America 250: Presidential Message on the Anniversary of Our Victory in the Mexican-American War

Today marks the 178th anniversary of our Nation’s triumph in the Mexican-American War—a legendary victory that secured the American Southwest, reasserted American sovereignty, and expanded the promise of American independence across our majestic continent. Guided by the steadfast belief that our Nation was destined by divine providence to expand to the golden shores of the

Trump Kickstarts $12 Billion ‘Project Vault’ Critical Minerals Stockpile

President Donald Trump speaks to the press about a critical minerals stockpile with $12 billion in initial funding, as Washington seeks to lower reliance on China for rare earths and other resources, in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, on Feb. 2, 2026. Saul Loeb/AFP via Getty Images President Donald Trump announced

Immigration officers in Minneapolis will start wearing body cameras, Noem says

All federal immigration agents in Minneapolis will begin wearing body cameras, Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem said Monday, as the department faces intense scrutiny over a pair of fatal shootings by federal agents in the Twin Cities. “Effective immediately we are deploying body cameras to every officer in the field in Minneapolis,” Noem said

Trump announces $12 billion U.S. stockpile of rare earth minerals

Washington — The U.S. is launching a $12 billion stockpile of critical and rare earth minerals for non-military civilian purposes, President Trump announced Monday, in an effort to slash reliance on Chinese rare earths and curb Beijing’s leverage in trade talks.  “Today we’re announcing the creation of the U.S. strategic critical minerals reserve, the first-ever