The Trump administration is seeking a significant increase in defense spending and is using executive authority to accelerate weapons production. This move aims to rebuild US weapons stockpiles.
The Department of Energy’s Defense Production Act Nuclear Fuel Cycle Consortium has announced a new seven-year plan after months of closed-door meetings.
President Trump announced an extension of the ceasefire with Iran to allow for further negotiations, but Tehran swiftly rejected the move, labeling it a "trap" and expressing deep distrust. The decision also led to the postponement of JD Vance's trip to Pakistan and contributed to oil market uncertainty.
US Energy Secretary Chris Wright has ordered a Texas oil and gas company to resume operations at facilities off Southern California, damaged in a 2015 oil spill, to boost national supplies, citing the Defense Production Act.
Donald Trump has recently been involved in various international discussions, including a meeting where he reportedly listened carefully to discussions about Ukraine and made statements regarding Israel's campaign in Lebanon. He also suggested the US could quickly reimpose sanctions on Russian oil and was reportedly willing to hand the World Cup trophy to the winning captain.
The Department of Energy's Nuclear Fuel Defense Production Act Consortium is scheduled to meet on Thursday morning to provide public updates on its approved plans of action.
As the deadline for the US-Iran ceasefire approaches, mediators express hope for new negotiations, though Tehran has not yet confirmed any upcoming talks and signs of progress remain uncertain.
President Donald Trump invoked the Defense Production Act to boost domestic production of glyphosate and elemental phosphorus, a move defended by Kennedy as midterms approach.
The US Navy Secretary was ousted from his position effective immediately, following reports of internal conflicts and disagreements with senior Pentagon officials.
Trump invokes Defense Production Act to restart California offshore drilling operations as Gov. Newsom alleges defiance of court orders amid Iran conflict.