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Who is Chris Burnett, GOP candidate for Maryland’s most competitive district?

After spending 22 years in the military, earning three master’s degrees, and raising four children, Marine veteran Chris Burnett told the Washington Examiner he was ready to “just comfortably exist.”But frustrations about the decline of the middle class in …

Revitalizing U.S. Nuclear Power: Challenges, Opportunities, and Future Prospects

Canadian Nuclear Laboratories won $33 million in in-kind research support from the Atomic Energy of Canada’s Federal Nuclear Science and Technology Work Plan. Ontario Power Generation, a province-owned electricity generator, is investing $19.5 million into …

NRC Confirms Effective Date of Direct Final Rule Adding Conditional Sunset Dates to Certain Regulations

The NRC has issued a Federal Register notice confirming the January 8, 2026 effective date of its direct final rule implementing the requirements of Executive Order 14270, Zero-Based Regulatory Budgeting to Unleash American Energy. The direct final rule …

Nuclear power legislation would cut Indiana's oversight from state law

Legislation that would restrict Indiana environmental officials’ ability to regulate nuclear power plants advanced at the Indiana Statehouse Thursday. If signed into law, Senate Bill 258 would no longer allow a person to obtain a permit from the state' …

Ohio bet big on data centers; now it needs the power

COLUMBUS, Ohio -- The race to power artificial intelligence is on, and tech giants like Google, Meta and Microsoft are placing multibillion-dollar bets on nuclear energy. Ohio may be ground zero. The state ranks fifth in the nation for data centers, with …

Artificial Intelligence Needs Nuclear Energy, and Oklo Could Deliver It

Key Points Oklo is designing a small nuclear reactor that can supply enough power to keep a large data center humming. The startup has partnered with big names in data center infrastructure. Beacuse it still needs licensing, the company won't generate …

Is Cameco the Smartest Investment You Can Make Today?

The company stands to benefit from the multidecade buildout of nuclear infrastructure. Energy demand is expected to surge in the coming years, driven by artificial intelligence data centers and the electrification and expansion of our manufacturing sectors …

Proliferation Risks Associated with Small Modular Reactors

Advanced nuclear technologies are members of a larger class of innovative low- and zero-emissions energy technologies intended to expand access to low-cost, resilient, and sustainable electricity generation across diverse environments and communities. …

LIS Technologies Inc. to Invest $1.38 Billion in Oak Ridge, Tennessee Following Its Acquisition of $8 Million, 206-Acre ...

Breadcrumb Trail Links Newsfile Article content Oak Ridge, Tennessee–(Newsfile Corp. – January 16, 2026) – LIS Technologies Inc. (“LIST” or “the Company”), a proprietary developer of advanced laser technology and the only USA-origin and patented laser …

Indiana Senate committee passes nuclear facility permit bill

Nuclear power is closer to coming to Indiana as the state Senate’s utility committee passed legislation that would shape how permits are issued to nuclear-powered generating facilities and fuel reprocessing plants. State Sen. Eric Koch, R-Bedford, authored …

4 things to watch at DOE in 2026

Last year, Energy Secretary Chris Wright floated plans to bolster nuclear power, advance artificial intelligence, support fossil fuels and develop emerging industries like fusion. In 2026, the central question is: How will he execute that strategy? “This …

Supreme Court rejects challenge to New Mexico nuclear site

Supreme Court declines challenge to New Mexico nuclear fuel site The U.S. Supreme Court has declined to hear a legal challenge to the Nuclear Regulatory Commission’s (NRC) licensing of a proposed interim storage site for spent nuclear fuel in southeast New …

Lobster Shells at San Onofre Likely Tied to Molting, Not Contamination

Beachgoers at San Onofre State Beach recently encountered an unusual sight: clusters of lobster shells scattered along the shoreline, particularly near and just north of the former San Onofre Nuclear Generating Station (SONGS). The timing prompted …

TerraPower passes final safety evaluation for permit

By Bryon Glathar, Gazette Managing Editor By Bryon Glathar Gazette Managing Editor   The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission announced on Monday that TerraPower, the company building a nuclear power plant outside of Kemmerer, had completed the final safety …

ClearGov and Gravity Announce Merger, Combining Forces to Create End-to-End Modern Finance Platform for Public Sector

BOSTON, MA, UNITED STATES, January 20, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Today, ClearGov and Gravity announced the completion of their merger, operating under the ClearGov brand. Together, the new ClearGov business form one team with a shared mission to …

Acclaimed Attorney John Leonard of John S. Leonard Law Recently Featured on Close Up Radio

BOSTON, MA, UNITED STATES, January 20, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Imagine owning your business, municipality, or agency property for decades. Then one day, a certified letter arrives from the city. Inside, it explains that a new highway, school, …

Montez DeCarlo Examines Power, Spectacle, And Consequence In 'Grabbing America By The P'

A Disciplined Political Chronicle That Traces How Performance Eclipsed Principle—And How Attention Quietly Reshaped American Democracy NEW YORK CITY, NY, UNITED STATES, January 20, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Author Montez DeCarlo announces the release …

President Trump Calls for Emergency Procurement Auction to Address Escalating Electricity Prices

Bipartisan agreement urging PJM to implement an “emergency power auction” DC, UNITED STATES, January 19, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- To reduce and stabilize energy prices for American families that have increased 25% to 30% since January 2021, the Trump …

USDLA to Host Public Policy Week Tuesday Jan 20 - Friday Jan 23 2026

The distance learning association will provide a week of complimentary webinar sessions focused on the most serious challenges facing the educational industry WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, January 19, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The United …

Spotter Global & Mobile Pro Systems Announce Joint Webinar on Radar Trailer Security Solutions for 2026 World Cup

The webinar will showcase how radar trailers are uniquely suited to fill the C-UAS needs of stadiums hosting this year's World Cup in North America. OREM, AZ, UNITED STATES, January 19, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In response to the high …

Sanford Housing Authority Launches Comprehensive Public Safety Initiative with Tsunami Cameras, Manager, & Safety Hubs

SHA's Public Safety Manager, Jeffrey Gorley, a member of the ENC Chapter of NOBLE, has been chosen as the Lead for the 2026 Faith & Blue Initiative in Sanford SANFORD, NC, UNITED STATES, January 19, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Sanford …

LLENA (AI)® Launches V2: Smart AI Health Solutions — Nutrition, Coaching, Exercise + Food Access to U.S. & Canada

Next-gen LLENA (AI)® expands smarter AI health solutions & better food access across North America with bipartisan & major vendor support for rural communities. LA, UNITED STATES, January 19, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- LLENA (AI) Health …

New Platform Attacks Campaign Industry's Biggest Weakness: 60-70% Volunteer Capacity Drain

WIN PC App Reduces Organizer Burden While Increasing Volunteer Retention Through Self-Service Model LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, January 19, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As campaigns nationwide struggle with volunteer coordination …

The National Space Society Celebrates Victory in Saving NASA Science

Passage of H.R. 6938 Restores Near‑Full Funding for NASA, Protecting U.S. Leadership in Exploration and Discovery KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FL, UNITED STATES, January 19, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The National Space Society (NSS) proudly celebrates …

Digital Global Systems Joins Cyber Future Foundation at the Cyber Future Dialogue 2026 in Davos

DGS joins CFF in Davos to spotlight RF Awareness as a foundation for secure, resilient communications in a contested world. DAVOS, GRAUBüNDEN, SWITZERLAND, January 19, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Cyber Future Foundation (CFF) today announced that Digital …

London Parliamentary-Style Debate Shows Why Sweden Is Beating Smoking — While Others Are Not

Experts discussed how safer nicotine alternatives helped drive Sweden’s smoking rate down to nearly 5%. Quit Like Swedeen (NYSE:QLS) LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, January 19, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Sweden’s sustained decline in smoking, now …

Age-Based Tax Credits: The Engine of President Trump’s 'Great Healthcare Plan'

Age-Based Tax Credits: The Engine of President Trump’s “Great Healthcare Plan” BELLEVUE, NE, UNITED STATES, January 19, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- President Donald J. Trump this week outlined Trumpcare his “Great Healthcare Plan,” describing a …

FEDCON Honors the Legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and Reaffirms Support for Minority-Owned Businesses

FEDCON (FederalGovernment.info) sends its best thoughts to every American during Martin Luther King Jr. Day TAMPA, FL, UNITED STATES, January 19, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- FEDCON (FederalGovernment.info) sends its best thoughts to every …

Groundswell Coalition, a 501(c)(4) Organization, Launches Following Metro Atlanta Campus Listening Tour

The launch builds on a pre-launch campus listening initiative that documented student perspectives through open, discussion-based engagement. ATLANTA, GA, UNITED STATES, January 19, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Groundswell Coalition, a newly launched 501( …

U.S. suspends immigration visas for 75 countries, sending ripple effects across investment immigration strategies

MIAMI, FL, UNITED STATES, January 19, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The U.S. State Department has announced that it will halt the processing and issuance of immigrant visas for nationals of 75 countries, citing concerns that applicants from these …

Franklin Woman Pleads Guilty to Aiding in the Preparation of False Tax Returns

Bayside Man Charged with Cyberstalking and Transmitting Interstate Threats

Committee Cliff Notes: Weekly Preview – Week of January 19, 2026

Here’s what to watch for from House Republican committees during the week: Budget   On Wednesday, January 21, the Committee on the Budget will hold a full committee hearing called "Reverse the Curse: Skyrocketing Health Care Costs and America's …

IRS Expands Use of AI in Wage Garnishments and Tax Levies in 2026

New IRS automation is accelerating audits, levies, and wage garnishments, prompting tax professionals to reassess how enforcement actions are addressed. NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, January 18, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Internal Revenue …