It is unclear whether emergency declaration would be largely symbolic or would invoke broader powers that go beyond the executive orders on energy that Trump is widely expected to

Musk, far from repudiating the president, got so excited while celebrating Trump’s return that he gave a crowd two straight-armed gestures that looked to some observers like fascist salutes (Musk described this suggestion as “dirty tricks”).

Trump signed a flurry of executive actions on everything from expanding oil and gas to rolling back environmental protections. On the campaign trail, Donald Trump promised to take actions that would reverse the country’s climate progress,

Though largely symbolic, President Trump’s declaration of an “energy emergency” could throw a wrench in renewable energy development and will cut into the Endangered Species Act

An energy emergency declaration might be unprecedented, but it's designed to streamline permitting, weaken regulation and cut gas prices.

President Trump issued a broad slew of energy policies and efforts to roll back environmental protections on his first day in office. The moves excited supporters and the fossil fuel industry. American Petroleum Institute (API) President and CEO Mike Sommers,