Streamlining Processes at Department of Energy National Laboratories

President-elect Donald Trump nominated Chris Wright, CEO of Liberty Energy, as Energy secretary. Wright aims to streamline processes at the Department of Energy National Laboratories to enhance scientific research and innovation. He emphasizes reducing unnecessary bureaucracy and costs while maintaining safety standards.

Appointments of Hung Cao and Paul Dabbar by President Trump

President Trump appointed Hung Cao as under secretary of the Navy and Paul Dabbar as deputy secretary of commerce. Both men are Navy veterans and graduates of the United States Naval Academy. Cao is a refugee who ran for U.S. Senate in Virginia, endorsed by Trump. Dabbar served in Trump's Department of Energy and has a background in the energy sector.

Ivanpah Solar Electric Generating System Closure

The Ivanpah Solar Electric Generating System in California's Mojave desert is closing 14 years early despite $1.6 billion in loan guarantees from the Department of Energy. It has been criticized for incinerating birds and other animals within the reflecting zone.

Solar Geoengineering Experiments

Experiments to alter the climate using solar geoengineering are being tracked by the United States through the NOAA and Department of Energy. Concerns exist about the potential negative impacts of these projects.

Alleged Collaboration Between Department of Energy and CIA Program on UFOs

Rep. Anna Paulina Luna questions Department of Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm about alleged collaboration with CIA program to retrieve crashed UFOs and reverse engineer alien technology, sparking controversy and social media buzz.