Quantifying the value of science infrastructure is no easy task, but it’s essential for shaping smart investments. RTI’s work with neutron scattering facilities showcases how federal research infrastructure fuels innovation…
Learn MoreThe United States is taking bold steps to reclaim leadership in nuclear energy through Executive Order 14302. The directive aims to rebuild the domestic nuclear fuel cycle, accelerate advanced reactor…
Learn MoreThis executive order initiates sweeping reforms of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) to accelerate the growth of U.S. nuclear energy. It criticizes the agency for slow licensing processes and outdated…
Learn MoreA new executive order directs the rapid deployment of advanced nuclear reactors—such as small modular and microreactors—to power military bases and critical AI infrastructure. With national security in mind, the…
Learn MoreAs demand for wireless spectrum grows with emerging technologies like 5G, the NTIA is working to modernize its outdated spectrum IT systems to better serve federal needs. While progress has…
Learn MoreAs viruses continue to mutate, traditional vaccines must be frequently updated—sometimes annually. Universal vaccines aim to break that cycle by offering longer-lasting protection against multiple or all strains of a…
Learn MoreGAO’s May 2025 report reviews the Air Force’s reevaluation of the permanent headquarters location for U.S. Space Command. Despite a multi-phase process that reaffirmed Huntsville, Alabama as the preferred site,…
Learn MoreThe U.S. is accelerating the deployment of advanced nuclear technologies to power military bases and critical AI infrastructure, aiming to enhance energy resilience and national security. A new executive order…
Learn MoreThe Department of Defense is taking steps to better support military-connected families who choose homeschooling, following the recent Executive Order promoting educational freedom. A department-wide review will assess current resources,…
Learn MoreThe Department of Defense has launched a review of library materials at its military educational institutions to ensure alignment with its core warfighting mission. Institutions are tasked with identifying and…
Learn MoreA new directive from the Secretary of Defense mandates that admissions to the U.S. Military Service Academies be based solely on merit, with no consideration of race, ethnicity, or sex.…
Learn MoreA new executive order establishes a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve and a U.S. Digital Asset Stockpile to manage federally held digital currencies like Bitcoin. This move aims to position the United…
Learn MoreThe GAO examined the impacts of Senate blanket holds on general and flag officer (GFO) nominations, spotlighting a 10-month hold in 2023 that stalled 447 military promotions. While unit-level readiness…
Learn MoreThis report examines the unprecedented use of Presidential Drawdown Authority (PDA) to supply over $31 billion in military aid—primarily to Ukraine—since 2022. While the Defense Department has rapidly delivered weapons…
Learn MoreThis executive order launches a comprehensive overhaul of the U.S. foreign defense sales process to make it faster, more accountable, and more aligned with national security goals. It directs streamlined…
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