WASHINGTON, Aug. 15 -- The U.S. Department of Energy issued the following news release: * * * Energy Secretary Keeps Coal-Fired Generation Operational in the Midwest Emergency order keeps beautiful, clean coal generation available and reduces energy costs for Americans. - U.S. Secretary of Energy Chris Wright issued an emergency order to address critical grid reliability issues in the Midwest. The emergency order directs the Midwest Independent System Operator (MISO), in coordination with C  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 15 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Legal Sidebar white paper (No. LSB11470) by legislative attorney Cassandra J. Barnum: * * * ESA Section 7 Consultation and Cooperative Federalism Section 7 of the Endangered Species Act (ESA) requires federal agencies to consult with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) or the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) (together, "the Services") in advance of agency activities with the potential to impa  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 15 -- The Small Business Administration issued the following news release on Aug. 14, 2026: * * * SBA Announces 90% Loan Guarantee for Energy Sector New loan guarantee for small producers will support expanded energy capacity, lower energy prices, and stronger supply chain - Today, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announced that small businesses across the energy production supply chain are now eligible for a new 90% Energy Guarantee through the SBA Internationa  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 15 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF12990) by Asian trade and finance specialist Karen M. Sutter. Here are excerpts: * * * U.S.-China Tariff Actions Since 2018: An Overview Since 2018, the U.S. government has imposed a series of tariffs on imports from the People's Republic of China (PRC, or China) with the stated intention of addressing U.S. concerns about PRC trade practices and foreign policies. Since 2025, t  more