AI’s Need for Nuclear: A Quick Q&A with … Energy Writer and Historian Emmet Penney
AI’s massive energy demand could make nuclear power essential, but China leads in rapid reactor construction while US faces regulatory hurdles—SMRs may help, but their viability remains unproven.
Former FDA Commissioner: ‘Cost-Cutting’ May Undo One of Trump’s Best Drug Pricing Achievements
Trump’s FDA cuts disbanded a key generic drug policy team, threatening progress on affordable alternatives to complex medications like Ozempic and inhalers—reversing $26B in consumer savings achieved during his first term.
Washington and the New Energy Revolution: How’s It Going?
New U.S. legislation cuts clean energy incentives but gives nuclear power until 2029, while Trump’s orders ease nuclear regulations; fusion and geothermal face tougher hurdles amid uneven policy support.
No, I Don’t Deserve to Be Assassinated
A Yale play glorifying assassination of Puerto Rico oversight board members draws criticism for factual inaccuracies and poor timing amid real-world political violence.
Congress Is Subsidizing the Wrong Neighborhoods
Trump’s 2017 Opportunity Zones program diverted $89B to already-growing areas instead of truly distressed communities; Congress now has chance to refocus incentives on persistent poverty areas.
The Administration’s Budget Calls for Federal Housing Cuts, but States and Localities Can’t Solve the Housing Crisis Alone
The U.S. faces a 3.9M-home shortage, worsened by proposed HUD subsidy cuts; federal-local partnerships are crucial for affordable housing development as local budgets allocate just 1.8% to housing.
What Musk’s DOGE Really Cut: Trust, Safety, and Democracy
Elon Musk’s brief tenure as head of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) resulted in massive federal workforce cuts, weakened public institutions, and inflated claims of saving leaving agencies crippled and benefiting only wealthy elites.
The Supreme Court Wants to Pick and Choose Which Agencies Can Be Independent
The Supreme Court’s recent rulings threaten the independence of federal agencies like the NLRB and MSPB, while ambiguously sparing the Federal Reserve, raising concerns about political interference and legal consistency.
What South Korea’s presidential election means for the US-Korea alliance
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What South Korea’s presidential election means for the US-Korea alliance
Some in Washington fear that a “quiet crisis“ may be brewing between Seoul and Washington.
The Folly of an “Interim” Agreement with Iran
An “interim” nuclear agreement between the United States and Iran seems likely, and would be a grave mistake for the United States.
Israel’s Laser Air Defense Revolution
Israel’s “Iron Beam” laser air defense system is being deployed in the field and offers the first cost-effective response to drone warfare.
Does Trump’s Change to U.S.-Syria Relations Affect Refugees?
Trump’s decision to lift sanctions on Syria and meet with its new president is a major shift in U.S.-Syria relations, but it may not be an indicator that Syrian refugees should return home any time soon.