Executive orders accelerate nuclear energy testing, development
The orders allow for reactor design testing at the DOE National Labs and clear the way for construction on federal lands.
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Research and tech take center stage in upcoming public investments
Across the country, public agencies and academic institutions are launching ambitious infrastructure initiatives that prioritize cutting-edge research.
Trump selects $175B design for missile defense system
In a White House press conference Tuesday, President Trump selected a $175 billion design plan for the “Golden Dome” initiative.
Coal power gets regulatory relief under new White House plan
The compliance delay will benefit nearly 70 coal-fired power plant facilities and stationary sources around the nation.
Defense Department seeks industry partners for $1B microelectronics contract
ATSP5 is the Pentagon's latest effort to modernize defense systems and strengthen domestic microelectronics supply chains.
White House unveils National Resilience Strategy, FEMA’s future is uncertain
President Trump signed an executive order to overhaul federal preparedness and response policies.
New foreign adversary policies redefine government contracting
Legislative bans on international contracts are intended to mitigate and prevent cybersecurity threats to state services.
Boise State, Idaho National Lab partner to strengthen grid, enhance cybersecurity
The SUPER agreements will unite researchers from both institutions to tackle urgent national priorities in energy infrastructure and cybersecurity.
$1.4 billion awarded for domestic semiconductor packaging research, development
The federal funding is part of the CHIPS for America agenda and looks to establish domestic capacity for advanced semiconductor packaging.
Abilene, Texas, selected as first site for President Trump’s $500 billion AI infrastructure initiative
The new company, Stargate, is a joint venture formed by OpenAI, Oracle and SoftBank.
