Senate Advances Trump

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The chamber erupted. Allies called it historic. Opponents warned it was reckless. In a late-stage push, the U.S. Senate advanced a sweeping energy package closely mirroring Donald Trump’s most aggressive promises on oil, gas, and American power.

Expanded drilling, faster permits, and a hardened grid are now one step from reshaping the nation’s energy future. But as critics sound alarms over climate risks, regulatory rollbacks, and the long shadow of fossil fuels, the fight over what “energy independence” really means is only just beginning. Behind closed doors, lobbyists, activists, and lawmakers are already maneuvering for the final, brutal round of negotiati… Continues…