Trump Pushes Nuclear Energy and 'Gold Standard' Science in Bold Executive Orders

President Donald Trump has inked a series of executive orders aimed at reshaping the landscape of federal science and energy policy, signaling a bold push to prioritize nuclear energy and restore what he calls the "gold standard" for scientific research. The moves come amid claims that public trust in science was eroded during the COVID-19 pandemic, with conservatives pointing to politicized responses as a key culprit.

Trump's orders include directives to boost the nuclear industry and domestic uranium mining, alongside a pointed effort to strip political considerations from public-sector science. A senior White House official highlighted a troubling decline in "disruptive research" and biomedical investments, coupled with instances of fraud and irreproducible studies. The administration’s goal? Rebuild confidence in science by grounding it in rigorous, transparent methods.

Elsewhere, international tensions simmer as the U.S. and Iran lock horns over uranium enrichment during nuclear talks in Rome. Meanwhile, Ukrainian prisoners were freed in a swap with Russia, a rare diplomatic win for President Zelenskyy. On the domestic front, a Milwaukee judge’s clash with ICE over allegedly aiding an illegal immigrant has sparked heated debate, while Republican attorneys general rallied at the U.S.-Mexico border to celebrate funding for Trump’s signature border wall.

In other news, JD Vance warned Naval Academy graduates of a "dangerous era" ahead, and a Wisconsin man fired for refusing to use preferred pronouns is appealing to the Trump administration. Alex Soros faced backlash for condemning violence while funding anti-Israel groups, and RFK Jr. stirred controversy by backtracking on autism research timelines. As budget battles heat up, Democrats dubbed a GOP bill "bureaucratic water torture," while Republicans relish their newfound leverage.