Event Brief
Coal lobbyist letter proposes emergency powers to keep plants open
By The BriefBrief · Sources (1)
Filed: Sep 28, 2026 at 6:04 PM ET
Summary: A previously unreported letter from a top coal-industry lobbyist floated using emergency powers to keep aging coal plants operating. The proposal was directed to Donald Trump, who agreed to the idea, according to the article.
WHO: A top coal-industry lobbyist; Donald Trump
WHAT: A lobbyist letter proposed using emergency powers to keep aging coal plants open, and Trump agreed to the idea.
WHEN: Sep 28, 2026 at 5:41 PM ET
WHERE: USA
WHY: Cause not yet established.
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