Secretary Chris Wright has ordered TransAlta's Centralia coal plant Unit 2 in Washington State to remain operational past its scheduled closure date. The decision aims to prevent blackouts and ensure stable electricity supply in the Northwest amid ongoing debates over grid reliability versus clean energy goals.
Energy Department announces $293 million for Genesis Mission AI science and technology challenges
The U.S. Department of Energy has announced a $293 million funding opportunity focused on using artificial intelligence for national science challenges through its Genesis Mission initiative. The program encourages collaboration among labs, industry, and academia across several key sectors. Applications open this spring with further details available online.
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First Lady Melania Trump announces 2026 Spring Garden Tours at the White House
First Lady Melania Trump has announced dates for the annual Spring Garden Tours at the White House in April 2026. The public can visit several historic gardens during this free event with tickets distributed on-site each morning.
House leaders respond to White House release of federal AI framework
House Republican leaders responded after the White House released a federal artificial intelligence framework. They emphasized bipartisan cooperation for future AI legislation focused on innovation and consumer protection.
Chief Operating Officer Kim on government contracts: 'These engagements are strictly for workforce account security of government employees and do not include ICE or any agency within DHS'
Persona Chief Operating Officer Christie Kim said the company does not work with ICE or any agency within DHS following concerns about exposed test data on a non-production subdomain.
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