Washington, July 25 (IANS) US President Donald Trump renewed his criticism of wind energy, saying his administration would seek to prevent the approval of new wind farms while promoting nuclear power, coal, natural gas and other forms of what he called reliable energy.Speaking during a White House event highlighting advances in civilian nuclear technology, Trump said wind energy remained expensive, unreliable and heavily dependent on government support.”We have not approved anything having to do…
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Washington, July 25 (IANS) President Donald Trump on announced that four privately funded advanced reactors had reached critical milestones under an administration-backed programme aimed at accelerating nuclear innovation.Speaking at the White House alongside senior administration officials and executives from four nuclear technology companies, Trump said the achievement marked the beginning of a new era for the US nuclear industry after decades of decline.”America is building again. America is …
Washington, July 6 (IANS) US President Donald Trump has launched a year-long nationwide campaign to commemorate the 250th anniversary of American independence, with the White House promising a series of patriotic celebrations, restoration of national landmarks and renewed investment in historic sites as the United States begins marking a milestone in its democratic history.Interior Secretary Doug Burgum, whose department is overseeing much of the federal effort, said the celebrations held over t…
Washington, July 2 (IANS) US President Donald Trump has said his visit to North Dakota to dedicate the Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library also marked the inaugural flight of a newly refurbished Air Force One aircraft, calling it “a great plane” after what he said was the first such flight in 37 years. Addressing supporters in Medora on Wednesday (local time), Trump highlighted the aircraft before turning to a speech celebrating former President Theodore Roosevelt.”This was an inaugural flig…
Washington, July 2 (IANS) US President Donald Trump invoked the legacy of former President Theodore Roosevelt to call for courage, ambition and national unity as he helped dedicate the Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library in Medora, North Dakota, ahead of America’s 250th anniversary celebrations.Speaking at the library’s opening and later at a public event on Wednesday (local time), Trump described Roosevelt as a leader who “embodied the heart and soul and fight and spirit of our country as m…
Washington, June 5 (IANS) US President Donald Trump has announced a sweeping package of measures aimed at expanding the coal industry, pledging federal support for coal plants, coal mines and export infrastructure while arguing that coal remains essential to America’s energy security and economic competitiveness.Speaking at the White House, Trump described the initiative as a major step towards lowering energy costs and strengthening the nation’s electricity grid.“Today, we’re taking historic …
Washington, May 31 (IANS) As the United States prepares to mark the 250th anniversary of its independence next month, the Trump administration is facing a series of political and legal challenges, from questions over anniversary celebrations in Washington to growing controversy surrounding immigration detention policies and key Senate races ahead of the midterm elections. Speaking on CNN’s “State of the Union” on Sunday, Interior Secretary Doug Burgum defended the administration’s Freedom 250 in…
Washington, May 27 (IANS) President Donald Trump on Wednesday described Venezuela as an emerging strategic partner of the United States, saying the South American nation was rapidly becoming a major energy supplier to America after years of strained relations and sanctions. Speaking during a Cabinet meeting at the White House, Trump said Venezuela’s oil industry was now being “professionalised for the first time ever” and claimed the country’s revenues were being protected from corruptio…
Washington, Feb 3 (IANS) US Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins and Energy Secretary Doug Burgum welcomed the US–India trade deal, citing benefits for farmers, energy producers and the broader US economy.Rollins said the agreement would expand US farm exports to India’s large and growing market. “New US-India deal will export more American farm products to India’s massive market, lifting prices, and pumping cash into rural America,” she said.She noted that in 2024 the US agricultural …
Washington, Feb 3 (IANS) US President Donald Trump announced the creation of what he called the “US Strategic Critical Minerals Reserve,” describing it as the first-ever civilian stockpile of critical minerals designed to protect American industry during supply shocks.“We’re announcing the creation of the US Strategic Critical Minerals Reserve, the first ever stockpile of critical minerals that you’ve been hearing so much about,” Trump said on Monday during a signing event attended by Ca…