Photo: Highly enriched uranium awaiting secure transportation by rail on September 26, 2010. Credit: National Nuclear Security Administration – Photo: 2018 The CIA and FBI are often depicted in movies for their roles in defending the nation against espionage and attacks by adversaries like China. Less recognized, however, is the critical role played by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) in national security. In August, the DOE announced nearly $1 billion in funding opportunities to strengthen the United States’ critical minerals and materials supply chains. Launched under President Trump’s Executive Order on Unleashing American Energy, the initiative aims to reduce dependence on foreign suppliers by boosting domestic mining, processing, and manufacturing. Energy Secretary Chris Wright emphasized that reshoring critical material production is essential for…
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