Elon Musk’s business empire is built on $38 billion in government funding
Over the years, Musk and his businesses have received at least $38 billion in government contracts, loans, subsidies and tax ...
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Startups gamble on fusion energy
Fusion technology is likely far from powering a grid — if it ever will. Dozens of fusion startups have launched anyway.
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Why are Ohio representatives silent as Trump’s policies hurt state’s farmers? Gus Biggio
As the 2025 planting season approaches, Ohio’s farmers are left wondering whether they can rely on the government’s promises—or whether they’ll be forced to navigate, alone, the uncertainty caused by ...
Will federal employees be fired if they don’t respond to Musk’s ‘What did you do last week?’
Elon Musk wants federal employees to recount what they ‘accomplished’ in the last week or face termination. A mass email with ...
Musk's new ultimatum spurs fresh confusion among US government workers
"We will not use our skills as technologists to compromise core government systems, jeopardize Americans' sensitive data, or ...
US energy secretary touts nuclear power as tech sector’s thirst for electricity grows
U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright says it's critical that the nation be out in front when it comes to artificial ...
House passes GOP budget plan to advance Trump agenda
The House of Representatives voted Tuesday night 217 to 215 to advance the GOP budget plan and President Donald Trump's ...
This Refinery Wants to Make Sustainable Aviation Fuel Mainstream. Trump’s Cuts Could Kill It
A sprawling Minnesota refinery wants to make low-carbon aviation fuel mainstream—but without government support experts ...
Here are all the federal agencies where workers are being fired
In the weeks since President Donald Trump has assumed office, more than 200,000 federal workers at a number of agencies have had their roles slashed.
FDA and USDA among federal agencies aiming to rehire workers hit by mass firings
A number of agencies are looking to rehire federal workers who lost their jobs as part of the Trump administration's mission ...
Trump Administration Reverses Layoffs At These Federal Agencies—After Cutting Bird Flu, FDA Staff
Some employees at the National Nuclear Security Administration, which oversees the U.S.’ nuclear weapons, were reportedly ...
Pennsylvania’s governor says the Trump administration has unfrozen billions in grants and loans
Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro says President Donald Trump’s administration has freed up billions in federal aid that the ...