MIDTERM RESULTS COULD TRIP TRUMP ENERGY INDEPENDENCE PLANS

What happened: After Democratic midterm gains, the Senate voted to take up the Bipartisan American Affordability and Jobs Act, which would speed permitting for oil, gas, coal, wind and solar projects. Key numbers: Senate vote 73-25 on Monday; bill advanced in the previous Senate in early October. Why it matters: The vote eased concerns Democrats would oppose the bill over their energy transition agenda, but environmental groups criticized it, and observers worry Democrats could undercut Trump's energy priorities.

After Democratic midterm gains, the Senate voted to take up the Bipartisan American Affordability and Jobs Act, which would speed permitting for oil, gas, coal, wind and solar projects.

The vote eased concerns Democrats would oppose the bill over their energy transition agenda, but environmental groups criticized it, and observers worry Democrats could undercut Trump's energy priorities.