"Senate Committees Advance Trump’s Energy, Environment Nominees"

"President Trump’s picks to lead the nation’s energy and environment-focused agencies all sailed through committee votes on Thursday morning.

The Senate’s Energy and Natural Resources Committee advanced Interior Department nominee Doug Burgum 18-2 and Energy Department pick Chris Wright 15-5.

The Senate’s Environment and Public Works Committee advanced Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) nominee Lee Zeldin in an 11-8 vote, with Sen. Mark Kelly (D-Ariz.) as the only Democrat voting in favor."

Zack Budryk and Rachel Frazin report for The Hill January 23, 2025.