Wright, 59, was approved in a 59-38 vote, with both Republicans and Democrats supporting his confirmation as the next energy secretary.

Wright's confirmation highlights a focus on fossil fuel production and energy innovation amid climate change debates ...

The US Senate on Monday confirmed Liberty Energy founder Chris Wright as President Donald Trump’s selection for secretary of ...

It is truly an honor to appear before this committee as President-elect Trump's nominee for Secretary of Energy. I am humbled by the great responsibility this position holds. This is why today's ...

Here's what to know about Chris Wright, the fracking CEO taking over as the next U.S. Secretary of ... fracking company Liberty Energy nominated by President Donald Trump in November, promised ...

The U.S. Senate on Tuesday approved Chris Wright, the CEO of a fracking company, to serve as secretary of energy.

Among the Energy secretary’s new advisers is Audrey Barrios, who worked for Chris Wright at fracking company Liberty Energy.

The Senate voted Monday to confirm Chris Wright as the nation’s 17th secretary of the Department of Energy. Six Democrats ...

The Senate on Monday confirmed fossil fuel executive Chris Wright to serve as energy secretary, a key post to promote President Donald Trump’s efforts to achieve U.S. “energy dominance” in the global ...

Committee will be in order. Committee will be in order. Chris Wright, President-elect Donald Trump’s pick for energy secretary, told senators during his confirmation hearing Wednesday that he ...

Lawmakers questioned President-elect Trump's energy secretary on climate change ... Committee held a confirmation hearing for Chris Wright, Liberty Energy Inc. CEO and Trump's pick to head ...