The House begins a hearing on the Trump administration's decision to roll back automobile fuel economy standards. Pro's Colby Bermel joins from California with a look at the state's struggles with regulating PG&E, as another blackout extends over two days because of wildfires. Plus, Rep. Greg Walden Oregon says he won’t run again, and it has GOP members in the House eyeing his position on the Energy and Commerce Committee.
House Democrats on the Oversight Committee start going through the Trump administration's decision to roll back automobile fuel economy standards. Also, as Californians deal with massive wildfires and a 2-day planned blackout, many are turning to state leaders for a better solution to fire prevention, forcing local governments to consider options in regulating, and possibly restructuring, the biggest utility in the country. And, the top Republican on the House Energy and Commerce Committee, Greg Walden announces his retirement. Who might take his spot?
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