Small Reactor Innovations Spur Global Interest in Nuclear Energy

With the ‘democratization of nuclear’ on the horizon, international regulators wonder if inspections, licensing can be streamlined without compromising safety. Few Paris Climate Accord nations are meeting decarbonization goals, but with 31—including the United States—signing onto a $300 billion pledge to triple nuclear energy generation by 2050, those aims remain viable, panelists at a May

What Loss of Federal Funding and Tax-Exempt Status Could Mean for Harvard

Historically, private, for-profit colleges have had a difficult time remaining financially stable. For decades, Harvard University has remained atop many prestigious rankings, alongside seven other Ivy League schools, Stanford, MIT, and the most elite, expensive, private, nonprofit institutions across the nation. If President Donald Trump succeeds in revoking its tax-exempt or federal grant eligibility status—which

Supreme Court Justice Jackson Says Trump’s Criticisms of Judges Are ‘Attacks on Our Democracy’

The justice did not specifically mention Trump during her speech but spoke about ’the elephant in the room.’ Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson said on May 1 that President Donald Trump’s criticism of some judges seemed “designed to intimidate the judiciary.” Jackson did not specifically mention Trump during her speech but spoke about “the

Supreme Court Justice Jackson Says Criticisms of Judges Are ‘Attacks on Our Democracy’

Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson said on May 1 that recent criticisms of judges are “attacks on our democracy.” Jackson apparently commented on President Donald Trump’s recent criticisms of some judges, although she did not specifically mention Trump during her speech and instead spoke about “the elephant in the room.” “The attacks are not

Two Democratic Governors Considering a Run for President in 2028

Kentucky Gov. Beshear and former Rhode Island Gov. Raimondo said they’re open to running, while several others are the subject of speculation. WASHINGTON—A number of U.S. governors are indicating that they may seek the Democratic nomination for president in the 2028 general election. The 61st U.S. presidential election will be held on Nov. 7, 2028.

Guns Trafficked to Mexican Cartels Could Result in Terrorism Charges for ‘Straw Purchasers,’ Officials Say

Federal officials on the southern border say the president’s designation of cartels as terrorist organizations put more teeth in gun trafficking enforcement. Federal law enforcement officials along the U.S. Southern Border warned U.S. citizens that the Trump administration has added a new wrinkle to the crime of trafficking guns and cash into Mexico. They said