The Keystone Steele City pumping station, to which the Keystone XL pipeline is slated to connect, is seen in Nebraska. President Trump plans to issue a pair of executive orders on Wednesday to make it easier for firms to build oil and gas pipelines and harder for state agencies to intervene. (Nati Harnik/AP/file) April 9 at 8:25 PM President Trump is planning to issue a pair of executive orders on Wednesday to “help American energy companies avoid unnecessary red tape” by making it easier for firms to build oil and gas pipelines and harder for state agencies to intervene, according to the White House. The executive action seeks to rein in states’ power by changing the implementation instructions issued by federal agencies and changing the deadlines for state action, according to a former Trump administration official who spoke on the condition of anonymity to protect his relationships. The order […]