Budget & Policy

Departing chair talks safety board nominations, challenges

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Joyce Connery, who is departing as a nuclear safety watchdog after nearly a decade, would not be shocked to see the President Donald Trump (R) administration revive then-President Joe Biden’s (D) nomination of a former Department of Energy cleanup boss to the…

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Wright DOE nomination advances 15-5; Cortez Masto votes no, Heinrich votes yes

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Trump orders hiring freeze; nixes remote work

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Sen. Kaine says AUKUS ‘probably’ in ‘good position’ under Trump

A naval aircraft carrier underway at sea, kicking up spray from its bow.

Australia announces another $164 million for AUKUS sub industry

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Wind and solar won’t work for lab; controversial powerline needed, LANL says

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LANL director says Trump return to office order doesn’t affect the lab

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Acting secretary pauses DOE RFPs, reports pending review

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Ex-administrator advises successors to look at NNSA enterprise blueprint

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IAEA director advises Trump admin to work with Iran on nuclear

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Trump executive order seeks to freeze funds for domestic uranium contracts

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Wrap up: B61-12s ‘forward deployed;’ Hegseth advances despite allegations; changes underway at small biz office; acting Air Force and Naval secretary news

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