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Today we’re thrilled to launch the Center for Regulatory Ingenuity (CRI): a new hub to reimagine how government can better serve Americans.
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“We need not lose faith in the administrative state itself; we would do better to view it as having functioned with its hands tied tighter and tighter. But we are now starting, particularly in the climate and energy space, to hit real limits.” At @scientistsorg.bsky.social fas.org/publication/...
An Argument for Renewing the Administrative State
The American administrative state, since its modern creation out of the New Deal and the post-WWII order, has proven that it can do great things. But it needs some reinvention first.
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February 12, 2026 at 9:03 PM
“We need not lose faith in the administrative state itself; we would do better to view it as having functioned with its hands tied tighter and tighter. But we are now starting, particularly in the climate and energy space, to hit real limits.” At @scientistsorg.bsky.social fas.org/publication/...
Today we’re thrilled to launch the Center for Regulatory Ingenuity (CRI): a new hub to reimagine how government can better serve Americans.
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February 12, 2026 at 8:06 PM
Today we’re thrilled to launch the Center for Regulatory Ingenuity (CRI): a new hub to reimagine how government can better serve Americans.
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The Environmental Protection Agency claims that the endangerment finding led to ‘costly burdens’ on American families and businesses, when in reality it’s the cost of failing to regulate climate pollution that will hit people the hardest.
Trump: "We are officially terminating the so-called 'endangerment finding'"
February 12, 2026 at 7:25 PM
The Environmental Protection Agency claims that the endangerment finding led to ‘costly burdens’ on American families and businesses, when in reality it’s the cost of failing to regulate climate pollution that will hit people the hardest.
Revoking the endangerment finding would shove science aside in favor of special interests – at the expense of American health and wellbeing.
Read our full statement ➡️ fas.org/publication/...
Read our full statement ➡️ fas.org/publication/...
February 12, 2026 at 6:56 PM
Revoking the endangerment finding would shove science aside in favor of special interests – at the expense of American health and wellbeing.
Read our full statement ➡️ fas.org/publication/...
Read our full statement ➡️ fas.org/publication/...
we said it once we'll say it again: 👀
New from me: Federation of American Scientists launching an initiative to promote creative thinking for how government can tackle climate change and other challenges.
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Exclusive: New initiative seeks to tackle "big ideas" on climate
The Federation of American Scientists is launching an initiative that aims to promote creative thinking for how government can tackle climate change and other challenges.
www.axios.com
February 12, 2026 at 3:40 PM
we said it once we'll say it again: 👀
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"FAS [ @scientistsorg.bsky.social ] is starting the Center for Regulatory Ingenuity, which the group says will create "high-trust environments to brainstorm and refine the big ideas that will breathe new life into government" while building a "network of networks" to help implement those ideas."
Exclusive: New initiative seeks to tackle "big ideas" on climate
The Federation of American Scientists is launching an initiative that aims to promote creative thinking for how government can tackle climate change and other challenges.
www.axios.com
February 12, 2026 at 2:37 PM
"FAS [ @scientistsorg.bsky.social ] is starting the Center for Regulatory Ingenuity, which the group says will create "high-trust environments to brainstorm and refine the big ideas that will breathe new life into government" while building a "network of networks" to help implement those ideas."
In 2024, 1 in 3 households had to forgo food or medicine to keep the lights on, and 20M are in debt to their utility companies.
Absent policy change, prices will continue to increase.
States can create more clean energy supply – and fast. Here's how.
statesforum.substack.com/p/the-year-o...
Absent policy change, prices will continue to increase.
States can create more clean energy supply – and fast. Here's how.
statesforum.substack.com/p/the-year-o...
February 11, 2026 at 6:55 PM
In 2024, 1 in 3 households had to forgo food or medicine to keep the lights on, and 20M are in debt to their utility companies.
Absent policy change, prices will continue to increase.
States can create more clean energy supply – and fast. Here's how.
statesforum.substack.com/p/the-year-o...
Absent policy change, prices will continue to increase.
States can create more clean energy supply – and fast. Here's how.
statesforum.substack.com/p/the-year-o...
University of Alabama looked at transportation deserts to get to medical appointments in rural communities. Fresno researched GenAI applications and how they compare in transit efficiency recommendations.
Your university can do something like this too🧵
Your university can do something like this too🧵
February 11, 2026 at 4:21 PM
University of Alabama looked at transportation deserts to get to medical appointments in rural communities. Fresno researched GenAI applications and how they compare in transit efficiency recommendations.
Your university can do something like this too🧵
Your university can do something like this too🧵
Trust between nuclear armed states (and those that want to be) is at an all-time low. On-site inspectors are increasingly unrealistic, but something has to take their place.
One idea: cooperative technical means focusing on remote investigations with both expert- and algorithmic-powered analysis.
One idea: cooperative technical means focusing on remote investigations with both expert- and algorithmic-powered analysis.
February 9, 2026 at 7:35 PM
Trust between nuclear armed states (and those that want to be) is at an all-time low. On-site inspectors are increasingly unrealistic, but something has to take their place.
One idea: cooperative technical means focusing on remote investigations with both expert- and algorithmic-powered analysis.
One idea: cooperative technical means focusing on remote investigations with both expert- and algorithmic-powered analysis.
Thanks for having @elianajjohns.bsky.social on!
Eliana and the rest of the Nuclear Information Project team are hard at work shining a light on nuclear secrecy and, we will continue publishing reliable and publicly-available data on nuclear weapons arsenals.
Eliana and the rest of the Nuclear Information Project team are hard at work shining a light on nuclear secrecy and, we will continue publishing reliable and publicly-available data on nuclear weapons arsenals.
February 6, 2026 at 2:39 PM
Thanks for having @elianajjohns.bsky.social on!
Eliana and the rest of the Nuclear Information Project team are hard at work shining a light on nuclear secrecy and, we will continue publishing reliable and publicly-available data on nuclear weapons arsenals.
Eliana and the rest of the Nuclear Information Project team are hard at work shining a light on nuclear secrecy and, we will continue publishing reliable and publicly-available data on nuclear weapons arsenals.
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6/7 - The Federation of American Scientists was founded by the scientists who invented the nukes because they understood the risks they create. Going forward, our work to monitor the status of nuclear forces is as important as ever as we continue to inform the public.
February 5, 2026 at 3:57 PM
6/7 - The Federation of American Scientists was founded by the scientists who invented the nukes because they understood the risks they create. Going forward, our work to monitor the status of nuclear forces is as important as ever as we continue to inform the public.
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1/7 - The New START treaty - last remaining nuclear arms limitation treaty - expired today. Russia and the United States have so far failed to prepare a replacement treaty. At best, the two may agree voluntarily not to exceed the limits for a while.
February 5, 2026 at 3:57 PM
1/7 - The New START treaty - last remaining nuclear arms limitation treaty - expired today. Russia and the United States have so far failed to prepare a replacement treaty. At best, the two may agree voluntarily not to exceed the limits for a while.
With no federal guidance in place, states eager to deploy artificial intelligence systems have few places to turn but inward to build their capacity. It's harder than it looks.
We break down California's AI policy implementation, and what other states can learn from it.
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We break down California's AI policy implementation, and what other states can learn from it.
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States Can Lead on AI Implementation, Here's How
As states take up AI regulation, they must prioritize transparency and build technical capacity to ensure effective governance and build public trust.
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February 4, 2026 at 8:48 PM
With no federal guidance in place, states eager to deploy artificial intelligence systems have few places to turn but inward to build their capacity. It's harder than it looks.
We break down California's AI policy implementation, and what other states can learn from it.
fas.org/publication/...
We break down California's AI policy implementation, and what other states can learn from it.
fas.org/publication/...
"Without any kind of bilateral strategic arms control between these two nuclear superpowers, we're entering terrain that we have not been in several decades," @mattkorda.bsky.social tells Newsweek
The former U.S. president has warned that the expiration of the New START treaty would "wipe out decades of diplomacy."
Barack Obama Sends Warning About Nuclear Arms Race With Russia
www.newsweek.com
February 3, 2026 at 7:07 PM
"Without any kind of bilateral strategic arms control between these two nuclear superpowers, we're entering terrain that we have not been in several decades," @mattkorda.bsky.social tells Newsweek
Placing AI in the role of “decision maker” when it comes to whether or not to launch a nuclear weapon should stay science fiction.
Join us on February 10 from 6-8 pm for our AI x Nuclear Weapons reception in partnership with @futureoflife.org
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Join us on February 10 from 6-8 pm for our AI x Nuclear Weapons reception in partnership with @futureoflife.org
🔗 luma.com/ecpzdn2x
February 2, 2026 at 4:55 PM
Placing AI in the role of “decision maker” when it comes to whether or not to launch a nuclear weapon should stay science fiction.
Join us on February 10 from 6-8 pm for our AI x Nuclear Weapons reception in partnership with @futureoflife.org
🔗 luma.com/ecpzdn2x
Join us on February 10 from 6-8 pm for our AI x Nuclear Weapons reception in partnership with @futureoflife.org
🔗 luma.com/ecpzdn2x
"The expiration of New Start is not really about New Start. It is about a broader pattern of mistrust and disinterest in arms control in general," @mattkorda.bsky.social tells @financialtimes.com
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A world without nuclear arms control begins this week
New Start treaty, which expires on Thursday, capped the number of missiles and warheads in US and Russian arsenals
www.ft.com
February 2, 2026 at 2:35 PM
"The expiration of New Start is not really about New Start. It is about a broader pattern of mistrust and disinterest in arms control in general," @mattkorda.bsky.social tells @financialtimes.com
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If you worked in federal government tech, we would like to hear from you. The Better Government Lab is joining with the Federation of American Scientists and the Beeck Center to try to captures the lessons learned and skills lost with the purge of digital talent from govt.
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Introducing Digital Service Retros: Back to the (Digital) Future
We're launching a national series of digital service retrospectives to capture hard-won lessons, surface what worked, be clear-eyed about what didn’t, and bring digital service experts together to ima...
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January 30, 2026 at 2:12 PM
If you worked in federal government tech, we would like to hear from you. The Better Government Lab is joining with the Federation of American Scientists and the Beeck Center to try to captures the lessons learned and skills lost with the purge of digital talent from govt.
fas.org/publication/...
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Latest Future State: When we talk about govt capacity, we usually talk about improving the engine. But a lesson from MN today is the mechanics have to care where the car is going and who is in it and how they matter. We may not (will not) agree but we have to care. www.linkedin.com/pulse/future...
Future State #004: The Engine Room and the Road Ahead, or, government-to-what-end?
Future State #004: The Engine Room and the Road Ahead. I wanted to do a newsletter this week on futures and foresight, but I have a writers block the shape of the state of Minnesota--so I'm posting th...
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January 29, 2026 at 10:00 PM
Latest Future State: When we talk about govt capacity, we usually talk about improving the engine. But a lesson from MN today is the mechanics have to care where the car is going and who is in it and how they matter. We may not (will not) agree but we have to care. www.linkedin.com/pulse/future...
"Getting this bill passed, given the current political environment, a Republican trifecta, is ultimately a win," FAS's Alice Wu tells E&E News.
"Not a lot of funding has been getting out the door."
www.eenews.net/articles/wha...
"Not a lot of funding has been getting out the door."
www.eenews.net/articles/wha...
What the spending ‘minibus’ means for DOE, Energy Star
The recent spending law passed by Congress could affect plans for renewables, nuclear and energy efficiency.
www.eenews.net
January 30, 2026 at 3:22 PM
"Getting this bill passed, given the current political environment, a Republican trifecta, is ultimately a win," FAS's Alice Wu tells E&E News.
"Not a lot of funding has been getting out the door."
www.eenews.net/articles/wha...
"Not a lot of funding has been getting out the door."
www.eenews.net/articles/wha...
FAS is hiring! Come join the team.
Learn more about the perks, the pay, the people, and the projects @ fas.org/careers
Learn more about the perks, the pay, the people, and the projects @ fas.org/careers
January 28, 2026 at 5:27 PM
FAS is hiring! Come join the team.
Learn more about the perks, the pay, the people, and the projects @ fas.org/careers
Learn more about the perks, the pay, the people, and the projects @ fas.org/careers
The Department of Energy is the heart of national energy innovation and infrastructure. Unlike your house/car/phone, it runs on people.
Our team tracked the first year of Trump II’s DOE staffing. Here’s what they found 🧵⬇️
Our team tracked the first year of Trump II’s DOE staffing. Here’s what they found 🧵⬇️
January 28, 2026 at 4:02 PM
The Department of Energy is the heart of national energy innovation and infrastructure. Unlike your house/car/phone, it runs on people.
Our team tracked the first year of Trump II’s DOE staffing. Here’s what they found 🧵⬇️
Our team tracked the first year of Trump II’s DOE staffing. Here’s what they found 🧵⬇️
Foreign PhD students are a significant and core part of the university STEM workforce, and limiting their funding may result in a mass exodus of our brightest minds, @colesci.bsky.social tells @davidmjourno.bsky.social ⤵️
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January 22, 2026 at 4:38 PM
Foreign PhD students are a significant and core part of the university STEM workforce, and limiting their funding may result in a mass exodus of our brightest minds, @colesci.bsky.social tells @davidmjourno.bsky.social ⤵️
sciencebusiness.net/news/interna...
sciencebusiness.net/news/interna...
"Whether you’re making business decisions, or deciding whether to buy a house in a certain area that might be flood prone, government data can’t be replaced," FAS Denice Ross tells @kylamandel.bsky.social ⤵️
January 22, 2026 at 3:03 PM
"Whether you’re making business decisions, or deciding whether to buy a house in a certain area that might be flood prone, government data can’t be replaced," FAS Denice Ross tells @kylamandel.bsky.social ⤵️