DOE

Key Takeaways Major Nuclear Investment Shift: Energy Secretary Chris Wright says the DOE’s Loan Programs Office will direct most of its funding toward getting new nuclear power plants built for the first time in decades. AI Driving Energy Demand: Massive electricity needs from...

Key Takeaways: Renewed Investment in Innovation: The Department of Energy is allocating $625 million to renew five national quantum research centers originally launched under President Trump’s leadership. America First in Science: The funding will advance breakthroughs in computing, communication, and sensing, strengthening the...

Key Takeaways: Energy Security First: The Trump administration announced $100 million in funding to modernize coal plants, ensuring reliable and affordable power for American homes and industries. Modernization Over Regulation: The funds will support efficiency upgrades, wastewater recovery projects, and dual-fuel technology—helping coal...

Key Takeaways America First Safeguard: The Trump administration is negotiating a less-than-10% equity stake in Lithium Americas as part of restructuring a $2.26B DOE loan, ensuring taxpayers get real value. Strategic Resource: Lithium Americas controls Thacker Pass, the largest known lithium...

Trump’s Big Move: Orders RFK Jr. and HHS to take over school special needs and nutrition programs from the DOE. Reason? Bureaucracy: Trump slams DOE for failing kids, promising “better, faster care.” Major Shake-Up: Millions of students could be impacted by this education policy...