The Latest Breaking News from Energy Department

Despite trims, the Energy Department is still wasting billions.

The administration said it plans to lay off 20 to 30 employees at the EPA and 187 at the Energy Department, according to a court filing.

The Energy Department has identified thousands of federal workers it deems "nonessential" and would not be protected if there is a large-scale reduction in force

Trump administration's firing of over 300 NNSA employees raises concerns about national security and staff expertise.

US Energy Department to dismiss probationary employees, raising concerns about cybersecurity readiness.

Legal challenges and controversy surround Trump administration's cuts to federal agency spending and diversity programs.

Energy Secretary Chris Wright outlines key priorities for the Energy Department, focusing on energy security, modernization, and innovation.

The U.S. Department of Energy was created in 1977 by merging two agencies with different missions: the Atomic Energy Commission, which developed, tested and maintained the nation’s nuclear weapons, and the Energy Research and Development Administration, a collection of domestic energy research programs.

Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm says the incoming Trump administration should proceed cautiously as it considers proposals for new natural gas export terminals