Policy – Jens Plesner Rom

Old Oil and Gas Wells Could Find Second Life Producing Clean Energy

jensrom — Sat, 16 May 2026 11:00:00 +0000

States across the US are looking to take major sources of pollution and use them to generate much-needed power.

The Latest Push to Extend Key US Spy Powers Is Still a Mess

jensrom — Fri, 24 Apr 2026 15:10:03 +0000

A US surveillance program that lets the FBI view Americans’ communications without a warrant is up for renewal. A new bill aims to address mounting lawmaker concerns—with smoke and mirrors.

The Instant Smear Campaign Against Border Patrol Shooting Victim Alex Pretti

jensrom — Sun, 25 Jan 2026 00:37:56 +0000

Within minutes of the shooting, the Trump administration and right-wing influencers began disparaged the man shot by a federal immigration officer on Saturday in Minneapolis.

Trump Wants Venezuela’s Oil. Getting It Might Not Be So Simple

jensrom — Sun, 04 Jan 2026 19:25:38 +0000

The administration has made it clear that Nicolás Maduro’s capture was tied to Venezuela’s vast oil reserves. Much less certain is how US companies will actually access them—or if they even want to.

What Happens Next in Venezuela—and the Rest of Latin America

jensrom — Sat, 03 Jan 2026 22:10:35 +0000

Donald Trump says that Venezuela’s governance will remain in the hands of senior US officials until a “proper and judicious transition” can take place. The rest of the region is on notice.

The Future of EVs Is Foggy—but California Still Wants More of Them

jensrom — Mon, 22 Dec 2025 10:30:00 +0000

Hamstrung by lawsuits, the state can’t officially keep its goal to ban new gas-powered car sales by 2035. But it’s going to keep trying.