President Donald Trump signed four executive orders to overhaul the Nuclear Regulatory Commission and hasten the process and deployment of new nuclear power reactors in the United States.

President Donald Trump signed an executive order that will overhaul the Nuclear Regulatory Commission, an independent agency that regulates the nation's fleet of nuclear reactors. A senior administration official said the overhaul could result in staff reductions.

President Donald Trump on Friday signed four executive orders aimed at easing regulations on and expanding the production of nuclear energy.