JUSTTHENEWS (Ben Whedon) - Trump sends Saudi nuclear deal to Congress for approval
The agreement would permit American companies to develop Saudi nuclear infrastructure for civilian purposes.
AMERICANALMANAC (Alan Benson) - New bill would bar Chinese, Russian, and Iranian nationals from all 17 U.S. national labs
Republican lawmakers have introduced the GATE Act to shut foreign adversaries out of America's most sensitive research facilities, after years of warnings that thousands of Chinese nationals walked freely through the same labs developing cutting-edge military technology. Rep. Pat Harrigan of North Carolina is leading the House effort, with Sen. Tom Cotton of Arkansas backing […] The post New bill would bar Chinese, Russian, and Iranian nationals from all 17 U.S. national labs appeared first on American Almanac .
Republican lawmakers have introduced the GATE Act to shut foreign adversaries out of America's most sensitive research facilities, after years of warnings that thousands of Chinese nationals walked freely through the same labs developing cutting-edge military technology. Rep. Pat Harrigan of North Carolina is leading the House effort, with Sen. Tom Cotton of Arkansas backing a companion bill in the Senate. The legislation would prohibit nationals from China, Russia, Iran, North Korea, and Cuba from accessing any of the 17 national laboratories run by the Department of Energy. It would also revoke security clearances already granted to covered foreign nationals, a provision that signals just how deep the existing exposure runs. The bill,…Open
AI:Republican lawmakers have introduced the GATE Act to finally lock the doors against foreign adversaries who have been walking through America's most sensitive research facilities for years. Led by Representative Pat Harrigan and supported by Senator Tom Cotton, the legislation seeks to prohibit nationals from China, Russia, Iran, North Korea, and Cuba from accessing any of the 17 Department of Energy national laboratories where cutting-edge military and nuclear technology is developed. The bill aims to rectify a massive security failure that allowed tens of thousands of visits from hostile nationals—including over 5,000 instances by Chinese nationals in fiscal year 2025 alone—to occur under previous administrations. To prevent further…Open
AMERICANGREATNESS (Fred Fleitz) - Why Sharing Peaceful Nuclear Technology with Saudi Arabia and South Korea Strengthens America and Nonproliferation
The recent U.S.-Saudi nuclear deal, which will allow Riyadh to build nuclear power reactors and enrich uranium for reactor fuel, represents President Trump’s leadership in […] Source
AXIOS (Barak Ravid) - Scoop: U.S. brokers secret deal on clandestine Syrian nuclear site
The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) will soon remove nuclear material stored at a clandestine site in Syria after the Trump administration reached understandings with Syria and Israel, according to Israeli and U.S. officials. Why it matters: The Trump administration and IAEA scrambled to reach a diplomatic agreement to secure the material and prevent an escalation involving Israel, Syria and possibly even Turkey over the sensitive site. - U.S. officials say the episode validates President Trump's approach to Syria and shows how the U.S. used its close relations with the new Syrian government to neutralize a potential crisis. - The dramatic, behind-the-scenes exchange of threats and diplomacy over the secret site — which…
NPR (Hanna Merzbach) - The view from the proving grounds for next-generation nuclear reactors, Atomic City, Idaho
A new generation of small nuclear reactors is poised to come online in the next few years. Public opinion remains split.
NYTIMES (Lara Jakes) - The state of Iran’s three key nuclear sites
The conflict may have slowed, but not stopped, Iran’s nuclear program, officials and experts said.
NYTIMES (Choe Sang-Hun) - For South Korea, U.S.-Saudi Nuclear Deal Exposes a Double Standard
President Trump has put Saudi Arabia on the path to enriching uranium on its own soil, a demand South Korea has been making for years.
NYTIMES (Ivan Penn) - Nuclear Energy Revival Puts Westinghouse in Prime Position
The company, which filed for bankruptcy protection in 2017, stands to benefit from growing support for nuclear power and President Trump’s deal with Saudi Arabia.
NYTIMES (Mark Landler) - U.S.-Saudi Deal Prompts Fears of a Nuclear Arms Race
In Europe, Asia and the Middle East, countries seek nuclear capabilities to hedge against aggressive neighbors and a receding Washington, potentially creating a more freewheeling era.
THEAMERICANCONSERVATIVE (Harrison Berger) - Report: U.S. Approves Nuclear Agreement With Saudi Arabia
State of the Union: Under the agreement, Saudi Arabia will receive nuclear power reactors and potentially a facility for enriching uranium locally. The post Report: U.S. Approves Nuclear Agreement With Saudi Arabia appeared first on The American Conservative .
The Wall Street Journal, citing White House sources, reported Tuesday that the Trump administration has approved a deal to grant Saudi Arabia a civilian nuclear program. Under the agreement , Saudi Arabia would receive nuclear power reactors and potentially a facility for enriching uranium locally. The U.S. would in exchange get contracts for American companies to construct those facilities. The Journal reported, “Westinghouse Electric and its AP1000 reactor would be among the biggest beneficiaries.” Saudi Arabia reportedly rejected monitoring and inspections by the International Atomic Energy Agency’s “Additional Protocol.” Reactions to the move varied. The Atlantic Council’s director of its Nuclear Energy Policy…Open