Chris Wright

Foreign PolicyEnvironment/ClimateEconomy

Daily on Energy: Iran and oil updates, Maine bans data centers, and a look at the TotalEnergies deal

Energy Secretary Chris Wright testified before Congress on a $53.9 billion budget request that prioritizes nuclear defense and petroleum reserves.

57%·43%

Associated Press+2

Ethics/CorruptionInfrastructureEnvironment/Climate

In apparent flub, Energy Secretary Wright says US heading ‘in the wrong direction’ - AP News

Energy Secretary Chris Wright made a verbal slip-up during a pipeline groundbreaking, suggesting the country was heading in the wrong direction.

EIN News - Oil & Gas

Foreign PolicyDefense/MilitaryEconomy

Bernie Sanders issues blistering four-word response to Trump’s economic adviser’s take on rising oil prices over Iran war

Energy Secretary Chris Wright admitted that domestic energy prices might continue to rise in the short term.

Environment/ClimateCriminal JusticeVoting Rights

CalMatters

Apr 10

Chad Bianco’s search warrants unsealed

Secretary Chris Wright criticized California's oil regulations, claiming they contribute to the state's high energy costs and business flight.

44%·56%

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▼Bad Look

U.S. Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources

Foreign PolicyDefense/MilitaryEconomy

Heinrich Demands Answers from Secretary Wright on Whether DOE Adequately Prepared for Strait of Hormuz Closure Ahead of Iran War

Secretary Chris Wright was asked to provide documents regarding his department's preparedness for the closure of the Strait of Hormuz.

Foreign PolicyEconomy

20%·80%

Popular

Mar 17

Planning to fail

Secretary Wright admitted that his previous claim regarding a successful U.S. Navy tanker escort was false.

emptywheel

Foreign PolicyDefense/MilitaryEconomy

Blips and Gyrations: The Market Thinking of Trump’s Incompetent Advisors

Chris Wright faced criticism for a deleted social media post about Navy escorts that allegedly caused market turmoil during the Iran conflict.

Heatmap News

Foreign PolicyEnvironment/ClimateEconomy

Building 10 Westinghouse AP1000s Could Give the U.S. a Trillion-Dollar Boost

Energy Secretary Chris Wright retracted a claim about U.S. Navy escorts in the Strait of Hormuz after the White House corrected the record.

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ktemoc.blogspot.com

Apr 14

Iran war live: Trump says Tehran wants deal amid US blockade in Hormuz

Energy Secretary Wright warned that oil prices may continue to rise due to the maritime blockade in the Strait of Hormuz.

Foreign PolicyBudget/Spending

40%·60%

The Guardian

Apr 19

Trump energy secretary says gas prices might not drop back under $3 a gallon until 2027

Secretary Chris Wright acknowledged that gas prices may not drop below $3 a gallon until 2027 due to ongoing conflicts in Iran.

44%·56%

Washington Examiner

Apr 14

Daily on Energy: Oil price relief, demand destruction, and a new GOP effort to speed up nuclear projects

Energy Secretary Chris Wright attended a natural gas pipeline groundbreaking and addressed the likelihood of sustained high gasoline prices through the summer.

Environment/ClimateDefense/Military

55%·45%

Washington Examiner

Foreign PolicyEnvironment/Climate

Daily on Energy: Iran and oil updates, Maine bans data centers, and a look at the TotalEnergies deal

Energy Secretary Chris Wright testified before Congress on a $53.9 billion budget request that prioritizes nuclear defense and petroleum reserves.

57%·43%

U.S. Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources

Heinrich Demands Answers from Secretary Wright on Whether DOE Adequately Prepared for Strait of Hormuz Closure Ahead of Iran War

Secretary Chris Wright was asked to provide documents regarding his department's preparedness for the closure of the Strait of Hormuz.

Foreign PolicyEconomy

20%·80%

Associated Press+2

Ethics/CorruptionInfrastructure

In apparent flub, Energy Secretary Wright says US heading ‘in the wrong direction’ - AP News

Energy Secretary Chris Wright made a verbal slip-up during a pipeline groundbreaking, suggesting the country was heading in the wrong direction.

EIN News - Oil & Gas

Bernie Sanders issues blistering four-word response to Trump’s economic adviser’s take on rising oil prices over Iran war

Energy Secretary Chris Wright admitted that domestic energy prices might continue to rise in the short term.

Popular

Mar 17

Planning to fail

Secretary Wright admitted that his previous claim regarding a successful U.S. Navy tanker escort was false.

emptywheel

Blips and Gyrations: The Market Thinking of Trump’s Incompetent Advisors

Chris Wright faced criticism for a deleted social media post about Navy escorts that allegedly caused market turmoil during the Iran conflict.

Heatmap News

Foreign PolicyEnvironment/Climate

Building 10 Westinghouse AP1000s Could Give the U.S. a Trillion-Dollar Boost

Energy Secretary Chris Wright retracted a claim about U.S. Navy escorts in the Strait of Hormuz after the White House corrected the record.