The Trump administration's recent employee terminations impacted the National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA), an agency responsible for the maintenance and safety of over 3,000 nuclear warheads. With an annual budget of $25 billion and over 57,000 employees, the NNSA oversees nuclear weapons production and strives to prevent nuclear proliferation. It also directs significant national laboratories, such as Los Alamos, which were pivotal during WWII. Uniquely, this agency operates under the Department of Energy rather than the Department of Defense, posing challenges in its oversight.
The National Nuclear Security Administration holds a crucial responsibility for maintaining the United States' nuclear arsenal, despite its federal placement within the Department of Energy.
With a budget of $25 billion, the National Nuclear Security Administration employs over 57,000 personnel responsible for nuclear warhead safety and production.
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