EPISODE · Jun 17, 2025 · 1 MIN
Trump Ousts Nuclear Regulator, Sparking Safety Concerns
from AURN News · host Ebony McMorris, Jamie Jackson, Clay Cane
President Donald Trump removed NRC Commissioner Christopher Hanson on Monday, breaking decades of precedent by ousting a nuclear regulator without cause. Hanson, a Democrat, was appointed chair under President Biden and was serving a term through 2029. His removal comes shortly after Trump’s executive orders to expand domestic nuclear energy and limit regulatory independence. Experts warn the move could politicize nuclear safety. Subscribe to our newsletter to stay informed with the latest news from a leading Black-owned & controlled media company: https://aurn.com/newsletter Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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President Donald Trump removed NRC Commissioner Christopher Hanson on Monday, breaking decades of precedent by ousting a nuclear regulator without cause. Hanson, a Democrat, was appointed chair under President Biden and was serving a term through 2029. His removal comes shortly after Trump’s executive orders to expand domestic nuclear energy and limit regulatory independence. Experts warn the move could politicize nuclear safety. Subscribe to our newsletter to stay informed with the latest news from a leading Black-owned & controlled media company: https://aurn.com/newsletter
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