Chris Wright
- Aug 24
Iran blacklists 45 commercial tankers in Strait of Hormuz, threatening cargo seizures
Iran's newly established Persian Gulf Strait Authority has placed dozens of international oil and gas vessels on a sanctions list, warning that non-compliant ships and their transfer partners face cargo confiscation and fines.
- Jul 23
Trump expands ratepayer protection pledge to 200 entities as AI data center backlash grows ahead of midterms
Nearly 200 utilities, data center developers and Republican governors signed the voluntary 'Ratepayer Protection Pledge' at an EPA event, as rising electricity bills fuel bipartisan opposition to AI infrastructure.
- Jul 23
Trump ties Saudi nuclear deal to Israel recognition, throwing agreement into doubt
A day after signing a multibillion-dollar civilian nuclear cooperation agreement with Riyadh, President Trump declared it 'totally subject' to Saudi Arabia joining the Abraham Accords and normalizing relations with Israel, blindsiding Saudi officials and alarming critics.
