US to fund speculative energy venture backed by investors with ties to Trump

The US Commerce Department is investing $175 million in a nuclear fusion startup called Helion, which has drawn attention due to its connections to Trump through the financier's ties to the president’s son-in-law’s brother. This move highlights the administration's commitment to advancing speculative yet promising clean energy technologies. While the funding aims to foster innovation, the involvement of politically connected investors raises questions about the balance between government support for cutting-edge science and potential conflicts of interest.