A signal of deregulation in the energy sector? Trump: Invest $1 billion in America, and your company can receive expedited government approval.

However, Trump’s latest pledge aligns with his longstanding rhetoric. He has stated that, during a second presidential term, he would boost investment in energy, infrastructure, and other domestic sectors—and eliminate regulatory measures that Republicans view as hindering economic growth. On the same day Trump posted this message—this past Tuesday—the U.S. Supreme Court was hearing oral arguments concerning whether to limit the scope of the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) in excluding certain indirect environmental impacts from its legal jurisdiction. It remains unclear whether Trump’s post is connected to this case. As one of America’s foundational environmental laws, NEPA requires federal agencies to conduct environmental reviews before approving energy production projects—as well as infrastructure projects such as pipelines and highways. For years, companies and business lobbying groups have complained that such environmental reviews take excessively long, causing significant project delays and high costs. William Buzbee, a law professor at Georgetown University, commented that while the U.S. president may direct federal agencies to “act swiftly and prioritize specific high-priority actions,” such directives merely signal priority—not exemption. Agencies must still comply fully with NEPA’s statutory requirements and procedural mandates. Buzbee noted that NEPA does not provide a statutory fast-track approval process for major projects involving large-scale investments. In fact, the greater a project’s potential impact, the more rigorously agencies must investigate—precisely to avoid subsequent judicial review. Some commentators suggest Trump’s promise of expedited approvals could help him achieve his goals of expanding traditional oil-and-gas development and rolling back regulations. During a campaign rally in October, Trump pledged that the U.S. would achieve energy independence—and that, within one year of his inauguration on January 20, energy prices would be cut in half. At the time, he declared: “We’re going to drill, baby, drill.” large_image?... Last month, Trump nominated North Dakota Governor Doug Burgum as Secretary of the Interior and as Chair of the newly established National Energy Council. He also nominated Chris Wright, CEO of shale-oil-and-gas services firm Liberty Energy, as Secretary of Energy.

Democratic governors urge Schumer to unite the caucus against Trump.

State leaders say they are already feeling the impact of the president’s policy agenda. According to sources familiar with the matter, a group of Democratic governors met with Senator Chuck Schumer on Wednesday evening to urge him to rally Senate Democrats in opposition to President Donald Trump’s actions and appointments. The governors hope Senate Democrats will mount a stronger response to Trump. A Schumer aide described the meeting as a discussion about Trump’s executive orders, “his erratic policies,” and their effects on states. According to sources familiar with the matter, Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker and Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey spoke candidly, stressing that Senate Democrats must remain united in opposing some of Trump’s cabinet nominees—even though several of those nominees enjoy bipartisan support. The source requested anonymity to describe this private conversation. Also participating in the call were Kansas Governor Laura Kelly—the current chair of the Democratic Governors Association—Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear, New York Governor Kathy Hochul, and Minnesota Governor Tim Walz.

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