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Trump wants 3 new nuclear reactors built by July 4. Can U.S. companies do it?

WBUR
Published July 1, 2026 at 11:06 AM CDT

An ambitious program to start up new nuclear reactors is bearing fruit. But some are worried about safety shortcuts.

NPR’s Geoff Brumfiel reports.

This article was originally published on WBUR.org.

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