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Fed Moves Threaten Murals, SNAP Staff, Reactor Deal

6/17/2026

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Story summary
  • Federal actions have been criticized for threatening art, immigration, nuclear project input, and nutrition program staffing.
  • Sen. Joni Ernst added a provision to sell Wilbur J. Cohen Building, while Rep. Chellie Pingree sought a $1 billion renovation to preserve the murals.
  • Department of Energy (DOE) and Deep Fission signed a nondisclosure agreement for a reactor, while Dept. of Agriculture (USDA) Food and Nutrition Service loses 15,000 staff, threatening SNAP, WIC.