Senate confirms fossil fuel CEO Chris Wright as energy secretary

The Senate confirmed fracking executive Chris Wright as energy secretary in February 2025, and he vowed to "unleash" American energy production as a centerpiece of President Trump's policy.

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Colorado Public RadioLean Left· 602d ago· ran in 5 outlets

Senate confirms fossil fuel CEO Chris Wright as energy secretary. He vows to 'unleash' US resources

TimeLean Left· 602d ago

Chris Wright Confirmed as Trump’s Energy Secretary

BloombergLean Left· 602d ago

Wright Confirmed to Lead Energy Agency Key to Trump’s Plans

Los Angeles TimesLean Left· 602d ago

Senate confirms oil company CEO Chris Wright as Energy secretary

New York TimesLean Left· 602d ago

Chris Wright Is Confirmed as Secretary of Energy

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Ran by 7 outlets· NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth, NBC New York, +5 more
NBC 5 Dallas-Fort WorthLean Left· 602d ago

Senate confirms fossil fuel CEO Chris Wright as energy secretary. He vows to ‘unleash' US resources

NBC New YorkLean Left· 602d ago

Senate confirms fossil fuel CEO Chris Wright as energy secretary. He vows to ‘unleash' US resources

NBC 6 South FloridaLean Left· 602d ago

Senate confirms fossil fuel CEO Chris Wright as energy secretary. He vows to ‘unleash' US resources

The ColumbianCenter· 602d ago

Senate confirms fossil fuel CEO Chris Wright as energy secretary. He vows to ‘unleash’ US resources

NBC4 WashingtonLean Left· 602d ago

Senate confirms fossil fuel CEO Chris Wright as energy secretary. He vows to ‘unleash' US resources

NBC10 PhiladelphiaLean Left· 602d ago

Senate confirms fossil fuel CEO Chris Wright as energy secretary. He vows to ‘unleash' US resources

NBC Los AngelesLean Left· 602d ago

Senate confirms fossil fuel CEO Chris Wright as energy secretary. He vows to ‘unleash' US resources

UPICenter· 602d ago

Senate confirms fracking company CEO Chris Wright as enery secretary

Anchorage Daily NewsCenter· 602d ago

Senate confirms fossil fuel CEO Chris Wright as energy secretary. He’s vowed to ‘unleash’ U.S. resources

The ColumbianCenter· 602d ago

Senate OKs Wright as energy secretary

CBS NewsCenter· 602d ago

Senate confirms fossil fuel CEO Chris Wright as energy secretary

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MyNorthwestLean Right· 602d ago· ran in 5 outlets

Senate confirms fossil fuel CEO Chris Wright as energy secretary. He vows to 'unleash' US resources

New York PostLean Right· 602d ago

Fracking pioneer Chris Wright confirmed as Trump’s energy secretary

Washington ExaminerRight· 602d ago

Senate confirms Chris Wright to lead Energy Department

Fox NewsRight· 602d ago

Chris Wright confirmed to serve as Trump's Secretary of Energy

The FederalistRight· 602d ago

Senate Confirms Chris Wright For Energy Secretary

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The GuardianLean Left· 602d ago

US Senate confirms fracking CEO Chris Wright to be Trump’s energy secretary

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