Tag: Chris Wright

Experts warn explosive nuclear testing would trigger escalation

Nov. 6 (UPI) -- President Donald Trump's calls to ramp up nuclear weapons testing last week have put…

House New Mexico Dems denounce NNSA furloughs, push for more info

Energy Secretary Chris Wright visits Nevada National Security Site on Oct. 20, 2025 to highlight the shutdown’s impact…

At Utah summit, Energy Secretary Wright says ‘nuclear is going to become sexy again’

U.S. Secretary of Energy Chris Wright visited the Ames National Laboratory Aug. 14, 2025, joined by U.S. Rep.…

Evers urges Energy Dept. not to cut $1.5B in Wisconsin energy investments

Gov. Tony Evers speaks to reporters in March 2025. Evers has written the Department of Energy urging officials…

More than 40 Trump administration picks tied directly to oil, gas and coal, analysis shows

Donald Trump has placed dozens of people with ties to the fossil fuel sector in his administration, including…

Democrats alarmed as Trump eyes weapons material to fuel nuclear reactors

The Trump administration is considering a proposal to divert plutonium that plays a central role in the U.S.…

Trump elevates role of nuclear in trade talks

The Trump administration is elevating the role of nuclear power in trade negotiations. US President Donald Trump’s state…

Trump administration ramps up campaign against EU climate rules

The NewsUS Energy Secretary Chris Wright will warn European leaders in Brussels today that the EU’s climate regulations…

Trump administration dissolves group that authored controversial report sowing doubt in the severity of climate change

Climate scientists are declaring victory after the Trump administration dissolved a working group of five well-known climate contrarians…

‘We’re going to get blamed’ for rising power prices — but they’re Democrats’ fault

DES MOINES, Iowa — Energy Secretary Chris Wright said he knows Republicans could suffer political pain for the…

Trump team pushes to oust No. 2 official at world energy body

President Donald Trump’s campaign to shake up international institutions has a new aim: upending the leadership of a…

Scientists decry Trump energy chief’s plan to ‘update’ climate reports: ‘Exactly what Stalin did’

The US energy secretary, Chris Wright, is facing growing criticism from scientists who say their “worst fears” were…