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Point man on Yucca Mountain calls new bill ‘Screw Nevada 2’

“Screw Nevada Two.” That’s how Nevada’s chief critic of the Yucca Mountain nuclear waste project views legislation that will be discussed next week in a House Energy and Commerce subcommittee titled the “Nuclear Waste Policy Amendments Act of 2017.”

Trump on offensive prior to public hearing on Russia, US election

President Donald Trump on Monday accused Democrats of making up allegations that Russia interfered in last year’s election, and said Congress and the FBI should be going after media leaks instead.

U.S. rushes to add laser-armed drones to missile defense network

The U.S. Missile Defense Agency says it already has conducted tests of a “directed-energy airborne laser” fired from a military drone that would be capable of zapping rockets almost as soon as they are launched.

Native Americans hoping Trump’s ‘America first’ helps first Americans

Native Americans hope President Donald Trump doesn’t forget America’s first inhabitants as he promises to put “America first.” Tribes have been reaching out to the Republican administration since it took office last month, saying they’re ready to help it meet its campaign promises of improving the economy and creating more jobs for Americans.

Trump to American people: ‘This moment is your moment’

President Donald J. Trump declared war on Washington as he delivered his inaugural address Friday on the steps of America’s Capitol.

10 promises Trump made for his first day in office

Behind in the polls in late October, Donald Trump ventured to Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, to give American voters a “contract” detailing what he would achieve during his first day in office. But as Trump becomes president on Friday, it remains hazy as to which actions he will immediately take.