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Exclusive: Record funding for fusion power lands as Trump eyes cuts

A key government agency will announce on Wednesday a record amount of funding for fusion energy — tapping the power of the stars — even as President Trump seeks to cut other parts of the federal fusion budget.

Why it matters: The split-screen approach underscores tensions in the administration's energy strategy — and highlights how federal support is falling short of what the fusion industry says it needs.


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