The Nuclear Regulatory Commission has rolled back over a dozen regulations including a 2009 rule requiring new nuclear plants to withstand 9/11-style aircraft impacts, a move expected to significantly reduce costs and delays for future reactor projects (multiple outlets). The NRC acknowledged the rule was not essential for public safety.

The United States is easing sanctions on Russian oil, according to BBC World Business Express—a notable shift given the ongoing energy market pressures from the Iran conflict.