"Biden Promotes Climate Activist Despite Senate Confirmation Failure"
The Biden administration has promoted Laura Daniel-Davis, a Department of the Interior (DOI) official, to the position of acting deputy secretary, the agency's second-most senior role. Daniel-Davis's previous nomination for a lower position at the DOI was blocked by Senator Joe Manchin due to concerns over her prioritization of climate policies over energy security. Critics argue that her promotion reflects the administration's commitment to a radical, anti-American energy agenda. Daniel-Davis has faced scrutiny for her involvement in energy policy decisions, including signing off on a maximum royalty rate without acknowledging the potential impact on energy security. She is also the subject of an ethics complaint related to her activity on oil and gas leasing in Alaska.