Hanson continued to serve on the NRC as a commissioner. His term was due to end in 2029. Wright’s term expires on June 30. The White House has not said if he will be reappointed.

Hanson was tapped to be the chair of the NRC by former President Joe Biden in 2021. He was originally nominated to the commission by Trump in 2020.

Hanson had led the NRC for the first two years of the Biden administration and remained a commissioner after Trump elevated Republican David Wright to the chairmanship in January. His removal ...

Hanson was nominated to the commission by Trump in 2020. He was appointed chair by President Joe Biden in January 2021 and served in that role until Trump's inauguration to a second term as president.