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New w/ @kelseybrugger — Republicans are mulling the sale of some public lands to help pay for a massive budget reconciliation bill to advance President Donald Trump’s agenda. But just how big they’ll be able to go is an open question. https://t.co/PPO9C4cZlA

Republicans have tried — and failed — to overhaul the Endangered Species Act for decades. This time could be different. “I’m not going to throw my arms open, but if anyone can get me to the table, it’s Westerman,” said Sen. John Hickenlooper (D-Colo.). https://t.co/VsqG9ljWBk

New: President Donald Trump and Republicans promised to cut gas prices in half on the campaign trail. Now, Trump’s tariff moves on Canadian energy threaten to balloon energy costs where Republicans are vulnerable in the 2026 midterms. https://t.co/fmgS19rWim

RT @kelseybrugger: Heinrich Thursday declined to endorse former Interior Secretary Deb Haaland’s gubernatorial bid, just weeks after the to…

RT @EENewsUpdates: Democrats fear Musk takeover of weather service https://t.co/7g7q3xrBCM

New: Republicans hopeful oil and gas will help plug a hole their agenda will blow in the budget may end up disappointed. “I don’t think there’s a lot there quite frankly in the near term,” said Rep. Ryan Zinke (R-Mont.), Trump’s first Interior secretary. https://t.co/iSsf50eMpt

RT @andpicon: Incoming Interior Sec. Doug Burgum, who will be leading Trump’s energy agenda, chats with PA Dem Sen. John Fetterman. Along…

RT @Emma_Dumain: Killer scoop from @kelseybrugger: "@SpeakerJohnson urged EPA late last year to award a city in his district a grant focuse…

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Notably, this seems to be a spat that’s not really about Burgum. In fact, Burgum told me yesterday his meeting with Heinrich was “really fun.” Asked if he and Heinrich struck any accords on specific policies, Burgum quipped: “Yeah, mule deer hunting.”

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ENR chair Mike Lee says he's talked to Heinrich about his concerns re Burgum hearing. "Burgum has done everything he needs to do." Didn't think FBI background checks were part of ENR process nor does he think will need to postpone but was open if necessary https://t.co/VFRXUaqdGB

RT @lisakashinsky: new england-based dunks would never

new: House Natural Resources Chair Bruce Westerman all but rules out permitting reform in GOP reconciliation bill: “No I mean, it’s gotta be revenue driven ... So, not broad permitting reform like we were working on at the end of the last Congress.” https://t.co/nmOkVvbr2D

RT @Emma_Dumain: As we near the end of this current funding impasse, MVP of the E&E Hill Team goes to @andpicon https://t.co/r1BBedsHgS