White House Says Drones Flying Over US Are ‘Lawful’, Pose No Threat

National Security spokesman John Kirby said sightings were a combination of lawful commercial, hobbyist and law enforcement drones, aircraft, and helicopters. The White House on Dec. 16 addressed the public’s concerns about the mysterious drone sightings in the United States, saying they were lawful aircraft and did not pose a threat to national security. During

China Is Halting Critical Mineral Exports to the US. An Idaho Mine Could Help—If It Ever Secures Federal Permits.

The Chinese government in recent weeks expanded its ban on exports of a handful of minerals found in critical military and energy technologies in America. The move puts a spotlight on America’s domestic mineral supplies, many of which are locked in years-long federal permitting and regulatory reviews. One such case is a project located at

How Trump’s Influence Could Reshape the Russia–Ukraine Conflict

From including China in peace talks to arming Ukraine for a prolonged cease-fire negotiation, Trump is poised to reshape the geopolitical landscape. President-elect Donald Trump is positioning himself to make sweeping efforts to end the ongoing Russian war in Ukraine. How successful his administration will be in that goal, and what that success would mean

Senate Democrats Propose Constitutional Amendment to Abolish Electoral College

Republicans Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) and Trump have defended the Electoral College as empowering smaller states. Senate Democrats proposed a constitutional amendment on Dec. 16 that would abolish the Electoral College and ensure the country’s presidential elections were determined by the popular vote. “It is time to retire this 18th-century invention that disenfranchises millions

Scott Bessent and the ‘Three Arrows’ Growth Strategy: What You Need to Know

Trump’s treasury secretary nominee lays out his 3-3-3 growth plan. It could be said that President-elect Donald Trump’s Treasury Secretary nominee Scott Bessent’s plan for the world’s largest economy was inspired by the late Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe. A decade ago, the Japanese prime minister sought to overhaul the economy using a strategy called