Defense Production Act

The Center for Biological Diversity sued the Trump administration for refusing to release documents related to an executive order promoting glyphosate production. The lawsuit claims the order, which delegates authority under the Defense Production Act to boost glyphosate and elemental phosphorus production, was influenced by the pesticide industry. Bayer, the sole U.S. producer of glyphosate-based herbicides, is highlighted in the case.

The Columbia Energy Center coal plant, initially slated for retirement in 2024, received $19 million from the Trump administration to modernize its operations and extended its closure to 2029. Emissions of pollutants like carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, and particulate matter significantly increased in 2025, according to Department of Natural Resources records.

President Trump stated he previously viewed Anthropic as a national security threat but noted improved relations. The Trump administration imposed export restrictions on Anthropic's AI models after Amazon reported a vulnerability, prompting technical discussions and collaborative efforts to address AI risks. Anthropic expressed commitment to working with the administration to protect critical infrastructure.

The article summarizes a Defense Business Brief covering a Tech Summit recap, the invocation of the Defense Production Act, and INDOPACOM's name change. These updates highlight developments in defense policy and military command structure.

The Pentagon is using the Defense Production Act to address potential collusion in supply chain and industrial base issues. Assistant Secretary of Defense for Industrial Base Policy Michael Cadenazzi emphasized voluntary agreements to resolve problems that could lead to collusion.

The Trump administration awarded Duke Energy a $28.4 million grant to upgrade a coal plant in North Carolina, part of a broader $525 million effort to support coal power. Critics argue the funding prioritizes fossil fuels over renewable energy, while the Department of Energy cites national security and energy infrastructure goals.

President Donald Trump announced a $700 million federal investment in coal power infrastructure across the U.S., using the Defense Production Act to save 13 coal plants and build two new ones, while criticizing renewable energy subsidies. The initiative aims to preserve 14,000 coal jobs and includes funding for coal plants in 10 states and a coal export terminal in California.

President Donald Trump is using the Defense Production Act to allocate $700 million to coal-fired power plants, labeling them 'clean, beautiful coal.' The funds aim to protect 14 coal plants, 42 coalmines, and build new facilities, including an export terminal in Oakland, California, and a plant in Alaska. The initiative supports coal industry revival despite coal being the most carbon-dense fossil fuel and a major contributor to climate and health issues.

President Donald Trump announced a $700 million investment in coal power infrastructure using the Defense Production Act to save 13 existing plants and build two new ones in Alaska and West Virginia. He criticized renewable energy subsidies and highlighted the economic benefits of coal, including saving 14,000 jobs.

The U.S. Department of Energy announced $700 million in support for the coal industry using the Defense Production Act, including $425 million to extend 12 coal plants. Environmentalists criticized the move, calling coal dirty and expensive. Wheeling Power Company received $50 million to modernize the Mitchell Plant in West Virginia.

The Trump Administration is using the Defense Production Act to allocate up to $500 million for 13 coal plants and a coal export terminal in California, citing energy security. The Department of Energy also announced an advanced nuclear reactor achieving criticality. The coal industry has declined due to competition from natural gas and renewables, though recent electricity demand increases have slowed retirements.

President Donald Trump announced a $700 million investment in coal power infrastructure, using the Defense Production Act to save 13 coal plants and build two new ones, claiming it will save 14,000 jobs. He criticized renewable energy subsidies and highlighted coal as a critical energy source.

President Donald Trump announced a $700 million investment in coal power infrastructure using the Defense Production Act to save 13 existing plants and build two new ones, claiming it will save 14,000 coal jobs. He criticized renewable energy subsidies and highlighted support from his administration and Republican officials.

President Donald Trump announced a $700 million investment in coal power infrastructure using the Defense Production Act to save 13 existing plants and build two new ones, claiming it will preserve 14,000 coal jobs. The initiative targets coal plants in states like West Virginia, Kentucky, and Alaska, while criticizing Democratic-backed renewable energy subsidies and highlighting coal as a critical energy source.

President Donald Trump announced a $700 million investment in coal power infrastructure across multiple states, including Pennsylvania, using the Defense Production Act to save 13 coal plants and create two new ones. The initiative aims to preserve 14,000 coal jobs and prioritize coal over renewable energy, with projects in Alaska, West Virginia, and other states.

President Donald Trump announced a $700 million investment in coal power infrastructure across the U.S. using the Defense Production Act to save 13 coal plants, build two new ones, and create 14,000 jobs. He criticized renewable energy subsidies and highlighted coal as a critical energy source, with projects in states like Alaska, West Virginia, and Maryland.

President Donald Trump announced a $700 million plan to support the U.S. coal industry using the Defense Production Act, aiming to fund 13 coal plants, build new facilities in Alaska and West Virginia, restart a Maryland plant, and create over 14,000 jobs. The initiative seeks to reverse the industry's decline by extending coal plants' operational lives and enhancing energy grid reliability.

President Donald Trump announced a $700 million investment in coal power infrastructure using the Defense Production Act to save 13 coal plants and build two new ones in Alaska and West Virginia. The funding aims to save 14,000 coal jobs and shift federal energy policy away from renewables, with projects in multiple states and coal mines across nine states receiving support.

Trump used the Defense Production Act to support U.S. coal plants. Coal is described as the most significant fossil fuel contributor to climate change.

President Donald Trump is allocating nearly $700 million to support US coal production through the Defense Production Act and Energy Department grants, aiming to create 14,000 jobs and reduce electricity costs. The announcement follows a report indicating renewable energy surpassed coal in production last year.

President Donald Trump invoked the Defense Production Act to order federal support for coal-based plants and projects, allocating $700 million for the initiative.

Donald Trump is using the Defense Production Act to allocate $700 million to coal-fired power plants, aiming to support what he calls 'beautiful clean coal' despite its status as a dirty fossil fuel. Critics accuse him of prioritizing polluters by invoking wartime powers to prop up coal output.

Donald Trump is using the Defense Production Act to allocate $700 million to coal-fired power plants in the US, aiming to support coal output. Critics accuse him of prioritizing polluters over environmental concerns, as coal is described as the dirtiest fossil fuel.

US President Donald Trump plans to allocate $700 million through the Defense Production Act to support existing coal-fired power plants, fund two new ones, and build a West Coast export terminal. The move aims to sustain the coal industry despite its decline due to competition from natural gas and solar energy's rapid growth.

The Washington Post editorial board criticized Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner's 'Take Back American Power' plan, accusing him of offering 'fantastical solutions' to voters' concerns. The plan includes a four-year freeze on electricity rates and a windfall tax on big oil profits. The board argued that Platner's proposals rely too heavily on government intervention and price controls.

The United States and Canada are both rebuilding their defense industrial bases to ensure production capability for future conflicts, recognizing they cannot succeed in isolation. Both countries are implementing active industrial policies including the Defense Production Act and government incentives to strengthen domestic defense manufacturing rather than relying on globalized supply chains.

The White House is considering using the Defense Production Act to influence the Spirit Airlines takeover. President Trump has expressed openness to federal action, stating publicly he would 'do it to save the jobs.'

President Trump invoked the Defense Production Act to boost oil, coal, and energy infrastructure, citing national security. He issued five memos targeting oil, coal, natural gas, electric grid equipment, and large-scale energy projects.

President Trump invoked the 1950 Defense Production Act to boost domestic energy production, citing high gasoline prices and rising power costs amid the Iran war. The move authorizes the Energy Department to use GOP budget law funds for petroleum, coal, natural gas, and grid infrastructure projects, addressing supply chain bottlenecks and long wait times for critical energy equipment.