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Apr 20, 2026 President Trump signed memorandums to boost domestic fossil-fuel production under defense authorities Tier 1 · Primary Power and Authority
The memorandums used emergency-style executive tools to direct industrial policy, expanding presidential reach over energy production through national defense claims.
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- Trump signs memos to boost US fossil-fuel production for ‘defense readiness’ — On April 20, 2026, President Donald Trump signed a series of memorandums aimed at increasing domestic fossil fuel production, citing national defense readiness as the primary reason.
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Week 66 – 2026-04-18–2026-04-24
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Jan 20, 2025 President Trump signed an order declaring a national energy emergency Tier 1 · Primary Power and Authority
The declaration let the executive branch use emergency powers to speed energy projects and weaken normal regulatory and legislative checks.
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- Executive Order Declaring a National Energy Emergency — On January 20, 2025, President Donald Trump issued an executive order declaring a national energy emergency.
- Trump declares a national energy emergency — President Trump declared a national energy emergency, allowing his administration to fast-track permits for new fossil fuel infrastructure.
- Trump Declares National Energy Emergency — On his first day in office, President Donald Trump declared a national energy emergency, allowing his administration to expedite permits for new fossil fuel infrastructure.
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Week 1 – 2025-01-20–2025-01-24
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