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Home » government policy

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Public Land Sale Blocked: GOP Plan Hits a Wall

“Together we will burn this thing to the ground the way it needs to be done.”
National Driller staff
The Driller Staff
June 24, 2025
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Despite setbacks, Senator Lee reaffirmed his commitment to the broader effort, stating, “I’m doing everything I can to support President Trump and move this forward. Stay tuned. We’re just getting started.”


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Interior Department Eyes Rollback of 2024 Coal Mining Oversight Rule

Ten‑Day Notices and Corrective Action” rule—adopted April 9, 2024—would be rescinded and replaced
National Driller staff
The Driller Staff
June 22, 2025
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Supporters argue the 2024 rule burdened regulators and states with confusing definitions, inflexible deadlines, and extra layers of federal review


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Interior Department Eyes First Offshore Mineral Lease in Decades

Interior Department Launches Public Process for Historic Seabed Mineral Lease in American Samoa
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The Driller Staff
June 19, 2025
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The ocean floor holds key minerals we need for clean energy, but tapping into them could come at a serious environmental cost.


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Energy Secretary Wright Defends Trump’s FY 2026 Budget

Dubbed, A Golden Era of American Energy Dominance”
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The Driller Staff
June 18, 2025
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Environmental advocates decry the budget as an outright assault on climate action.


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Senate Confirms David Fotouhi as EPA Deputy Administrator

What critics and supporters have to say
National Driller staff
The Driller Staff
June 18, 2025
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These concerns add to broader fears that the agency under Trump may pursue an aggressive deregulatory agenda, rolling back rules on greenhouse gas emissions, water quality, and hazardous chemicals.


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Federal Reserve Holds Interest Rate Steady, Signals Cuts

What It Means for the Drilling Industry and American Business
National Driller staff
The Driller Staff
June 18, 2025
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With inflation inching upward again, uncertainty around tariffs, and political pressure mounting, the energy sector—and the broader business community—will be watching closely to see whether Powell can walk the tightrope between inflation control and economic support.


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EPA Proposes Record Biofuel Standards to Boost Rural America

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) rolled out an ambitious plan this week
National Driller staff
The Driller Staff
June 16, 2025
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As the comment period begins, the debate over biofuels being a solution—or a distraction—remains squarely at the EPA’s doorstep.


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Zeldin's Alaska Tour Sparks Debate Over Energy Future

EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin just wrapped a whirlwind, week-long tour across Alaska
National Driller staff
The Driller Staff
June 10, 2025
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Zeldin kicked off the trip in Alaska’s oil-rich North Slope before heading south to Anchorage, Whittier, and the remote village of Chenega.


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Interior Approves Bull Mountains Coal Mine Expansion

The approval raises concerns among different groups
National Driller staff
The Driller Staff
June 6, 2025
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As the expansion moves forward, the debate continues over the balance between energy development and environmental protection. 


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Feds Invest $50 Million in Colorado River Basin Sustainability

But Critics Say It’s Not Enough
National Driller staff
The Driller Staff
June 6, 2025
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The $50 million investment may represent both promise and a stark reminder: no amount of monitoring can replace the need for lasting, systemic change.


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