Anna Kramer
@annackramer.bsky.social
energy, environment, climate reporter for NOTUS
email: annakramer@notus.org
Signal: annakramer.54
email: annakramer@notus.org
Signal: annakramer.54
We found so many examples of missing federal government data that we couldn’t put them all in this story.
“The status quo was, the federal government is going to collect and disseminate data. That is no longer a reasonable assumption.”
“The status quo was, the federal government is going to collect and disseminate data. That is no longer a reasonable assumption.”
Federal Data Is Disappearing
The Trump administration has disrupted data collection on everything from homeland security, maternal mortality, hunger, drug use, education, disaster preparation and the economy.
www.notus.org
February 2, 2026 at 1:52 PM
We found so many examples of missing federal government data that we couldn’t put them all in this story.
“The status quo was, the federal government is going to collect and disseminate data. That is no longer a reasonable assumption.”
“The status quo was, the federal government is going to collect and disseminate data. That is no longer a reasonable assumption.”
This week, I reported how Kristi Noem is blocking access to certain FEMA dollars —with special exceptions.
🚨 If you’ve heard anything about what it takes to get Noem + Corey Lewandowski to approve spending, I want to know. 🚨
Signal is annakramer.54
🚨 If you’ve heard anything about what it takes to get Noem + Corey Lewandowski to approve spending, I want to know. 🚨
Signal is annakramer.54
Kristi Noem Is Holding Up More Than $1 Billion in Hazard Mitigation Funds
Only three states have gotten through Noem’s logjam, according to data obtained by NOTUS.
www.notus.org
January 30, 2026 at 3:45 PM
This week, I reported how Kristi Noem is blocking access to certain FEMA dollars —with special exceptions.
🚨 If you’ve heard anything about what it takes to get Noem + Corey Lewandowski to approve spending, I want to know. 🚨
Signal is annakramer.54
🚨 If you’ve heard anything about what it takes to get Noem + Corey Lewandowski to approve spending, I want to know. 🚨
Signal is annakramer.54
If you’ve got tips about Noem, Corey Lewandowski, DHS, and FEMA, my Signal is annakramer.54
Hearing many rumors about what happens when people try to get money released from DHS. I would love to know if there’s any truth to them
Hearing many rumors about what happens when people try to get money released from DHS. I would love to know if there’s any truth to them
scoop: Kristi Noem has more than $1 billion in disaster prevention projects piling up on her desk.
Somehow, three states w/ powerful GOP politicians have escaped the logjam — Georgia, North Carolina, and Oklahoma.
Everyone else left begging for help.
Somehow, three states w/ powerful GOP politicians have escaped the logjam — Georgia, North Carolina, and Oklahoma.
Everyone else left begging for help.
Kristi Noem Is Holding Up More Than $1 Billion in Hazard Mitigation Funds
Only three states have gotten through Noem’s logjam, according to data obtained by NOTUS.
www.notus.org
January 28, 2026 at 3:43 PM
If you’ve got tips about Noem, Corey Lewandowski, DHS, and FEMA, my Signal is annakramer.54
Hearing many rumors about what happens when people try to get money released from DHS. I would love to know if there’s any truth to them
Hearing many rumors about what happens when people try to get money released from DHS. I would love to know if there’s any truth to them
Reposted by Anna Kramer
MORE DHS NEWS: Kristi Noem is holding up over *$1 BILLION* in disaster prevention funding
This means that hundreds of projects designed to reduce death and destruction caused by natural disasters are not getting completed
Great reporting by @annackramer.bsky.social and Torrence Banks
This means that hundreds of projects designed to reduce death and destruction caused by natural disasters are not getting completed
Great reporting by @annackramer.bsky.social and Torrence Banks
scoop: Kristi Noem has more than $1 billion in disaster prevention projects piling up on her desk.
Somehow, three states w/ powerful GOP politicians have escaped the logjam — Georgia, North Carolina, and Oklahoma.
Everyone else left begging for help.
Somehow, three states w/ powerful GOP politicians have escaped the logjam — Georgia, North Carolina, and Oklahoma.
Everyone else left begging for help.
Kristi Noem Is Holding Up More Than $1 Billion in Hazard Mitigation Funds
Only three states have gotten through Noem’s logjam, according to data obtained by NOTUS.
www.notus.org
January 28, 2026 at 3:19 PM
MORE DHS NEWS: Kristi Noem is holding up over *$1 BILLION* in disaster prevention funding
This means that hundreds of projects designed to reduce death and destruction caused by natural disasters are not getting completed
Great reporting by @annackramer.bsky.social and Torrence Banks
This means that hundreds of projects designed to reduce death and destruction caused by natural disasters are not getting completed
Great reporting by @annackramer.bsky.social and Torrence Banks
scoop: Kristi Noem has more than $1 billion in disaster prevention projects piling up on her desk.
Somehow, three states w/ powerful GOP politicians have escaped the logjam — Georgia, North Carolina, and Oklahoma.
Everyone else left begging for help.
Somehow, three states w/ powerful GOP politicians have escaped the logjam — Georgia, North Carolina, and Oklahoma.
Everyone else left begging for help.
Kristi Noem Is Holding Up More Than $1 Billion in Hazard Mitigation Funds
Only three states have gotten through Noem’s logjam, according to data obtained by NOTUS.
www.notus.org
January 28, 2026 at 1:21 PM
scoop: Kristi Noem has more than $1 billion in disaster prevention projects piling up on her desk.
Somehow, three states w/ powerful GOP politicians have escaped the logjam — Georgia, North Carolina, and Oklahoma.
Everyone else left begging for help.
Somehow, three states w/ powerful GOP politicians have escaped the logjam — Georgia, North Carolina, and Oklahoma.
Everyone else left begging for help.
Reposted by Anna Kramer
“Kristi Noem Is Holding Up More Than $1 Billion in Hazard Mitigation Funds”
@annackramer.bsky.social, Torrence Banks for @notus.com
@annackramer.bsky.social, Torrence Banks for @notus.com
Kristi Noem Is Holding Up More Than $1 Billion in Hazard Mitigation Funds
Only three states have gotten through Noem’s logjam, according to data obtained by NOTUS.
www.notus.org
January 28, 2026 at 12:30 PM
“Kristi Noem Is Holding Up More Than $1 Billion in Hazard Mitigation Funds”
@annackramer.bsky.social, Torrence Banks for @notus.com
@annackramer.bsky.social, Torrence Banks for @notus.com
Reposted by Anna Kramer
NEW: Senate Republicans' trust in Kristi Noem is fading quickly
Some, like Murkowski and Tillis, want her removed as head of DHS
Others who previously supported Noem would not say if they still do so
"That’s the president’s judgement call," Thune said
www.notus.org/congress/sen...
Some, like Murkowski and Tillis, want her removed as head of DHS
Others who previously supported Noem would not say if they still do so
"That’s the president’s judgement call," Thune said
www.notus.org/congress/sen...
Senate Republicans’ Confidence in Kristi Noem Is Fading Quickly
“She should go,” said Sen. Lisa Murkowski.
www.notus.org
January 28, 2026 at 12:54 AM
NEW: Senate Republicans' trust in Kristi Noem is fading quickly
Some, like Murkowski and Tillis, want her removed as head of DHS
Others who previously supported Noem would not say if they still do so
"That’s the president’s judgement call," Thune said
www.notus.org/congress/sen...
Some, like Murkowski and Tillis, want her removed as head of DHS
Others who previously supported Noem would not say if they still do so
"That’s the president’s judgement call," Thune said
www.notus.org/congress/sen...
NEWS: Minnesota investigators just said they were unable to do any work on the scene where Border Patrol agents shot and killed a US citizen.
They even went so far as to obtain a search warrant, and DHS still blocked their access to the scene.
They even went so far as to obtain a search warrant, and DHS still blocked their access to the scene.
Minnesota Officials Say They’ve Been Blocked From Investigation Into Federal Agent’s Killing of a Minneapolis Resident
State officials said they took the unusual step of obtaining a search warrant for the scene but were still denied access by Department of Homeland Security officials.
www.notus.org
January 24, 2026 at 9:22 PM
NEWS: Minnesota investigators just said they were unable to do any work on the scene where Border Patrol agents shot and killed a US citizen.
They even went so far as to obtain a search warrant, and DHS still blocked their access to the scene.
They even went so far as to obtain a search warrant, and DHS still blocked their access to the scene.
It remains unclear who, if anyone, is processing the scene where federal officers shot and killed a Minneapolis resident.
"We did not have enough resources to be able to hold that ground safely, and we had to leave that scene" — MN public safety commissioner
"We did not have enough resources to be able to hold that ground safely, and we had to leave that scene" — MN public safety commissioner
Walz Demands State Officials Run the Investigation Into the Federal Agent’s Killing of a Minneapolis Resident
State officials have indicated they have been given limited access and information about the shooting.
www.notus.org
January 24, 2026 at 8:53 PM
It remains unclear who, if anyone, is processing the scene where federal officers shot and killed a Minneapolis resident.
"We did not have enough resources to be able to hold that ground safely, and we had to leave that scene" — MN public safety commissioner
"We did not have enough resources to be able to hold that ground safely, and we had to leave that scene" — MN public safety commissioner
Senate Dems are calling Burgum's personal review of every wind and solar project on federal land a "de-facto moratorium" in a new letter today.
They're claiming more than 100 GW of new power are in jeopardy.
www.energy.senate.gov/services/fil...
They're claiming more than 100 GW of new power are in jeopardy.
www.energy.senate.gov/services/fil...
January 23, 2026 at 7:21 PM
Senate Dems are calling Burgum's personal review of every wind and solar project on federal land a "de-facto moratorium" in a new letter today.
They're claiming more than 100 GW of new power are in jeopardy.
www.energy.senate.gov/services/fil...
They're claiming more than 100 GW of new power are in jeopardy.
www.energy.senate.gov/services/fil...
Reposted by Anna Kramer
NEW: Some anti-abortion leaders are speaking out against Trump and JD Vance addressing today's March for Life in DC
"Why would we put a mic in their hand after they have just betrayed the pro-life movement?," Abby Johnson said
"It's problematic," Lila Rose said
www.notus.org/2026-electio...
"Why would we put a mic in their hand after they have just betrayed the pro-life movement?," Abby Johnson said
"It's problematic," Lila Rose said
www.notus.org/2026-electio...
One Year Into Trump’s Second Term, Some Anti-Abortion Leaders Say They Were ‘Betrayed’
Anti-abortion advocates worry that Trump’s lack of action on restricting abortion will dampen 2026 voter enthusiasm.
www.notus.org
January 23, 2026 at 2:03 PM
NEW: Some anti-abortion leaders are speaking out against Trump and JD Vance addressing today's March for Life in DC
"Why would we put a mic in their hand after they have just betrayed the pro-life movement?," Abby Johnson said
"It's problematic," Lila Rose said
www.notus.org/2026-electio...
"Why would we put a mic in their hand after they have just betrayed the pro-life movement?," Abby Johnson said
"It's problematic," Lila Rose said
www.notus.org/2026-electio...
NEW: The ethanol lobby spent big in 2025 to push for year-round E15, and this week they lost.
And the oil refineries that emerged as victors actually spent very little.
And the oil refineries that emerged as victors actually spent very little.
The Ethanol Lobby Vastly Outspent the Oil Lobby. The Oil Lobby Is Winning Out.
Lawmakers advanced a funding bill on Thursday that excluded a provision removing restrictions on selling E15 fuel.
www.notus.org
January 22, 2026 at 10:55 PM
NEW: The ethanol lobby spent big in 2025 to push for year-round E15, and this week they lost.
And the oil refineries that emerged as victors actually spent very little.
And the oil refineries that emerged as victors actually spent very little.
NEWS: Trump admin just said they’re cancelling about $30 billion in energy loans that were issued from the Biden admin’s Loan Program Office under @JigarShahDC.
Looks like $9.5 billion were related to wind and solar.
Would love to see a list of the cancelled loans.
Looks like $9.5 billion were related to wind and solar.
Would love to see a list of the cancelled loans.
January 22, 2026 at 8:34 PM
NEWS: Trump admin just said they’re cancelling about $30 billion in energy loans that were issued from the Biden admin’s Loan Program Office under @JigarShahDC.
Looks like $9.5 billion were related to wind and solar.
Would love to see a list of the cancelled loans.
Looks like $9.5 billion were related to wind and solar.
Would love to see a list of the cancelled loans.
Reposted by Anna Kramer
Before Trump ousted Maduro, there was an uptick in oil industry lobbying at the White House specifically on Venezuela.
Scoop from @annackramer.bsky.social of @notus.com: www.notus.org/energy/oil-c...
Scoop from @annackramer.bsky.social of @notus.com: www.notus.org/energy/oil-c...
Oil Companies Ramped Up Their White House Lobbying on Venezuela Before Maduro’s Capture
Government records indicate Chevron, Shell, PBF Energy and Phillips 66 registered federal lobbying activity related to Venezuelan oil and gas in 2025.
www.notus.org
January 21, 2026 at 7:31 PM
Before Trump ousted Maduro, there was an uptick in oil industry lobbying at the White House specifically on Venezuela.
Scoop from @annackramer.bsky.social of @notus.com: www.notus.org/energy/oil-c...
Scoop from @annackramer.bsky.social of @notus.com: www.notus.org/energy/oil-c...
NEWS: Just 4 US oil companies lobbied the Trump admin on Venezuela issues in 2025, BEFORE Maduro was ousted.
Most notable: PBF and Phillips 66, US refiners that lobbied on Venezuela for the very first time this year
Other two are Chevron + Shell
Most notable: PBF and Phillips 66, US refiners that lobbied on Venezuela for the very first time this year
Other two are Chevron + Shell
Oil Companies Ramped Up Their White House Lobbying on Venezuela Before Maduro’s Capture
Government records indicate Chevron, Shell, PBF Energy and Phillips 66 registered federal lobbying activity related to Venezuelan oil and gas in 2025.
www.notus.org
January 21, 2026 at 7:19 PM
NEWS: Just 4 US oil companies lobbied the Trump admin on Venezuela issues in 2025, BEFORE Maduro was ousted.
Most notable: PBF and Phillips 66, US refiners that lobbied on Venezuela for the very first time this year
Other two are Chevron + Shell
Most notable: PBF and Phillips 66, US refiners that lobbied on Venezuela for the very first time this year
Other two are Chevron + Shell
NEWS: White House and governors announced their plans to try to reform PJM just now.
But PJM wasn't invited to the planning, and now PJM just told me that they're planning to release their own reform plan later TODAY. No way for the two plans to match.
But PJM wasn't invited to the planning, and now PJM just told me that they're planning to release their own reform plan later TODAY. No way for the two plans to match.
Josh Shapiro, Wes Moore and the Trump Administration Found Something to Agree On
The two possible 2028 Democratic presidential hopefuls are signing an agreement with the Trump administration to try to force tech companies to pay for rising electricity prices.
www.notus.org
January 16, 2026 at 6:29 PM
NEWS: White House and governors announced their plans to try to reform PJM just now.
But PJM wasn't invited to the planning, and now PJM just told me that they're planning to release their own reform plan later TODAY. No way for the two plans to match.
But PJM wasn't invited to the planning, and now PJM just told me that they're planning to release their own reform plan later TODAY. No way for the two plans to match.
PA's Josh Shapiro and MD's Wes Moore are in DC to sign an agreement w/ the Trump admin on trying to lower electricity prices.
A Shapiro aide told me the White House decided they wanted to do this commitment just this week, sending everyone scrambling
A Shapiro aide told me the White House decided they wanted to do this commitment just this week, sending everyone scrambling
Josh Shapiro, Wes Moore and the Trump Administration Found Something to Agree On
The two possible 2028 Democratic presidential hopefuls are signing an agreement with the Trump administration to try to force tech companies to pay for rising electricity prices.
www.notus.org
January 16, 2026 at 5:50 PM
PA's Josh Shapiro and MD's Wes Moore are in DC to sign an agreement w/ the Trump admin on trying to lower electricity prices.
A Shapiro aide told me the White House decided they wanted to do this commitment just this week, sending everyone scrambling
A Shapiro aide told me the White House decided they wanted to do this commitment just this week, sending everyone scrambling
American Petroleum Institute CEO said he was initially concerned about the Paramount+ show Landman and then quickly realized “it was going to be positive for the American oil and gas industry.”
Now API is embracing the show. They’ve even got Andy Garcia speaking today.
Now API is embracing the show. They’ve even got Andy Garcia speaking today.
January 13, 2026 at 3:35 PM
American Petroleum Institute CEO said he was initially concerned about the Paramount+ show Landman and then quickly realized “it was going to be positive for the American oil and gas industry.”
Now API is embracing the show. They’ve even got Andy Garcia speaking today.
Now API is embracing the show. They’ve even got Andy Garcia speaking today.
Reposted by Anna Kramer
SCOOP: Trump officials faced pushback from some House Republicans at last week's classified briefing on Venezuela
Huizenga said he has "no confidence" in Delcy Rodríguez
Baumgartner asked when the U.S. will work with opposition leaders, who Trump has sidelined
www.notus.org/republicans/...
Huizenga said he has "no confidence" in Delcy Rodríguez
Baumgartner asked when the U.S. will work with opposition leaders, who Trump has sidelined
www.notus.org/republicans/...
Republicans Are Pushing Back on Trump’s Venezuela Plans Behind Closed Doors
At a classified briefing last week, Republican lawmakers broke with the president.
www.notus.org
January 13, 2026 at 1:32 PM
SCOOP: Trump officials faced pushback from some House Republicans at last week's classified briefing on Venezuela
Huizenga said he has "no confidence" in Delcy Rodríguez
Baumgartner asked when the U.S. will work with opposition leaders, who Trump has sidelined
www.notus.org/republicans/...
Huizenga said he has "no confidence" in Delcy Rodríguez
Baumgartner asked when the U.S. will work with opposition leaders, who Trump has sidelined
www.notus.org/republicans/...
I asked the American Petroleum Institute's CEO if he's worried about Trump wanting to push oil prices down to $50/barrel.
He didn't say no.
"This industry is built to last over the long term, and we're going to continue to invest here in the United States as appropriate given market signals."
He didn't say no.
"This industry is built to last over the long term, and we're going to continue to invest here in the United States as appropriate given market signals."
January 12, 2026 at 7:34 PM
I asked the American Petroleum Institute's CEO if he's worried about Trump wanting to push oil prices down to $50/barrel.
He didn't say no.
"This industry is built to last over the long term, and we're going to continue to invest here in the United States as appropriate given market signals."
He didn't say no.
"This industry is built to last over the long term, and we're going to continue to invest here in the United States as appropriate given market signals."
American Petroleum Institute CEO just now: "The US government is going to play a role, but the most significant action is going to have to be taken by the Venezuelan people themselves...
Most of these reforms are going to have to happen in the country of Venezuela by Venezuelans."
Most of these reforms are going to have to happen in the country of Venezuela by Venezuelans."
January 12, 2026 at 7:22 PM
American Petroleum Institute CEO just now: "The US government is going to play a role, but the most significant action is going to have to be taken by the Venezuelan people themselves...
Most of these reforms are going to have to happen in the country of Venezuela by Venezuelans."
Most of these reforms are going to have to happen in the country of Venezuela by Venezuelans."
I’ve been trying to understand to what degree Trump now controls Venezuela’s oil money
Today’s EO gives a partial answer
Describes the money as “sovereign property of the Government of Venezuela held in custody by the United States, and not as the property of the United States”
Today’s EO gives a partial answer
Describes the money as “sovereign property of the Government of Venezuela held in custody by the United States, and not as the property of the United States”
January 10, 2026 at 9:46 PM
I’ve been trying to understand to what degree Trump now controls Venezuela’s oil money
Today’s EO gives a partial answer
Describes the money as “sovereign property of the Government of Venezuela held in custody by the United States, and not as the property of the United States”
Today’s EO gives a partial answer
Describes the money as “sovereign property of the Government of Venezuela held in custody by the United States, and not as the property of the United States”
Trump has issued an executive order that says it protects the US-controlled Venezuelan oil revenues from claims by the country’s many creditors.
My immediate question: Is this legal? Can Trump just do that?
My immediate question: Is this legal? Can Trump just do that?
Safeguarding Venezuelan Oil Revenue for the Good of the American and Venezuelan People
By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, including the International Emergency
www.whitehouse.gov
January 10, 2026 at 6:06 PM
Trump has issued an executive order that says it protects the US-controlled Venezuelan oil revenues from claims by the country’s many creditors.
My immediate question: Is this legal? Can Trump just do that?
My immediate question: Is this legal? Can Trump just do that?
Today Trump said he's devising a "formula" to divide Venezuela's oil revenues between the US, oil companies, and Venezuela.
Analysts have been calling this hyperbole, but the administration continues to say it will literally control Venezuela's money.
Analysts have been calling this hyperbole, but the administration continues to say it will literally control Venezuela's money.
Trump’s Says the U.S. Is Devising a ‘Formula’ for Venezuelan Oil Revenue
There’s still not a lot of clarity around how the U.S. plans to control Venezuelan oil.
www.notus.org
January 9, 2026 at 11:43 PM
Today Trump said he's devising a "formula" to divide Venezuela's oil revenues between the US, oil companies, and Venezuela.
Analysts have been calling this hyperbole, but the administration continues to say it will literally control Venezuela's money.
Analysts have been calling this hyperbole, but the administration continues to say it will literally control Venezuela's money.
ExxonMobil, ConocoPhillips, and Chevron all told Trump in their own ways that they won't be committing to spending billions of dollars in Venezuela soon.
Exxon was most direct — called VZ "uninvestable" and described the huge lift needed to change that
Exxon was most direct — called VZ "uninvestable" and described the huge lift needed to change that
Key Oil Executives Hesitate to Commit to Trump's Major Investment Promises
Trump has said American companies will move quickly to invest in Venezuela.
www.notus.org
January 9, 2026 at 10:09 PM
ExxonMobil, ConocoPhillips, and Chevron all told Trump in their own ways that they won't be committing to spending billions of dollars in Venezuela soon.
Exxon was most direct — called VZ "uninvestable" and described the huge lift needed to change that
Exxon was most direct — called VZ "uninvestable" and described the huge lift needed to change that