Budget & Policy

Senate narrowly confirms Hegseth as new secretary of defense

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The Senate last week narrowly confirmed Pete Hegseth as the new secretary of defense with Vice President JD Vance casting the tie breaking vote on a Friday evening.
Hegseth’s nomination to lead the Pentagon was approved largely along party lines while three Republicans,…

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UPF rebaseline ‘done,’ project on new schedule, NNSA official says

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Los Alamos’ plutonium pit production of 30 annually for Sentinel may have to wait beyond 2026

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NNSA “clear-eyed” about the work ahead on pits, acting boss says

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SRNS draws up master campus plan for Savannah River

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Doomsday clock ticks forward to 89 seconds to midnight for first time

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HII completes asset purchase of submarine metal fabricator

The U.S. Capitol dome framed by trees with an overlay of paper currency, symbolizing federal budget appropriations.

Dems, Hawley reintroduce RECA bill in Senate

The U.S. Capitol dome framed by trees with an overlay of paper currency, symbolizing federal budget appropriations.

Ex-DNFSB manager takes power industry job

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