Rick Perry

NPR science editor Geoff Brumfiel joins Here & Now's Robin Young to discuss the former Texas governor's confirmation hearing.

Perry, nominee for energy secretary, has significant experience with energy as the former governor of Texas, but has little in regards to the nuclear weapons he'd be responsible for protecting.

Former Gov. Rick Perry, who saw a financial windfall in the private sector thanks in part to wealthy donors he cultivated while in state office, has begun…

The Department of Energy is the agency that Perry, who served 14 years as governor of energy-rich Texas, couldn't remember in his famous "Oops" moment.

From the Texas Tribune: President-elect Donald Trump has reportedly selected erstwhile rival and former Texas Gov. Rick Perry to serve as his energy...

Former Gov. Rick Perry is meeting with President-elect Donald Trump again as speculation picks up that he could lead the Department of Energy. Transition…

Texas’ longest serving governor and former state agriculture commissioner Rick Perry has announced he has been contacted by Donald Trump’s presidential…

Editor's note: This story has been updated throughout.Former Gov. Rick Perry is joining the new season of "Dancing With the Stars."Texas' longest-serving…

Editor's note: This story has been updated to include Rick Perry's endorsement of Texas GOP Chairman Tom Mechler and U.S. Rep. Kevin Brady.There's the…

Former Governor Rick Perry was the first to drop out of the race for President, but he's still open to playing a role in the White House. When asked…