NVP’s Vaughn Crowe on how manufacturing and industrials hit their venture moment Why manufacturing is finally having its venture moment, according to Vaugh Crowe, cofounder of VC firm NVP Capital. Fortune · Sep 11
Democrats to investigate ‘miraculous’ rise of Trump Jr’s investment firm Congressman Jamie Raskin asks president’s son to detail firm’s recent success after he joined 1789 Capital as partner The Guardian - US · Aug 27
Adam Schiff Accuses Trump of Being 'Laser Focused' on Enriching His Family Through $8.9 Billion in Mineral Deals— Says He's 'Pressing for Answers' With Elizabeth Warren On Friday, Sen. Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) accused President Donald Trump of using his office to expand his family’s wealth as Democratic lawmakers sought records related to billions of dollars in federal support for critical-mineral companies with ties to the Trump or Lutnick families. Benzinga · Aug 1
Trump Jr.'s Investment Firm Posts 200% Returns, Helped by Polymarket's Meteoric Rise Donald Trump Jr.’s investment firm 1789 Capital has reportedly generated returns of roughly 200%, driven partly by an early bet on prediction market platform Polymarket. Benzinga · Jul 23
Trump’s call for defense contractors to ‘do magnets’ came after Don Jr reportedly took stake in rare minerals company President Trump called for defense contractors to ‘do magnets’ repeatedly, insisting the US had the materials and the companies would make money The Independent UK · Jul 16
Democrats want answers after Pentagon gives $620M loan to Donald Trump Jr-linked company Democratic lamwakers are asking White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles to respond to their question about adviser Peter Navarro The Independent UK · Jun 4
Inside the Trump money machine: How the president and his family are cashing in on his return to the White House Trump has consistently faced scrutiny for leveraging his presidency for personal financial advantage, a pattern that has encompassed everything from merchandise deals and crypto ventures to hosting high-dollar political and official events at his properties The Independent UK · Jun 2
WH intervened to aid Don Jr.-linked firm Trump Jr.’s venture capital firm took an undisclosed stake in Vulcan Elements before Pentagon announced deal Salon · May 31
'Corruption We Pay For': White House Uses Pentagon Funds to 10x the Value of a Company Trump Jr. Had Secretly Invested In A ProPublica investigation uncovers a senior White House adviser's role in directing a massive Pentagon loan to a start-up linked to Donald Trump Jr., bypassing standard procedures. International Business Times UK · May 30
Peter Navarro Accused of Ramming $600 Million Pentagon Loan to Startup Tied to Donald Trump Jr A White House adviser facilitated a record Pentagon loan to a Trump Jr.-backed startup, raising conflict-of-interest concerns. The deal's rapid approval and connections to the Trump family are under scrutiny. International Business Times UK · May 28
‘Where did all the Ukraine aid actually go?’: Don Jr. asks another dumb question after dad throws $200 billion at a pointless war Maybe Trump Jr. should check the mirror. We Got This Covered · Mar 31
Republicans Shut Down Congress to 'Protect' Trump Jr. From Testifying About His Firm's £484M Pentagon Windfall Explore the controversy as House Republicans block a subpoena for Donald Trump Jr. over a $620M Pentagon loan tied to his venture-backed firm, raising oversight concerns. International Business Times UK · Mar 26
Trump administration and private investors sign off on $1.4 billion deal with rare earth startups The Trump administration and private investors are partnering with two rare earth startups in a $1.4 billion deal to scale up the nation’s access to materials and technology that is crucial for producing an array of high-tech goods and military equipment The Independent UK · Nov 4, 2025
Energy Fuels Sets Stage For US-Made Rare Earth Magnets Powering AI And EVs Energy Fuels Inc. (NYSE:UUUU) shares surged after the company announced a memorandum of understanding with Vulcan Elements to build a U.S.-based supply chain for rare-earth magnets. Benzinga · Aug 26, 2025