National Nuclear Security Administration to Furlough 80% of Staff Amid Ongoing Government Shutdown

The National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) will furlough 80% of its workforce, approximately 1,400 employees, due to the ongoing government shutdown. This significant reduction raises serious concerns about the management and security of the U.S. nuclear arsenal, emphasizing the urgent need for a resolution to the funding crisis to ensure national security and the maintenance of critical nuclear programs.