In an effort to speed up the development of new nuclear energy, Trump has taken aim at the Nuclear Regulatory Commission.

President Trump’s aggressive nuclear expansion plan threatens to weaken the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission, raising fears ...

The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC or Commission) issued a Staff Requirements Memorandum (SRM) on July 28, 2025, directing NRC staff ...

The ten firms include Aalo Atomics, Antares Nuclear, Atomic Alchemy, Deep Fission, Last Energy, Oklo (authorized for two ...

The U.S. Department of Energy said on Tuesday it has made an initial selection of 11 projects for a pilot program seeking to ...

Mark Christie reflects on challenges to regulatory independence as the president is reportedly set to tap Democratic ...

The U.S. Department of Energy said on Tuesday it has made an initial selection of 11 companies for a pilot program seeking to ...

President Trump has nominated Ho Nieh to the Nuclear Regulatory Commission, filling the seat left vacant by Christopher ...

Having the only U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission-approved small modular reactor, plus broader regulatory tailwinds for nuclear energy, could help NuScale land “hard contracts” by year’s end, company ...

Senate confirmed David A. Wright to lead the Nuclear Regulatory Commission amid concerns from Senate Democrats of a "hostile takeover" of the agency by the Energy Department.

The agency plans to fast-track these projects through the development process. Nuclear energy experts worry about the feasibility and safety of the plan.

DOE will work with industry on these 11 projects, with the goal to construct, operate, and achieve criticality of "at least ...