US nuclear program
China Denies Trump's Nuclear Testing Allegations: Reaffirming Commitment to Non-Proliferation
Nov 03, 2025 04:28 pm CST
Beijing has officially rejected US President Donald Trump's claims that China conducts secret nuclear weapons tests, emphasizing its adherence to a no-first-use policy and commitment to nuclear testing suspension. The diplomatic exchange comes after Trump's controversial announcement about resuming US nuclear testing, sparking international concern about global nuclear stability and compliance with the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty.
Trump Claims Pakistan Among Nations Testing Nuclear Weapons: US President Calls for Renewed American Testing Program
Nov 03, 2025 03:49 pm CST
US President Donald Trump has stated that Pakistan is actively testing nuclear weapons, justifying his call for America to resume its nuclear testing program. In a CBS News interview, Trump cited ongoing testing by Russia, China, and North Korea as reasons why the US must restart its program after a 30-year hiatus, though Energy Secretary Chris Wright later clarified these would be "system tests" rather than actual nuclear detonations.
US Nuclear Testing History: From Trinity to Trump's Announcement (1945-Present)
Oct 31, 2025 02:14 pm CST
From the first nuclear detonation in 1945 to President Trump's recent announcement about resuming testing, this article chronicles the United States' extensive nuclear testing history spanning over seven decades. It details key milestones including the Trinity test, atmospheric and underground testing programs, international treaties limiting nuclear tests, and the shift to subcritical experiments after the 1992 testing moratorium.