Updates, Announcements, and Media Coverage of CSA’s Work
This section highlights CSA’s latest announcements, media appearances, and public engagement across policy discussions, research releases, and organizational initiatives.
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Rio Rancho Observer
October 19, 2026
The Rio Rancho Observer reports that New Mexico State Senator Craig Brandt (R-Rio Rancho) was named vice chair of the Council for a Secure America’s new bipartisan State Legislative Advisory Board, serving alongside Chair Dale Patten. The board connects more than 50 state legislators from 19 states on energy security, national security, and diplomacy.
Western Dakota Energy Association
October 16, 2026
The Western Dakota Energy Association reports that North Dakota State Senator Dale Patten (R-Watford City) will chair the Council for a Secure America’s new bipartisan State Legislative Advisory Board, launched with more than 50 state legislators from 19 states.
256 Today
October 15, 2026
256 Today reports that Alabama State Representative Parker Moore (R-Hartselle) is among the founding members of the Council for a Secure America’s State Legislative Advisory Board, launched with representatives from 19 states.
Chicago Tribune
October 13, 2026
Op-ed by Edward Cross arguing that the United States must not surrender its energy advantage, making the case that reliable, affordable, and abundant energy is the foundation of economic growth and national strength. References the Council for a Secure America.
The Hill
May 13, 2026
CSA board member David F. Eisner, writing with Mark Rosen in The Hill, argues that Congress should enact a temporary, time-limited emergency gasoline subsidy for the duration of the Iran crisis to shield American households from the wartime oil-price shock while sustaining public support for denying Iran a nuclear weapon.
Chicago Tribune
June 10, 2026
Edward Cross: Global Demand for Energy is Rising. There’s No Better Place to Produce It Than America
We look around the world today, and ongoing conflicts remind us that secure, reliable access to energy is at the core of our nation’s energy security, as well as the security of America’s allies. But our energy security should never be taken for granted, and we need policies that ensure we can meet our energy needs tomorrow, not just today.
World Oil
June 1, 2026
Writing in World Oil, Edward Cross marks America’s 250th anniversary by spotlighting the U.S. oil and natural gas industry’s role in the nation’s energy leadership and economic strength. He frames the semiquincentennial as an occasion to recognize American energy’s historical significance and argues that progress in energy development is driven by results, not rhetoric.