The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission eliminated a post-9/11 rule requiring new nuclear reactors to be designed to withstand large aircraft impacts, a move proponents say will accelerate reactor development while critics warn removes an important safety layer (NRC).

President Trump called on the UK and allied nations to deploy naval vessels to help secure the Strait of Hormuz as Iran has issued threats against the region's busiest shipping lanes (Reuters). The Trump administration also filed suit against California over the state's vehicle emission rules as part of a broader regulatory offensive (AP).