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Blackout risk in 18 months

 Shockingly vulnerable US power grid could result in 18-month nationwide blackout, expert warns

https://nypost.com/2026/08/19/us-news/shockingly-vulnerable-us-power-grid-could-result-in-18-month-nationwide-blackout-expert-warns/

Our DOE secretary's lies

 Here is Fox News' Bret Baier asking legitimate questions. Just like his Mafia boss, he painted a rosy picture of everything. Wow! It is scary to think what else could he be lying about. Total loss of credibility!

https://youtu.be/6lNoR4w5taQ?si=UTYeGAW6ZYA9j6Yj

MAGA DOE does not believe in clean energy

 Anonymouly contributed:

Excerpt:

GAO confirmed what’s been clear from the start: the Trump administration broke the law when it gutted investments in affordable, clean energy. Secretary Wright unilaterally rewrote a spending bill signed into law by President Trump, all so he could benefit handpicked industries at the expense of clean energy research Americans are counting on to lower their energy bills. GAO has made clear that this was not merely a policy choice—it was a clear violation of appropriations law.

Full text:

https://democrats-appropriations.house.gov/news/press-releases/gao-investigation-requested-kaptur-murray-confirms-energy-department-illegally

Security Clearance and Access Rules for Thee but Not for Me

“Brass said the newly public FBI records are likely to renew debate over judgment, risk-taking and security vulnerabilities among elected officials as investigations related to his conduct continue.”

https://abc7.com/amp/post/new-fbi-files-reveal-former-rep-eric-swalwell-admitted-relationship-suspected-chinese-operative-christine-fang/19694681/

Viability of fusion power plants

 Topic to be discussed. Anonymously contributed.

Criteria for the economic viability of fusion power plants

https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s10894-026-00577-9

He is talking about nuking Iran!

Former Republican congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene is alleging that President Trump is discussing nuking Iran in closed-door warfare meetings.

https://www.the-express.com/news/politics/214056/Trump-iran-war-nuclear-MTG