White House officials are accelerating efforts to finalize a permitting reform deal aimed at fast-tracking infrastructure projects before the midterms, signaling urgency amid stalled negotiations. With a top Democratic negotiator suggesting the process could take months, the Trump administration has indicated it may push forward without full bipartisan agreement. The move highlights deep divisions over how quickly—and under what conditions—major energy and transportation projects should advance. Whether the push succeeds or founders could shape the political and economic landscape ahead of November.
{beacon} Energy & Environment Energy & Environment The Big Story WH pushes for permitting deal before the midterms As a key Democratic negotiator says a deal to speed up infrastructure projects could be months away, the Trump administration is saying it may not be willing to wait that long. © Natasha Kaiser Sen. Sheldon...
