Ear to the Ground

Through War and Heat, Energy Is the Story

Truthdig staff / Truthdig Aug 14, 2026 The Trump administration has made billions for oil companies, while they continue to change the climate. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Business & Economy

Trump’s Iran Oil Giveaway

Freddy Brewster / The Lever Aug 7, 2026 As war with Iran drove oil prices higher, Trump gave politically connected oil companies — not taxpayers — the chance to cash in on publicly owned oil. Dig deeper ( 8 Min. Read )