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United States — United States Department of Energy

Tracked across 44 events · 896 articles · First seen Jan 09, 2025 · Last active May 28, 2026

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Impact: The United States — United States Department of Energy is directed by Donald Trump's executive order to immediately rescind the federal rule that redefined 'showerhead' under the previous administrations.
Apr 10, 2025 · 6 articles
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Accidents
Impact: The United States — United States Department of Energy issued reports confirming the discovery of the radioactive wasp nest and stating there is no danger to the public, while also facing criticism for lack of detail.
Jul 30, 2025 · 9 articles
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Tech
Researchers, notably Scott Lindell at the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution, have made progress in developing kelp-based biofuels, which could power ships and aircraft sustainably. However, the industry faces significant hurdles, including inconsistent government support from…
Impact: The United States — United States Department of Energy ran the Mariner program program, which funded research into kelp-based biofuel production, but its funding for such initiatives has since decreased.
May 06, 2026 · 7 articles
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The United States — United States Department of Defense has released a first batch of secret files, some dating back to the 1940s, documenting reported sightings of Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena (UAPs), formerly known as UFOs.…
Impact: The United States — United States Department of Energy is part of the multi-agency effort to declassify and release UFO files.
May 08, 2026 · 33 articles
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The Donald Trump administration is exploring the possibility of extracting oil from under United States military bases and other Department of Defense sites to replenish the United States — Strategic Petroleum Reserve. This initiative comes…
Impact: The United States — United States Department of Energy is responsible for managing the United States — Strategic Petroleum Reserve and has stated that the recent 172 million-barrel release will be refilled with approximately 200 million barrels.
May 06, 2026 · 7 articles
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Business
Impact: Nvidia is teaming with the United States — United States Department of Energy to build seven new AI supercomputers, showcasing government collaboration in AI development.
Oct 29, 2025 · 10 articles
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Domestic
Impact: The United States — United States Department of Energy is one of the six federal agencies where employees were ordered to be rehired by William Alsup, and are now on paid administrative leave due to the United States — Supreme Court of the United States's ruling.
Apr 08, 2025 · 6 articles
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Impact: The United States — United States Department of Energy will take a 5% equity stake in Lithium Americas and its Thacker Pass lithium mining project, aligning with the U.S. strategy for critical minerals.
Oct 06, 2025 · 7 articles
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Regulatory
Impact: The United States — United States Department of Energy also sent letters to Harvard University regarding grant cuts, contributing to the overall funding freeze.
May 13, 2025 · 7 articles
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Impact: The United States — United States Department of Energy reported on the increasing electricity consumption by data centers, underscoring the need for efficient cooling solutions like ice batteries.
Oct 07, 2025 · 6 articles
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Impact: The United States — United States Department of Energy is exploring partnerships with states to modernize the fuel cycle, including reprocessing spent nuclear fuel and disposing of waste, which is relevant to the broader nuclear power landscape.
Mar 04, 2026 · 6 articles
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International
The ongoing war with Iran has led to significant economic and political fallout, particularly in the United States. Iran's cutoff of access to the Strait of Hormuz has caused a sharp increase in global energy…
Impact: The United States — United States Department of Energy loaned 53.3 million barrels of oil from the national security stockpile to ease market jitters, demonstrating government efforts to mitigate the energy crisis.
May 14, 2026 · 9 articles
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Business
Impact: The United States — United States Department of Energy supports Forge Battery's lithium-ion manufacturing facility with over US $100 million in funding, promoting domestic battery production.
Apr 09, 2026 · 7 articles
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Business
Anfield Energy has released the results of an updated Preliminary Economic Assessment (PEA) for its Velvet-Wood uranium and vanadium project, Slick Rock uranium and vanadium project, and six West Slope Mines. The PEA demonstrates strong…
Impact: Anfield Energy holds thirteen U.S. Department of Energy leases, which are considered to provide significant valuation upside to its production model pipeline.
May 04, 2026 · 7 articles
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Domestic
Impact: The United States — United States Department of Energy is named in Harvard University's lawsuit as one of the federal agencies involved in the funding freeze.
Apr 21, 2025 · 10 articles
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Impact: The United States — United States Department of Energy was among the agencies that revoked federal grant awards to Harvard University, citing a change in agency priorities.
May 26, 2025 · 7 articles
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Business
NANO Nuclear Energy and Supermicro, Inc. have signed a non-binding Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to explore integrating NANO Nuclear Energy's advanced microreactor systems with Supermicro, Inc.'s AI server and data center platforms. This strategic collaboration…
Impact: The United States — United States Department of Energy funded the development of a high-capacity HALEU fuel transportation basket, exclusively licensed by NANO Nuclear Energy's subsidiary, Advanced Fuel Transportation Inc.
May 06, 2026 · 6 articles
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Regulatory
Save Long Beach Island, a non-profit organization, has filed a lawsuit against the United States — National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) to compel the agency to act on a year-old petition. The petition, filed…
Impact: Robert Stern (philosopher), President of Save Long Beach Island, is a former manager of the Office of National Environmental Policy Act Affairs for the United States — United States Department of Energy, providing expertise to the organization's efforts.
May 05, 2026 · 6 articles
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Domestic
Impact: The United States — United States Department of Energy was created by Jimmy Carter to streamline American energy research, a policy contrasting with Donald Trump's 'drill, baby, drill' approach.
Jan 09, 2025 · 10 articles
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International
United States Secretary of State Marco Rubio undertook a fence-mending visit to the Vatican City — Vatican City on May 7, 2026, to address the diplomatic rift caused by United States President Donald Trump's criticisms…
Impact: The United States — United States Department of Energy is part of an effort led by the United States — White House regarding the release of documents.
May 03, 2026 · 319 articles
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Jul 08, 2025 · 6 articles
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Sep 16, 2025 · 6 articles
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Sep 18, 2025 · 6 articles
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Jan 07, 2026 · 6 articles
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Dec 19, 2025 · 17 articles
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Dec 26, 2025 · 6 articles
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Dec 18, 2025 · 16 articles
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Feb 16, 2026 · 18 articles
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Feb 02, 2026 · 16 articles
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Jan 22, 2026 · 93 articles
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