FERC Chair Laura Swett presided over her first monthly open meeting at the helm of the commission, giving her a chance to set the tone for her tenure.

President Donald Trump named Laura Swett chair of FERC.

The Senate voted 51-47 along party lines to confirm over 100 nominees, including Laura Swett and David LaCerte to open seats on FERC.

Ongoing cases working their way through the courts have raised questions about the future of FERC's independence.

The two nominees to open seats on FERC, Laura Swett and David LaCerte, both cleared the committee in largely party line votes of 12-8 in a hearing.

FERC nominees Laura Swett and David LaCerte took questions from senators at a confirmation hearing, including many about the future of independent agencies.