For decades, U.S. energy security was synonymous with oil. The trauma of the Middle Eastern oil embargo in the 1970s showed a generation of U.S. leaders that dependence on oil imports created a crippling vulnerability for the country’s economy and military. Today, the U.S. is producing and exporting more oil and gas than any country […]
Detroit News: Livengood: China’s auto industry on offense while Trump plays tariff defense
These are questions that will swirl in car dealership showrooms in the coming days and weeks. Dunne spoke at the SAFE Summit on Wednesday morning alongside Ohio Sen. Bernie Moreno, a Republican businessman who was once one of Ohio’s mega car dealers, owning dealerships under the Buick, GMC, Infiniti, Kia, Mercedes-Benz, Nissan and Porsche Volkswagen […]
Washington Examiner: Daily on Energy: EPA’s DC footprint, SAFE Summit begins, and deep-sea mining news
SAFE SUMMIT: The 2025 SAFE Summit is kicking off today in D.C., featuring key lawmakers, leaders in the private sector, investors, and others within the energy and national security industries. Today’s conference began with a talk from Colorado Democrat Sen. John Hickenlooper, in which he discussed China’s dominance over critical minerals. “A national rival at a very […]
Politico: A former businessman and soldier is leading Trump’s mineral push
“Appointing someone like David — who brings real-world mining experience — to the administration is a smart and necessary move,” said Abigail Hunter, executive director of SAFE’s Center for Critical Minerals Strategy. “It signals a clear recognition that minerals are foundational to America’s energy competitiveness and long-term strategic strength.” Read the full article: “A former […]
Politico: Inside Trump’s ambitious — and perilous — push to unleash US minerals
“This is a lot to navigate, but this is also an executive order that [calls on] so many different agencies to clearly work together in a cohesive industrial strategy,” said Abigail Hunter, executive director of SAFE’s Center for Critical Minerals Strategy, a think tank and advocacy group focused on energy and national security issues. Most […]
