Key Democrat warns permitting bill could create "gold rush for gas"

A bipartisan energy development bill is raising alarms among Democrats, with Rep. Sean Casten expressing fears it could prioritize natural gas over renewable energy sources due to President Trump's stance against wind and solar projects. Casten, a key figure in permitting reform, worries this might lead to a "gold rush for gas," potentially sidelining renewable energy efforts. This opposition underscores internal divisions within the party and could stall the bill's passage before year's end, impacting the nation's energy future and environmental goals.