From Mojave to Beijing: how America quietly conceded the rare earth race
How China gained control of 90% of rare-earth refining while the U.S. abandoned Mountain Pass mine, creating dangerous dependence on a strategic rival.
US Says South Africa ‘Weaponized’ G20 Leadership After Summit Adopts Declaration
(Front row, L-R) Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, South African President Cyril Ramaphosa, President of Angola and Chairperson of the African Union Joao Lourenco, and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney pose for a group photo on the opening day of the G20 Leaders’ Summit, in Johannesburg, South Africa,
Mike Johnson says House GOP working full steam ahead on Trump’s ‘affordability agenda’
Republicans target high-living costs with tax cuts and regulatory reform as Speaker Mike Johnson promises economic boom by second quarter of next year.
Trump says those against tariffs ‘serving hostile foreign interests,’ ‘full benefit’ yet to be seen
President Donald Trump indicated that the "full benefit" of his tariff policies has not yet taken hold, suggesting that stockpiles of goods amassed to avoid tariffs are dwindling
Lawmakers demand changes to House censure rules after ‘playground nonsense’ embroils Congress
House lawmakers express frustration after five censure attempts in one week, calling the disciplinary tool "playground nonsense" that diverts attention from legislative priorities.
Mamdani pledges NYC to remain sanctuary city after chummy Trump meeting
New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani vowed to maintain sanctuary city policies despite recent White House meeting with President Donald Trump.
ShamWow Guy Running for US House Rep Seat in Texas
Voting booths at Glass Elementary School’s polling station in Eagle Pass, Texas, on Nov. 8, 2022. Mark Felix/AFP via Getty Images Offer Shlomi, the infomercial pitchman popularly known as the “ShamWow Guy,” has officially filed to run for a U.S. House of Representatives seat in Texas, state election records showed. The 61-year-old registered to compete