China ‘Made a Real Mistake’ With Rare Earth Threats: Bessent

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent speaks on the sidelines of the IMF/World Bank annual meetings, in Washington, on Oct. 15, 2025. Brendan Smialowski/AFP Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said China “made a real mistake” by threatening to restrict exports of rare earth minerals, adding that Beijing’s move has jolted the United States and its allies to fast-track

Trump Seeks Court Guidance on How to Keep Food Stamps Funded Amid Shutdown

A ‘We Accept Food Stamps’ sign hangs in the window of a grocery store in Miami, Fla., on Oct. 31, 2025. Joe Raedle/Getty Images President Donald Trump said he has directed White House lawyers to seek immediate court clarification on how his administration can legally continue funding the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) during the