ENERGYSTORY 542· AUGUST 2, 2026

Democrats demand records on Trump and Lutnick family ties to critical mineral deals

Democratic senators are pressing five federal agencies for answers about whether the Trump and Lutnick families hold personal financial interests in critical mineral agreements. Critical minerals are raw materials governments classify as…

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