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Air Force’s next nuclear missile at risk after costs spike
The LGM-35A Sentinel nuclear missile has seen its costs increase at least 37%, triggering a review that could see the program restructured or canceled.
Lawmakers question NASA, other agency leaders over telework policies
The heads of the National Science Foundation, NASA, Nuclear Regulatory Commission, and U.S. Department of Homeland Security
White House hopeful Ramaswamy seeks ‘mass layoffs’ of federal workers
He has targeted the FBI, Department of Education and the Nuclear Regulatory Commission as some agencies to shutter.
Opinions
Congress should seek ‘poison pills’ for any US-Saudi nuclear agreement
The U.S. should link any Saudi nuclear deal to end-use monitoring of all weapons transferred to Riyad, the authors argue.
By Eric Gomez, Jon Hoffman and Jordan Cohen
It’s hard times now — and ahead — for US-Russian nuclear arms control
U.S.-Russian nuclear arms control, as it has been practiced for the past five decades, may have run its course.
By Frank Klotz and William Courtney
In nod to ‘Oppenheimer,’ US vows to prioritize cleanup at nuclear lab
Ike White, who heads DOE’s Office of Environmental Management, said the release of “Oppenheimer” film makes it time to talk about the atomic age's legacy.
GOP moves to instate sea-launched cruise missile nuclear program
Republicans added language to the FY24 NDAA that would make the sea-launched cruise missile a nuclear program of record.
US to dock nuclear subs in SKorea for 1st time in 40 years
The agreement also seeks to ward off South Korea from restarting its own nuclear program.
By Zeke Miller, The Associated Press
US flies nuclear-capable bombers amid tensions with N. Korea
The US flew nuclear-capable B-52 bombers to the Korean Peninsula again in a show of strength amid concerns that North Korea might conduct a nuclear test.
Russia stops sharing missile test info with US, opens drills
A senior Russian diplomat says Moscow has suspended sharing information about its nuclear forces with the U.S., including notices about missile tests.
US approves nearly $1.4 billion Hawkeye aircraft sale for Japan
The U.S. State Department also OK'd the possible sale of 250 Javelin missiles for another Asia-Pacific ally.
By Zamone Perez