U.S. Nuclear Disaster News

National Security March 31

US 'golden dome' back in play as 'insurance policy' decades after Reagan's Cold War-era proposal

The United State needs to invest in a Golden Dome defense system to prevent a nuclear electromagnetic pulse (EMP) strike from crippling the country, an expert warned.

Donald Trump March 8

Iran's supreme leader rejects nuclear talks with US after Trump's overtures

Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Iran's supreme leader, said in a series of X posts Saturday he would not negotiate a nuclear deal with the U.S. due to its demands.

Donald Trump February 16

Trump administration fires nearly 50 nuclear security office employees

The Department of Energy said nearly 50 probationary and clerical employees at the National Nuclear Security Administration were dismissed from their positions.

Trump Transition January 15

Trump Energy Sec pick to share American 'energy dominance' vision at confirmation hearing: 'Agent for change'

Liberty Energy CEO Chris Wright, Trump's energy secretary nominee, is to outline his vision for American "energy dominance" at Senate confirmation hearing.

Crime January 12

Japanese mob boss pleads guilty in New York to conspiring to traffic nuclear materials to Iran

Japanese Yakuza mob boss Takeshi Ebisawa pleaded guilty in Manhattan federal court to conspiring to traffic nuclear materials to Iran among other charges.

VIDEO October 3

North Carolina conditions after Hurricane Helene could 'scare almost anyone': Steve Harrigan

Fox News' Steve Harrigan shares the latest on the Hurricane Helene aftermath in North Carolina on 'America's Newsroom.'

POLITICS August 29

NJ residents hit with doubled bills as lawmakers fume at Murphy's ‘energy disaster plan,' demand hearings

New Jersey residents felt sticker shock from their latest energy bills; several state and at least one federal lawmaker are calling for commonsense policy change and investigations.

Woke August 21

Biden-Harris Department of Energy official calls for 'queering nuclear weapons' as part of radical DEI agenda

A recent DOE hire, Sneha Nair, advocates for nuclear disarmament and "queering nuclear weapons" as part of DEI efforts she views as crucial to bolstering U.S. national security.

Ukraine August 12

Fire at Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant extinguished, Russia, Ukraine exchange blame

Ukraine and Russia accused each other of attacking the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant over the weekend as concerns remain high the over threat of a nuclear meltdown amid continued fighting in the region.

Japan August 6

The US dropped an atomic bomb on Hiroshima on August 6, 1945, leading to the end of WWII

The dropping of the atomic bomb on Hiroshima, Japan, effectively ended WWII, but took thousands of civilian lives. On August 6, 1945, the bomb was dropped on the city.

VIDEO June 9

China is trending in ‘exactly the wrong direction’ environmentally: Rep. Michael Waltz

Rep. Michael Waltz, R-Fla., sounds the alarm on the ‘nuclear threat’ the U.S. is facing on the world stage during an appearance on ‘Fox & Friends Weekend.’

Japan June 3

Police hunt for suspects after war shrine is defaced with graffiti in Tokyo

In Tokyo, Japan, police are searching for suspects who spray-painted the word "toilet" on a stone pillar at Yasukuni Shrine, a site honoring Japan's war dead.

China May 29

Rare dispute reveals China and North Korea's ongoing discord over nuclear weapons

North Korea's recent criticism of China has revealed tensions between the two nations. North Korea condemned China, Japan and South Korea for discussing denuclearization.

Japan May 28

Operating company of Fukushima to use robot to remove melted nuclear fuel from destroyed reactor

A remote-controlled robot aims to retrieve tiny bits of melted fuel debris from one of three damaged reactors in the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant.

Russia May 28

Russia to construct Central Asia's first nuclear power plant in Uzbekistan agreement

Russia and Uzbekistan have signed an agreement for Russia to construct a small nuclear power plant in Uzbekistan. The plant would be Central Asia's first.

Iran May 22

Death of Iran's president temporarily halts UN nuclear talks, official says

Talks between Tehran and the UN nuclear watchdog have been temporarily halted following a helicopter crash that claimed the lives of Iran's president and foreign minister.

Russia May 22

Russia's Kremlin urges 'in-depth dialogue' to ease rising nuclear tensions with the West

The Kremlin has voiced the importance of "in-depth dialogue" to alleviate escalating tensions between Russia and the West when it comes to nuclear matters.

Missouri May 17

Missourians head to Washington to call for a House vote on the Radiation Exposure Compensation Act

Residents of impacted communities are heading to Washington to speak in favor of the Radiation Exposure Compensation Act before it expires this summer.

Russia May 9

Putin defends Russia's planned tactical nuclear weapons drill, calling exercise 'nothing unusual'

The planned exercise involving the practice deployment of tactical nuclear weapons in southern Russia is nothing unusual, according to Russian President Vladimir Putin.

Russia May 7

Russia defends veto of UN resolution prohibiting nuclear weapons in outer space

Russia has defended its veto of a U.N. resolution urging prevention of a space-based nuclear arms race, proposing their own resolution for a ban on space weapons.

Russia May 6

Russia announces nuclear drills in response to 'provocative' comments by Western officials

Russia's Defense Ministry has announced plans for drills simulating the deployment of nuclear weapons. This follows comments by Western officials about the war in Ukraine.

Iran May 6

UN atomic watchdog chief travels to Iran, grapples with Tehran's escalating nuclear program

The head of the United Nations' atomic watchdog recently voiced concerns about Iran's enrichment of uranium and the potential for clandestine activities.

UNITED NATIONS May 2

Russia proposes UN resolution to ban weaponization of outer space

Russia introduced a U.N. resolution to ban all weapons in outer space for all time just a week after vetoing a similar proposal from the United States and Japan.

Georgia April 30

Georgia's second nuclear reactor comes online, may be most expensive power plant ever built at around $35B

Georgia's second new nuclear reactor is now operational. Each can power 500,000 homes and businesses, but the project exceeded both cost and timeline projections.

Missouri April 25

Officials knew Manhattan Project chemicals disposed improperly at Missouri sites, documents reveal

Records have revealed that government officials knowingly disposed toxic chemicals improperly while trying to convince the people of St. Louis that the site was cleaned.

Nuclear April 24

More people exposed to Manhattan Project chemicals deserve compensation, advocates say

Missouri Sen. Josh Hawley is pushing to expand payments to those exposed to Manhattan Project chemicals in states, including Alaska, Kentucky and Tennessee.

UNITED NATIONS April 24

Russia sinks space nuke ban at UN amid rumors of Putin's orbital weapon

The White House in February claimed that it had intelligence suggesting Russia was developing a space-based weapon that would destroy satellites and cause untold chaos.

Japan April 24

IAEA experts review treated radioactive wastewater from Fukushima nuclear power plant in Japan

Experts from the United Nations nuclear agency have inspected the treated radioactive wastewater that has been discharged into the Pacific from Japan's Fukushima nuclear plant.

Japan April 19

US envoy pays tribute to victims during visit to Japan's Nagasaki A-bomb museum

Linda Thomas-Greenfield, the American envoy to the United Nations, visited the atomic bomb museum in Nagasaki, Japan, becoming the first U.S. cabinet member to do so.

Ukraine April 15, 2024

IAEA warns that attacks on a nuclear plant in Russian-controlled Ukraine put the world at risk

Ukraine and Russia traded blame for the attacks on Europe’s largest nuclear power plant before the United Nations Security Council on Monday; attacks put the world 'close to a nuclear accident.'