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Biden nuclear nominee would continue Trump-era plutonium pit production plans

President Biden’s nominee to oversee nuclear warhead development says the U.S. should continue plans to ramp up production of plutonium cores, a key component used in nuclear weapons.

4 years ago

Four friction points to watch in the FY21 defense budget

Congress will receive President Donald Trump’s FY21 budget proposal for the Pentagon and other federal agencies on Monday, but don’t expect it to pass as drafted.

5 years ago

Trump’s new nuclear weapon has been deployed

The W76-2 has made its maiden voyage, the Pentagon said Tuesday.

By Aaron Mehta

5 years ago

Trump will seek 20% budget boost for nukes, says Inhofe

President Trump plans to ask Congress for $20 billion for the federal agency that maintains America’s weapons for fiscal 2021, an increase from last fiscal year.

5 years ago

In nuclear spending fight, it’s Trump’s Hill allies vs. White House budget office

Key Republicans in Congress are appealing to President Donald Trump for a significant budget boost for nuclear modernization.

By Aaron Mehta and Joe Gould

5 years ago

Smith: Trim budget fat in America’s nuclear triad

House Armed Services Committee Chairman Adam Smith says he's open to cutting back quantities of nuclear arms instead of one leg of the nation’s nuclear triad.

6 years ago