The Trump administration is working on a deal to give weapons-grade plutonium to energy companies
- Posted on May 26, 2026
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The Trump administration is working on a deal to give weapons-grade plutonium to energy companies
For years, the federal government has been working on turning old, unexploded warheads left over from the Cold War into a fuel for next-generation nuclear power plants. Now, a significant new deal in the works could allow five private companies to access weapons-grade plutonium for the first time — and convert it into electricity.
