Chuck McCutcheon

How two years of war in Gaza have changed the Middle East forever Even if President Trump's peace push proves successful, the human tragedy and the geopolitical shifts will be felt for generations.

Two years after Hamas' Oct. 7 attacks, the war in Gaza is closer than ever to its end, and the region will never be the same.

Israel has inflicted enormous blows on its adversaries since Oct. 7, but its own global standing has dramatically deteriorated.

Exclusive: Schumer-linked PAC tells Dems they're "winning" shutdown fight According to the Hart Research poll: 52% of likely 2026 voters blame President Trump and congressional Republicans for the shutdown. 40% blame Democrats.

EXCLUSIVE: A super PAC linked to Chuck Schumer is telling allies that Democrats are "winning" the shutdown fight

New EV sales expected to decline now that tax credits are cut Automakers are in "be prepared" mode.

From @bengeman.bsky.social: Welcome to the next — and probably slower — phase of U.S. EV adoption after the demise of federal purchase and lease subsidies.
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Tesla urges EPA not to smash foundation for climate rules The comments show how the Trump administration's pullback of climate policies threatens the electric vehicle maker.

From @bengeman.bsky.social: Tesla is telling EPA it shouldn't proceed with plans to rescind the legal underpinning for carbon emissions rules and scuttle tailpipe CO2 standards.
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Trump's H-1B change, immigration crackdown could send jobs overseas The Trump administration's move to restrict visas for foreign-born workers is pushing the U.S. closer to a "skills cliff."

The economy runs on foreign workers. Trump is making it harder to hire them.

Axios Future of Energy Must-read energy and climate news and analysis that spans policy, science, tech deals, and more. By Ben Geman and Amy Harder.

We're rebranding @axios.com's Generate newsletter as Future of Energy on Monday. It'll be similar to Generate but with even greater focus on energy, featuring @amyaharder.bsky.social and @bengeman.bsky.social, two of the most talented reporters in the biz. Sign up here: www.axios.com/signup/axios...

CDC stops work-from-home disability policy The change was made after the attack on CDC's headquarters in August.

CDC abruptly halts work-from-home disability accommodations. www.axios.com/2025/09/17/c...

How Robert Redford battled Congress and Trump over climate change Redford died in his Utah home Tuesday morning after a career in environmental activism.

Robert Redford, the iconic actor who died Tuesday at 89, spent decades sounding the alarm on climate change.

Climate change fuels interest in technology once considered "science fiction" The technology divides scientists and provokes conspiracy theories online.

How extreme weather fuels interest in geoengineering www.axios.com/2025/09/15/e... via @axios.com and the Shocked podcast

What AC, AI and Vegas' Sphere tell us about energy In the first episode of a new podcast launched, reporter Amy Harder goes on a journey of energy self-discovery.

From @amyaharder.bsky.social, making her return to Axios: What air conditioning, AI and Vegas' Sphere tell us about energy. www.axios.com/2025/09/08/a...

These companies want to turn radioactive waste into usable electricity fuel Oklo and Curio are among those touting the idea that U.S. nuclear waste can be a valuable asset.

New story from me: Two nuclear startups' announcements of progress on turning radioactive waste into usable fuel for electricity show the idea is getting its day in the sun.

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Looking for any Canadians on here who may have canceled or decided against travel to the US this year. Or any foreign travelers that had second thoughts? emily.peck@axios.com

My next beginning: Energy, AI & more at Axios My new gig as national energy correspondent!

Some news from me —

I’m (re)joining @axios.com as national energy correspondent! Excited to cover the future of energy, with a focus on AI + innovation — and to reunite with former colleagues. This feels like a homecoming and a new beginning. 🚀 More here: bit.ly/4ncRL1A

"Mockery of science": Energy Department climate report riddled with errors The scientists' rebuttal could surface in litigation.

From @bengeman.bsky.social: Dozens of climate scientists on released a detailed rebuttal of the Energy Department's contrarian climate report, alleging "pervasive problems" with the work.
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Nuclear officials endorse using plutonium from dismantled warheads Experts in arms control and nuclear safety say the idea is dangerous and costly.

"Plutonium material has proven to be far more of a liability than an asset, and it is hard to imagine that a private company would be willing to take that on their balance sheet," NTI's Ross Matzkin-Bridger told @chuckmccutcheon.bsky.social.
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Katrina struck 20 years ago this week. I was at the late Newhouse News Service, whose papers included the New Orleans Times-Picayune, and spent a day flying over the Gulf. I'll never forget what I saw.

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FDA warns public about eating radioactive shrimp from Walmart The FDA said the frozen shrimp may be contaminated with Cesium-13, a radioactive isotope.

FDA warns public about eating radioactive shrimp from Walmart

Trump Justice Department sues California over truck emissions enforcement It's the latest skirmish between Trump and Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom.

Latest Trump-Newsom battle: Justice Department sues California in an effort to block the state's enforcement of emissions standards for trucks. www.axios.com/2025/08/15/t...

There's no good replacement for government data Investors and CEOs fear flying blind without sufficient data on the economy's health.

"If we don't have that data, we're going to be lost." www.axios.com/2025/08/12/t...

EPA agrees to more nuclear waste storage at New Mexico site Critics of the Waste Isolation Pilot Plant (WIPP) say the approval represents a significant expansion of the New Mexico facility.

New story from me: The EPA has agreed to the Energy Department's request to dig out two new underground areas to store nuclear waste at the only permanent U.S. burial site for radioactive materials.
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Trump's shadow sparks new and unique climate moves The federal government historically does research and produces climate data, but others are picking up the slack.

From @bengeman.bsky.social --
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EPA looks to overturn the scientific reason for climate regulations The move is guaranteed to spark litigation.

From @bengeman.bsky.social: EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin said he's issuing draft plans to overturn the agency's 2009 scientific finding that greenhouse gases threaten human health and welfare — a move guaranteed to spark litigation.
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DOE cancels Biden-awarded loan for huge Midwest power line Sen. Hawley had said earlier this month that DOE would be "putting a stop to the Grain Belt Express green scam."

The Energy Department terminated a conditional $4.9 billion loan guarantee --made during Biden administration -- for a giant Midwest power line that conservatives criticized as a green energy project.
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Exclusive: Ron Swanson helps jump-start big new EV push "Electric for All" is the "first and largest nonprofit-led EV education campaign in the U.S.," an announcement says.

From @bengeman.bsky.social: Ron Swanson may have hated salads, but the actor who played him likes EVs enough to be their pitchman in a new public-awareness campaign.
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What to know ahead of Trump's AI summit next week The summit will feature, in addition to President Trump, a slew of technology and energy heavyweights.

A summit next week in Pittsburgh on energy and AI featuring President Trump and tech giants will likely spotlight fossil fuels as the best way to quench data centers' electricity thirst. www.axios.com/pro/energy-p...

Dems launch energy strategy to guide permitting deal The group's framework offers a potential legislative roadmap for Democrats if they regain a majority.

A group of House Democrats is renewing efforts to speed environmental reviews and expand electricity transmission lines as talks in Congress of a permitting overhaul pick up steam.
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DOE warns of widespread power outages if fossil plants shut down The agency's report lays the statistical groundwork to continue its efforts to keep coal and natural gas plants open.

Trump administration predicts risk of blackouts could become 100 times greater if planned fossil-fuel power plant closures remain on schedule. One group says that's exaggerated.
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EPA places 139 on leave over letter bashing Trump policies EPA said it has The Environmental Protection Agency has a "zero-tolerance policy" for those "unlawfully undermining" Trump's agenda.

From @bengeman.bsky.social: The EPA has placed 139 employees on leave after they signed a "declaration of dissent" accusing the agency of "unraveling" health and environmental protections for political reasons.
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Some oil patch execs say "drill baby drill" isn't happening Some oil producers tell the Dallas Fed that Trump's trade policies are discouraging drilling.

From @bengeman.bsky.social: Trump wants to "drill baby drill." But many producers in the heart of the oil patch have other plans. www.axios.com/2025/07/03/d...