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Trump Pushes Fossil Fuels Amid Government Shutdown

10/30/2025

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U.S. President Donald Trump is pursuing fossil fuel policies during the shutdown.
The Bureau of Land Management approved 474 permits between October 1 and announcement date.
Interior Secretary Burgum said funding for essential activities, including permitting, is needed.
The Environmental Protection Agency continues operations with 89% of staff furloughed, focusing on essential functions.
Critics argue that prioritizing fossil fuel projects during the shutdown undermines essential services such as SNAP benefits.

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Story summary

U.S. President Donald Trump is pursuing fossil fuel policies during the shutdown.
The Bureau of Land Management approved 474 permits between October 1 and announcement date.
Interior Secretary Burgum said funding for essential activities, including permitting, is needed.
The Environmental Protection Agency continues operations with 89% of staff furloughed, focusing on essential functions.
Critics argue that prioritizing fossil fuel projects during the shutdown undermines essential services such as SNAP benefits.