The question of who would be in control of TikTok’s algorithm has reportedly been resolved. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said that Washington and Beijing had agreed on a…
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House Passes Defense Policy Bill
Legislators rein in Iraq war authorizations but allow presidential use of National Guard. The House of Representatives approved a $893 billion defense authorization bill this week, sending the…
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Federal Judge Rules National Guard Deployment to Los Angeles Illegal
The District of Columbia has also filed suit to stop the deployment of National Guard troops in the nation’s capital. District Judge Charles Breyer determined this week that…
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U.S. Geological Survey Adds Copper, Potash and Silicon to Critical Minerals Report
The updates are the most significant since the list was first mandated in 2018. The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) released the draft of its critical minerals report. The…
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Interior Department Releases New Report of Critical Mineral Supply Chain Predictions
The agency outlined 54 minerals and their potential impact on the U.S. economy. The Department of the Interior (DOI) released the draft of its 2025 report on critical…
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DOE to Offer Nearly $1 Billion for U.S. Critical Mineral and Supply Chain Projects
Funding opportunities will support mining, processing, recycling, and manufacturing technologies to reduce reliance on foreign sources. The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) recently announced nearly $1 billion in…
Read MoreEnergy Department Offers $1 Billion to Support U.S. Critical Mineral Mining
The notice of funding is in keeping with President Trump’s executive orders on energy development. The Department of Energy (DOE) issued a notice of funding opportunities worth a…
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Energy Department Moves Forward with AI Data Centers on Federal Land
Four DOE sites selected for potential AI infrastructure and energy development projects. The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced plans to partner with private companies to build AI…
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U.S. Military Expands National Defense Zones Along U.S.-Mexico Border
The new Arizona site makes the fourth defense area amid ongoing security and trafficking concerns. The Pentagon announced the creation of a new national defense area (NDA) along…
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GAO Report Reveals Security Failures Before Assassination Attempt on Former President Trump
Senator Grassley pushes for reforms after report shows Secret Service missed warning signs despite prior intelligence. A Government Accountability Office (GAO) report revealed that the Secret Service received…
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