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Energy chief Wright says orders empowering coal plants helped keep lights on during winter storm 02/06/2026 04:15pm • WASHINGTON (AP) — The Trump administration said Friday that its use of emergency orders to keep aging coal-fired plants operating helped prevent a major blackout from power shortages during the brutally frigid weather that has gripped most of America for the past two weeks. Scattered outages occur Betr Promo Code WTOP: Get $210 Bonus for Knicks-Pistons, NBA, Big Game 02/06/2026 03:46pm • Basketball fans tuning in to watch the New York Knicks face the Detroit Pistons at Little Caesars Arena tonight can enhance their viewing experience with a substantial welcome offer on this game, other NBA matchups and Seahawks-Patriots. 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