Trump plans to declare a 'national energy emergency.' What does that mean?

President Trump is making energy a top priority on his first day in office, pledging to declare a national emergency – which no president has ever done before. The implications aren't clear.

Jan 20, 2025 - 21:07
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Trump plans to declare a 'national energy emergency.' What does that mean?
An aerial view of oil storage containers near the Chevron Pasadena Refinery in June 2024 in Pasadena, Texas.  The U.S. is now the world

President Trump is making energy a top priority on his first day in office, pledging to declare a national emergency – which no president has ever done before. The implications aren't clear.

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