WASHINGTON — In a landmark move signaling a dramatic renaissance for American atomic energy, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) officially closed on a $1.9 billion federal loan to NextEra Energy on Tuesday. The substantial capital infusion is earmarked to fully refurbish and restart the shuttered 615-megawatt Duane Arnold Energy Center located in Linn County,…
WASHINGTON — In what President Donald Trump has hailed as "THE BIGGEST OIL DEAL IN WORLD HISTORY," the United States has entered into a sweeping energy agreement with Venezuela. The accord ostensibly secures majority U.S. control over more than 65 billion barrels of crude oil, a development that the White House claims will fundamentally alter…
WASHINGTON — In a major move aimed at bolstering Gulf security, the U.S. Department of State has approved a potential Foreign Military Sale (FMS) to Qatar featuring up to four Boeing KC-46A Pegasus aerial refueling aircraft and associated logistics, defense systems, and technical support. The prospective package carries an estimated total price tag of $4.50…
