Energy & Environment — Trump plans minerals summit

View Online Energy & Environment Energy & Environment The Big Story  Trump administration to hold minerals meeting The Trump administration announced plans Tuesday to hold a critical minerals summit — a move that comes in the wake of President Trump's ramped up pursuit of Greenland. © AP Photo/Alex Brandon, File "On February 4, @SecRubio will welcome partners from across the globe to the State Department for the inaugural Critical Minerals Ministerial," the department posted on social platform X. "Strengthening critical mineral supply chains with our international partners is vital to America's economic and national security, technological leadership, and a resilient energy future," the post reads. Trump and his administration have maintained that the takeover of Greenland is critical to U.S. national security and to stave off threats from China and Russia in the Arctic. The island, a semi-autonomous territory of Denmark, also has mineral resources.   Read more here, from The Hill's Tara Suter. Welcome to The Hill's Energy & Environment newsletter, I'm Rachel Frazin — keeping you up to speed on the policies impacting everything from oil and gas to new supply chains. Did someone forward you this newsletter? Subscribe here. Essential Reads  How policy will affect the energy and environment sectors now and in the future: Massie rips Trump's sale of Venezuelan oil 'for his own piggy bank' Rep. Thomas Massie (R-Ky.) criticized President Trump on Tuesday over his administration's handling of Venezuela's oil after ousting Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro earlier this month, highlighting the funds it will receive from selling that oil.  Full Story US forces apprehend seventh oil tanker in Caribbean The U.S. forces apprehended their seventh oil tanker in the Caribbean on Tuesday as the Trump administration continues to enforce its quarantine of sanctioned vessels in the region  Full Story Sherrill inaugurated as New Jersey governor, signs energy orders Sherrill signed two executive orders during her inaugural speech, declaring a state of emergency on utility costs in the state.   Full Story What We're Reading  News we've flagged from other outlets touching on energy issues, the environment and other topics: How EPA ethics officials cleared former industry insiders for regulatory roles (The Washington Post) Natural gas prices soar as cold snap blasts across the U.S. (CNBC) What Others are Reading  Two key stories on The Hill right now: Democratic senator calls for Trump's removal from office under 25th Amendment Liberal Sen. Ed Markey (D-Mass.), who faces a Democratic primary challenger this year, is calling for President Trump to be removed from power under the 25th Amendment after Trump acknowledged he would be less likely to pressure Denmark to give up Greenland had he won the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize. Read more Doctor who treated Dick Cheney calls for congressional inquiry into Trump's presidential fitness Dr. Jonathan Reiner, cardiologist to the late former Vice President Dick Cheney, called on Monday for a congressional inquiry into President Trump's fitness.  Read more   You're all caught up. See you tomorrow!  Check out The Hill's Energy & Environment page for the latest coverage. Like this newsletter? Take a moment to view our other topical products here 📩 Privacy Policy  |  Manage Subscriptions  |  Unsubscribe  400 N Capitol Street NW Suite 650, Washington, DC 20001 Copyright © 1998 - 2026 Nexstar Media Inc. | All Rights Reserved.

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