator PJM Interconnection received a joint letter from…Gordon Tomb -
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Doug Burgum Is the Energy Expert Interior Needs
Sprawled across our beautiful nation, more than 500 million acres of public land are entrusted to the Department of the Interior. A nearly incomprehensible amount of natural resources rest under our feet, a testament to the rich natural heritage Americans are heir to. This year, a man who embodies the true spirit of the American…Danielle Franz -
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Tesla Cybertruck Explosion in Las Vegas Investigated as Possible Terrorism
THE CENTER SQUARE—A Tesla Cybertruck exploded outside the Trump International Hotel in Las Vegas, resulting in the death of the driver and injuries to seven bystanders. Authorities are investigating the possibility it was terrorism-related. The explosion, which occurred just before 9 a.m. on New Year’s Day near the hotel’s main entrance, sent debris flying, damaging the…Shirleen Guerra -
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Why Fossil Fuels, Not Renewables, Are Key to Lifting Billions Out of Poverty
President Joe Biden is backing a global effort with other wealthy nations to restrict government funding for oil and gas projects abroad. But instead of pushing other countries to transition away from fossil fuels—a key driver of economic growth around the world—America in 2025 should champion energy abundance to uplift all economies, especially low-income ones….Austin Gae -
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Rejecting Extremism: Why Voters Chose American Energy and Common Sense
President Donald Trump’s overwhelming victory on Election Day was another signal that the American people want to embrace affordable American energy and reject the incessant “doom and gloom” narrative being touted by environmental extremists. For decades, radical environmental groups like Greenpeace have been employing apocalyptic rhetoric while offering so-called solutions that would make energy more…Jason Isaac -
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The Nuclear Option: Unleashing America’s Energy Future
Nuclear power stands at a critical crossroads in America. With growing demands for electricity and a desire from the incoming Trump administration to bolster America’s energy independence, nuclear energy has the potential to transform our future. So what’s preventing the United States from experiencing a nuclear revolution? In a groundbreaking new book published Thursday, Heritage…Robert B. Bluey -
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Nonprofits Influence Climate Litigation Against Major Energy Companies
Over 30 lawsuits, modeled after the tobacco cases of the 1990s, have been filed by state, county, and city attorneys against energy companies seeking damages for the alleged effects of greenhouse gas emissions. An important factor in these lawsuits is the role of third-party funding and nonprofit activists working behind the scenes to shape the…Jonathan Draeger -
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The Army Is Wasting R&D Dollars on Reducing Greenhouse Gas Emissions
The United States military, charged with defending the nation, is instead using defense research and development dollars to learn how to compost. According to the latest U.S. Army Budget Proposal, $3 million has been allocated this year for what has euphemistically been labelled “Installation Composting for Land Resilience.” This misguided project is both a waste…Joel Highfill -
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Voters in Kamala Harris’ Hometown Smack Down Initiative to Tax Natural Gas Use
DAILY CALLER NEWS FOUNDATION—Voters in Berkeley, California, soundly rejected a proposal that would have required owners of certain larger buildings to pay a fee in order to use natural gas. Measure GG would have required owners of multifamily or commercial buildings larger than 15,000 square feet to pay up in order to use natural gas. It…Nick Pope -
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Rogue Prosecutor George Gascon Loses Reelection as LA County District Attorney
In perhaps the least surprising outcome of this election cycle, incumbent Democrat George Gascon got a shellacking Tuesday from his opponent, independent Nathan Hochman, in the race for Los Angeles County district attorney, losing by 62% to 38%. The writing was on the wall for Gascon, as LA voters not only twice unsuccessfully tried to…Cully Stimson -
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A MAGA/MAHA Coalition Could Realign American Politics
When Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. endorsed Donald Trump on Aug. 23, the corporate press and conventional Washington, D.C., analysts mostly missed the real story: It was the moment that a disparate, diverse, and potentially disruptive throng of average Americans became a coalition. Although RFK, Jr. is famous—or infamous, depending on your view—for his criticisms of…Jay Richards -
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George Gascon’s Lame Debate Performance Reflects His Tenure as LA’s District Attorney
Soros-funded prosecutor George Gascon recently debated his challenger for reelection as Los Angeles County district attorney. Gascon’s onstage performance was a perfect reflection of his failure as the head of the nation’s largest DA office: It was abysmal. Former federal prosecutor Nathan Hochman has led Gascon in the polls by 25 percentage points since August,…Cully Stimson -
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EXCLUSIVE: Coalition of Pro-Life Medical Professionals Challenges Misinformation About Chemical Abortion
FIRST ON THE DAILY SIGNAL—A coalition of doctors and medical organizations are calling for transparency surrounding women's health to combat misinformation about the abortion pill and pro-life laws. ProPublica published two articles claiming Georgia women died after taking abortion pills because the state's abortion ban after six weeks of pregnancy prevented them from getting necessary treatment. Vice…Elizabeth Troutman Mitchell -
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US Energy Costs Would ‘Go Down Substantially’ If Alaska’s Resources Were Fully Tapped, State Revenue Chief Says
Energy costs across the U.S. “would probably go down substantially” if the U.S. sharply increased mining and production of Alaska’s natural resources, according to Adam Crum, commissioner for the Alaska Department of Revenue. Geographically, Alaska is by far the largest U.S. state at more than 663,000 square miles. It is also among the most natural…Virginia Allen -
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Kamala Harris’ Non Sequitur on Energy Independence
We don’t want to be dependent on foreign oil, and we should invest in diverse forms of energy. That’s what we heard from sitting Vice President Kamala Harris in the most recent debate spectacle. Her exact words: “My position is that we have got to invest in diverse sources of energy so we reduce our…Michael O’Sullivan -
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‘Fact-Checking’ Is Often Spin-Spoiling, Especially on Abortion
The debate debacle hosted by ABC News underscored why the conservative half of America is hostile to “fact-checkers.” Object to them, and the Left decrees it’s because you’re hostile to facts. But what conservatives actually oppose is leftist argumentation that’s poorly disguised as nonpartisan and devoid of opinion. “Fact-checking” is often an exercise in spin-spoiling….Tim Graham -
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Frack-Flopper? Ted Cruz’s Foe Takes Pro-Energy Stances on Campaign Trail, but His Voting Record Is Mixed
Rep. Colin Allred, a Democratic member of the House of Representatives running for U.S. Senate in Texas, has adopted pro-energy stances during his campaign that often appear to conflict with his voting record. While Allred’s opponent, Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, has warned that his opponent would support a ban on hydraulic fracturing—a method of extracting…Tyler O’Neil -
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The Legacy Media’s Last Gasp?
This week, alleged comedian Stephen Colbert had on CNN’s Kaitlan Collins to discuss the 2024 presidential election. In the middle of the interview, Colbert began to ask Collins a question, in all sincerity: “I know you guys are objective over [at CNN], you just report the news as it is.” Colbert, presumably, expected his audience—all…Ben Shapiro