John Haughey
Reporter
John Haughey is an award-winning Epoch Times reporter who covers U.S. elections, U.S. Congress, energy, defense, and infrastructure.
Mr. Haughey has more than 45 years of media experience. You can reach John via email at [email protected]
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Trump Signs Executive Orders to Boost US Nuclear Industry
The president issues four orders designed to accelerate commercial reactor development and reform the Nuclear Regulatory Agency.
Senators Question Spending Cuts in Key Nuclear, Science Programs
With permits coming for the nation’s first small modular reactor, Energy Secretary Wright says diverted ‘green’ money will meet the ‘challenge of our time.’
Fiery Senate EPA Budget Hearing Presages Clashes to Come
The administration’s 55-percent slash in agency spending drew heated objections from Democrats in debates that devolved into shouting matches.
House Republicans Balk at Interior’s Proposed 30-Percent Budget Cut
Administration’s $11.9 billion plan eliminates up to 10 percent of agency workers, spurring Western lawmakers to question if savings are worth their cost.
Hegseth Orders Probe Into 2021 Afghanistan Withdrawal, Previous Investigations
Several reports and hearings have found successive administrations culpable.
Even With Trump’s Orders, an Uncertain Future for Pennsylvania’s Coal Miners
While federal support may keep some power plants open, natural gas, steel uncertainty, and population decline are the main threats to Monongahela Valley coal.
Operators, Monitors Call on Congress to Make Pipeline Safety a Priority Again
Senate hearing a key step in refocusing Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration on moving energy instead of serving as a ‘climate change agency.’
Energy Budget Blueprint Cuts $19.3 Billion From Biden-Era Initiatives
House panels get first glimpse of Department of Energy’s $45 billion spending request, which is nearly 10-percent less than this year’s enacted budget.
Record March Production Kicks Off Projected Boom in US LNG Exports
With an eighth export terminal coming online, two more starting up, and the Trump administration eager to pump up the volume, demand for U.S. gas has swelled.
Small Reactor Innovations Spur Global Interest in Nuclear Energy
With the ‘democratization of nuclear’ on the horizon, regulators wonder whether inspections, licensing can be streamlined without compromising safety.
