The GOP's Energy Policy Shift: Favoring Fossil Fuels Over Renewables

For years, Republicans slammed Democrats for using federal power to support clean energy, arguing the government shouldn’t be in the business of picking winners and losers in the energy space. But now, under President Donald Trump, they’re doing the same – but to push for more growth for fossil fuels and nuclear power. POLITICO’s Zack Colman breaks down the GOP’s energy flip and what it means for America’s future. Plus, House appropriators released a committee report Monday raising issues with policies at EPA and the Interior Department and detailing how they want the $38 billion package spent in fiscal 2026.

Zack Colman covers climate change for POLITICO. 

Josh Siegel is an energy reporter for POLITICO and the host of POLITICO Energy.

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Kara Tabor is an audio producer for POLITICO.

Gloria Gonzalez is the deputy energy editor for POLITICO. 

Matt Daily is the energy editor for POLITICO.

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