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Trump Makes Major Nuclear Weapons Announcement

Will Trump lead to more or fewer nuclear weapons in the world?

Former President Ronald Reagan entered office known as a fire-breathing hawk. He left office having signed major agreements to limit nuclear arms. President Donald Trump wants to follow suit, but his policies could complicate that goal.

Newsweek on MSN · 20h

Donald Trump Makes Major Nuclear Weapons Announcement

Just days earlier, North Korean leader Kim Jong Un vowed to expand his country's nuclear arsenal, currently comprised of roughly 50 nuclear warheads. According to the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute, Russia has the most nuclear weapons of any country at 5,580, followed by the U.S. at 5,044. At 500, China places third.

U.S. News & World Report · 1d

Trump Says He Wants to Work With Russia, China on Limiting Nuclear Weapons

The New Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty, or New START, which caps the number of strategic nuclear warheads that the United States and Russia can deploy, and the deployment of land

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Defense One · 18h

Trump administration fires hundreds of nuclear-security employees, sources say

The National Nuclear Security Administration maintains the nuclear stockpile, counters terrorism, disposes of dangerous nuclear material, among other missions.

CNN · 13h

‘Cutting for cutting’s sake’: Reporter reacts to Trump administration firing of nuclear stockpile employees

CNN’s Erin Burnett talks to Wired executive editor Brian Barrett about sources telling CNN that the Trump administration fired Department of Energy staff without realizing they oversee the country’s nuclear weapons stockpile.

NBC News · 13h

Trump administration begins mass firings across government

The job cuts are being imposed unilaterally, without the approval of Congress to shrink or overhaul federal agencies.

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Sweeping US energy department layoffs hit offices of loans, nuclear security, sources say

The administration of U.S. President Donald Trump has laid off about 1,200 to 2,000 workers at the Department of Energy, ...

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How Tennessee could be the 'first mover' in a US nuclear revival with $92.6M from Gov. Lee

The proposed state budget includes $50 million for small modular reactors in Tennessee built "like they're the Model T Ford." ...

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A drone pierced the outer shell of Ukraine's Chernobyl nuclear plant. Radiation levels are normal

A drone armed with a warhead hit the protective outer shell of Ukraine's Chernobyl nuclear plant early Friday, punching a ...

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Exploring the New Nuclear Energy Landscape

The energy industry in the U.S. is undergoing rapid change, and the needs of “hyperscalers” and others have led to a ...

Nuclear Vs. Renewables: Which Energy Source Wins The Zero-Carbon Race?

Is nuclear power or renewable energy the key to a zero-carbon future? Explore costs, risks, and global trends shaping the ...

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What Do Drones Mean For Nuclear Deterrence?

Drones have the potential to enhance nuclear deterrence, but they also introduce significant risks in terms of escalation ...

North Korea’s Kim Reiterates Policy of Developing Nuclear Forces

Kim Jong Un reiterated North Korea’s policy of developing its nuclear forces, saying he would bolster deterrence, as the ...

Power Play: The Economics Of Nuclear Vs. Renewables

Uncover surprising costs, hidden risks, and the future of power—who will win the race for global energy dominance?

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Nuclear nonproliferation panel warns Utah leaders to tread lightly

Kowalchik stressed it is up to Utah lawmakers to decide how that money is spent and the consortium is meant to get the ball ...

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Trump 2nd term live updates: Hundreds laid off at US nuclear weapons agency

Hundreds responsible for maintaining the U.S. nuclear stockpile were fired. President Donald Trump's administration, including Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency, is continuing its ...

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