Trump vows to 'unleash' oil and gas drilling as he rolls back climate rules

President declares energy emergency, reiterates Paris withdrawal plan and overturns emissions standardsDonald Trump inauguration - live updatesDonald Trump declared a national energy emergency on the first day of his new presidency, as part of a barrage of pro-fossil fuel actions and efforts to "unleash" already booming US energy production that included also rolling back restrictions in drilling in Alaska and undoing a pause on gas exports.The emergency declaration, which made good on a campaign-trail promise but could be open to legal challenge, would allow his administration to fast-track permits for new fossil fuel infrastructure.Trump sworn in as 47th president - follow live inauguration updatesFactchecking Trump's speechA who's who of far-right leaders in WashingtonMigrant groups at US-Mexico border await mass deportations'Doge' violates federal transparency rules, lawsuit claims Continue reading...