So, I say to the American people, let's talk about government accountability and responsibility, but let's make sure that Congress is doing its job, and let's keep the government open.

It is also rich to hear the Chairman of the Full Committee wax sanctimonious about the Fiscal Responsibility Act.

I just see an awful lot of gaslighting and projection, and performative partisan theater.

We do not need to choose between sacrifice zones and creating jobs.

Transportation is currently the No. 1 source of carbon emissions in the United States, which makes this sector crucial to decarbonizing quickly.

These race-to-the-bottom arguments prey on a fear of scarcity that is emotionally appealing.

Recognizing the foundational role many minerals play in our economy, Congress has recently tasked USGS with creating and regularly updating a list of critical minerals.

There are also policy implications for a mineral being added to the critical minerals list, correct?

We need to collectively do more to center Tribal voices in mining permitting decisions because often these perspectives are in strong alignment with sustainable land use stewardship and protecting cultural heritage and endangered species.

Fabulous. And I was wondering, as well, if you could dig into the current state of battery recycling and other forms of recycling that could potentially reduce our reliance on minerals.

And do you know if Alito recused himself from this case?