WHAT’S HAPPENING TODAY: Good afternoon and happy Thursday, readers! President Donald Trump is carrying on his efforts to prop up the fossil fuel industry, announcing nearly $700 million in funding via the Defense Production Act and the Energy Department to support and boost coal-fired power plants and coal exports. 💲🏭🪨 We’ve got all the details below. In other news, oil prices have dropped as the conflict in the Middle East de-escalates, following Israel and Lebanon agreeing to a ceasefire late yesterday. Meanwhile, Maydeen is back from vacation in Italy. 🇮🇹🍝🛬 Feel free to reach out to her with any news or updates she may have missed. 📩
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TRUMP PROVIDES DPA FUNDING TO SUPPORT AND BOOST COAL: President Donald Trump is expected to announce millions in funding to support and boost coal-fired power plants and coal exports.
