Nuclear Weapons & Stockpile

GAO deems nuclear modernization as priority for DOE in April report

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The Government Accountability Office, in a report sent last month to Secretary of Energy Chris Wright, highlighted six areas affecting the mission of DOE and its semi-autonomous National Nuclear Security Administration.
Nuclear weapons complex areas discussed were:…

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Democrats press DOE’s Wright for response to inquiries

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No decision made yet on reusing Minuteman siloes for Sentinel, commander says

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Fleischmann emphasizes need for nuclear in U.S. energy future

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GOP lawmakers knock White House’s use of reconciliation on $1 trillion defense request

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Nuclear modernization one of top challenges Lohmeier plans to address

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Australian PM says ‘warm’ phone call with Trump included AUKUS, tariffs

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Centrus reports increase in first quarter revenue

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Amentum reports increased earnings, cites nuclear biz

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BWXT has strong quarter, sees ‘robust’ opportunities from Oak Ridge land purchase

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Wrap-up: Rubio says Iran doesn’t need enrichment; Google to develop three new nuclear sites; new DOE AI cyber head; more

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