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WASHINGTON: Moving quickly to assert influence over energy issues, President Joe Biden has named two Democrats to lead regulatory agencies that oversee nuclear power, natural gas and other energy infrastructure.Christopher Hanson, the new chairman of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission, and Rich Glick, leader of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, replace Republicans who led the panels under President Donald Trump.The NRC regulates commercial nuclear power plants and other uses of nuclear materials, including in medicine, while FERC regulates interstate transmission of electricity, natural gas and oil. It also reviews proposals to build liquefied natural gas terminals, interstate natural gas pipelines and hydropower projects.Both panels are independent agencies, but members are appointed by the president and confirmed by the Senate. Hanson replaces Kristine Svinicki, who left the agency on Inauguration Day after nearly 13 years, including the last four as chair.Glick replaces James … [Read more...] about Biden names Democrats to lead nuclear, pipeline regulatory agencies

Chief Justice John Roberts presided over the impeachment trial when the Senate, then controlled by Trump's fellow Republicans, acquitted Trump in February 2020 on charges of abuse of power and obstruction of Congress arising from his request that Ukraine investigate President Joe Biden and his son. … [Read more...] about Trump impeachment goes to Senate, triggering trial of ex-president

 "I think it has to happen", Biden told CNN's Kaitlan Collins in a hallway interview, referring to Trump's impeachment trial and adding that there would be "a worse effect if it didn't happen." The president reportedly suggested that the outcome would be different if Trump had six months left in office, but acknowledged that it was unlikely that 17 GOP Senators will vote to convict Biden's predecessor. … [Read more...] about Biden Reportedly Doubts Trump Conviction as Impeachment Article Delivered to Senate

For Democrats the tone, tenor and length of the upcoming trial, so early in Biden’s presidency, poses its own challenge, forcing them to strike a balance between their vow to hold Trump accountable and their eagerness to deliver on the new administration’s priorities following their sweep of control of the House, Senate and White House. … [Read more...] about 2nd Trump Impeachment Trial Triggered As House Delivers Impeachment Article To Senate

During an interview aired on Monday’s broadcast of MSNBC’s “Rachel Maddow Show,” Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) stated that “it might be a good idea for President Biden to call a climate emergency.” Because this would allow him to “do many, many things” without legislation. Schumer also argued that “if there ever was an emergency, climate is one.” … [Read more...] about Schumer: Biden Should Consider Declaring ‘Climate Emergency’ So He Can Do Things without Congress