President Donald Trump has signed executive orders aimed at speeding up approvals of nuclear reactors on U.S. soil during his ...

If Wright is confirmed by the Senate and remains chair, his job will be to implement White House orders to speed up reviews ...

Christopher Hanson received a terse “effective immediately” dismissal note signed by the deputy director for presidential ...

NRC Commissioner Christopher Hanson’s dismissal comes as the White House has sought control over independent agencies.

President Donald Trump fired Nuclear Regulatory Commissioner Christopher Hanson on Friday, abruptly ousting the Biden ...

Christopher Hanson was appointed to serve on the commission overseeing the nation's nuclear reactors by President Biden in 2020.

A top nuclear safety regulator was fired by the White House in a two-sentence email Friday night as the administration attempts to dilute the Nuclear Regulatory Commission’s independent ...

Hanson continued to serve on the NRC as a commissioner. His term was due to end in 2029.Wright’s term expires on June 30. The White House has not said if he will be reappointed.Edwin Lyman ...