“End Nuclear Insanity Before Nuclear Insanity Ends Humanity” ~llaw
Mar 18, 2025
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LLAW’s NUCLEAR WORLD NEWS TODAY and the GLOBAL RISKS & CONSEQUENCES TOMORROW
In My Opinion:
Who the hell are these disruptive and obviously inexperienced people collectively called DOGE and how is it that Elon Musk, who is not even an official nor elected standing in the U.S. government, and his “Komputer Kiddies” have so much ridiculously unqualified power and are making a huge mess of everything they are doing? Every decision they have made has ultimately been wrong, and they have also illegally “broken” into secured governmental agencies and their offices in order to access confidential information that they are not qualified nor authorized to even see, much less control. This illegal process and the unlawful insubordination obviously allowed by Trump cannot continue to stand! If necessary, the U.S. military must step up and put a stop to this process even if it means the insubordination of themselves before the current “Commander in Chief” — who may well be a “traitor” to the United States of America — and who is not acting as the job requires, per se, “one of the most important roles for the President of the United States is that of Commander in Chief. Acting in this capacity, the President finds themselves ultimately responsible for the safety and security of the United States and its citizens.”
Weakening our nuclear security in this time of critical strain among major nuclear armed nations is just about the stupidest move imaginable given the erosion of the last bastion of nuclear war prevention called “deterrence” that Trump has already substantially weakened on an international basis, yet here we are, threatening our own and other free world nations by arbitrarily firing critically experienced and knowledgably endowed protectors of our own nuclear arsenal. This is pure and utter insanity . . . ~llaw
Today’s Story:
Elon Musk’s DOGE Cuts Hit Critical Nuclear Weapons Agency
Published Mar 17, 2025 at 1:47 PM EDT
By Jordan King
US News Reporter
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More than 130 National Nuclear Security Administration employees have been reportedly paid off after their positions were targeted in cuts recommended by the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE).
This is according to internal agency documents seen by The New York Times, which also said an additional 27 workers were mass-fired and not rehired.
Newsweek has contacted the Energy Department, which runs the National Nuclear Security Administration, via email, for comment.
Why It Matters
The National Nuclear Security Administration manages America’s 3,748 nuclear bombs and warheads, while also working to modernize them.
These cuts, part of Donald Trump and billionaire Elon Musk‘s efforts to do away with what they consider government waste and corruption, come at a time with mounting global tensions and multiple threats of nuclear war.
What To Know
At least 27 engineers, 13 analysts, 12 project managers, six budget analysts, five physicists or scientists, along with attorneys, compliance officers and technologists, have left the agency, according to the NYT.
These include four people involved in the secure transportation of nuclear materials, six who build reactors for nuclear submarines and one biochemist and engineer who enforced safety standards at a Texas-based nuclear warhead assembling plant.
The Energy Department reportedly said that most of the fired employees were administrative and clerical, not critical to the agency’s operation.
Some of the people who left had a top-secret security clearance, called Q, which provides access to how nuclear weapons are designed and used, according to NYT analysis.
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Those who left were reportedly offered administration leave with pay until September before resigning.
Speaking specifically about the loss of employees who used to transport nuclear materials, The agency’s former deputy administrator for nonproliferation under President Joe Biden, Corey Hinderstein, said: “We were already understaffed there. Because how do you get people with extremely advanced security skills to be able to defend a nuclear weapon on the road and are willing to be long-haul truckers?”
What People Are Saying
The Department of Energy’s chief spokesman Ben Dietderich said: “Contrary to news reports, the Energy Department’s nuclear weapons production plants and nuclear laboratories are operated by federal contractors and have been exempt” (from cuts)
Energy Department spokesperson Andrea Woods said: “N.N.S.A is committed to continuing its critical national security mission through the development, modernization and stewardship of America’s nuclear deterrent and nonproliferation and counterterrorism efforts.”
What Happens Next
It remains to be seen whether the National Nuclear Security Administration will be allowed to rehire for these positions and what impact this will have on how the agency is run.Subscribed
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TODAY’s NUCLEAR WORLD’s NEWS DIGEST, Tuesday, (03/18/2025)
All Things Nuclear
NEWS
How nuclear deterrence in Europe may change – WCMU Public Radio
WCMU Public Radio
If it’s nuclear arsenal that actually becomes a priority for European countries, that’s bad because nuclear winter, radioactivity, all of the adverse …
How nuclear deterrence in Europe may change – Utah Public Radio
Utah Public Radio
All Things Considered. Next Up: 4:00 PM The Music Never Stopped. 0:00. 0 … How nuclear deterrence in Europe may change. NPR. By A Martínez.
How nuclear deterrence in Europe may change | Maine Public
Maine Public
… Nuclear Planning Group that is inside of NATO. … CORMARIE: And France has made it very clear through all of its presidents that its nuclear weapons …
Nuclear Power
NEWS
Zaporizhzhia: Trump suggests Ukraine’s largest nuclear plant is on the line in talks with … – CNN
CNN
The fate of the Russian-occupied Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant has been a concern since Moscow’s forces stormed the facility in March 2022.
Energy Dept. approves money for restarting Palisades nuclear plant – Detroit Free Press
Detroit Free Press
The loan disbursement by President Trump’s Department of Energy signals continued support for the Biden-era initiative to restart the Palisades …
DOE Approves Loan Disbursement Tied to Restart of Michigan Nuclear Plant
American Public Power Association
U.S. Department of Energy Secretary Chris Wright on March 17 announced the release of the second loan disbursement to Holtec for the Palisades …
Nuclear Power Emergencies
NEWS
Public Communications Playbook for Energy Emergencies – National Governors Association
National Governors Association
… Emergency Response); Amy Thomas, Steven Medved, Tobias Sellier, and Giacomo Wray (American Public Power Association); Christine Csizmadia (Nuclear …
Operational event at Ling Ao Nuclear Power Station – Government Information Centre
Government Information Centre
The Nuclear Emergency Committee Office of the Guangdong Province notified the Security Bureau today (March 18) of an operational event at Ling Ao …
Nuclear War Threats
NEWS
Trump warns Iran will be ‘held responsible’ for Houthi attacks from Yemen – Al Jazeera
Al Jazeera
But Parnell was quick to specify that Trump was not seeking war either, despite the US’s new threats. “This is also not an endless offensive. This …
Elon Musk’s DOGE Cuts Hit Critical Nuclear Weapons Agency – Newsweek
Newsweek
… threats of nuclear war. What To Know. At least 27 engineers, 13 analysts, 12 project managers, six budget analysts, five physicists or scientists …
US Think Tank Issues Update on China’s Nuclear Weapons Arsenal – Newsweek
Newsweek
… nuclear threats, to end nuclear monopoly, and to prevent a nuclear war. China Displays Nuclear Missiles. Military vehicles carry China’s DF-41 nuclear …
Nuclear War
NEWS
Zaporizhzhia: Trump suggests Ukraine’s largest nuclear plant is on the line in talks with … – CNN
CNN
Now, the Zaporizhzhia plant is expected to be part of negotiations to end the war in Ukraine, Trump administration officials said this week. Ad …
Ukraine war latest: Trump pushing for ceasefire announcement after call with Putin
The Independent
Comes as Russian official says Moscow will seek ‘ironclad’ guarantees in any peace deal that Nato nations will exclude Kyiv from membership
NATO Nation Confirms India Stopped Nuclear War? Big Claim On PM Modi’s Role In … – YouTube
YouTube
persuaded Russian President Vladimir Putin not to use tactical nuclear weapons in the Ukraine war … NATO Nation Confirms India Stopped Nuclear War?
Yellowstone Caldera
NEWS
New hydrothermal feature popped up in Yellowstone last year – Buckrail
Buckrail
YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK — According to the Yellowstone Volcano Observatory’s (YVO) latest Caldera Chronicles, a new hydrothermal feature popped …
Is it getting closer? America looks to Yellowstone after 700,000 years – Ecoportal
Ecoportal
This supervolcano is known to have had eruptions through the past years; however, it has been 700,000 since its major eruption and people are …
Volcanic Activity Worldwide 17 Mar 2025: Santiaguito Volcano, Fuego, Semeru, Ibu, Dukono …
Volcano Discovery
… caldera volcano. It followed the magnitude 4.4 earthquake … List and interactive map of current and past earthquakes near Yellowstone volcano.