In a significant shakeup, President Trump has dismissed a Democratic commissioner from the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) who previously led the agency under the Biden administration. This firing is part of a broader effort by the White House to alter the oversight of nuclear safety regulations. The recent decision has drawn criticism from several lawmakers, including Senators Murray, Whitehouse, and Heinrich, who released a statement expressing their concerns over the firing. Critics argue that this move could undermine nuclear safety and regulatory standards as the administration pushes for deregulation in the energy sector.