The U.S. Supreme Court is currently deliberating on several critical cases related to the storage of nuclear waste across the nation, with particular focus on a dispute involving a Texas nuclear waste disposal site. Justices are grappling with the complex and pressing question of where to appropriately place the increasing quantities of radioactive material, a challenge that has persisted for decades. The Court appears divided on various aspects of this issue, including the licensing powers of federal agencies over nuclear waste storage. States, particularly Texas, are pushing back against proposals that could impose the burden of nuclear waste management on them, raising concerns about safety and environmental implications. The ongoing discussions highlight a broader national headache as the Court examines the future of nuclear fuel storage in locations like New Mexico and the contentious Yucca Mountain site.