‘Too far ahead’: can the US upskill to compete with China on rare earths?
Rare earths are needed for everything from consumer electronics to electric vehicles, wind turbines and fighter jets – and China controls the supply chain....
China opens door to Brazilian coffee as US slaps on new tariff
China has authorised nearly 200 Brazilian companies to export coffee to its domestic market amid escalating trade tensions between Brazil and the United States...
Trump Says Americans Could Get Dividends From Tariff Revenues
President Donald Trump suggested on Aug. 3 that his administration could distribute dividends from tariff revenues to Americans with certain income levels. Speaking to...
Trump Confirms US Nuclear Submarines Moved ‘In the Region’ of Russia
President Donald Trump on Aug. 4 confirmed that U.S. nuclear submarines are “in the region” of Russia, several days after he ordered the submarines...
Texas Holds Session Despite Democrat Walkout
Texas continues its legislative session at 4 p.m. ET on Aug. 4, after Democratic lawmakers broke quorum. …
Hochul Backs Redrawing New York’s Congressional Map, Citing GOP Moves in Texas
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul said on Aug. 4 that she is “exploring every option” to redraw the state’s congressional map, responding to Texas...
Texas Democrats Leave the State to Prevent Redistricting Vote
Democratic lawmakers left the state of Texas on Aug. 3 in a dramatic escalation meant to block the consideration of a bill to redraw...
Trump to Announce New Fed Governor, Labor Statistics Chief in Next Few Days
President Donald Trump said on Aug. 3 that he would appoint a new Federal Reserve governor and Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) commissioner within...
Philippines, India Conduct First Joint Naval Patrols in South China Sea
The Philippine Navy on Aug. 4 wrapped up a two-day patrol with Indian forces in the South China Sea, where the Chinese regime’s aggressive...