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April 2, 2026
America’s War Machine Runs on Tungsten—and It Could Run Out
U.S. operations in Iran risk draining limited U.S. stocks.
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March 24, 2026
The Iran War Is Coming for Your Grocery Bill
Prices won’t just be higher at the pump.
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March 16, 2026
‘A Moment of Grave Peril’
Aid agencies warn that the Iran war will deepen humanitarian crises across the region.
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March 9, 2026
Iran War Promises Even More Pain for Farmers
By waging war in the Middle East, Trump is set to further strain one of his key voter bases.
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February 26, 2026
Can Critical Minerals Calm the Trans-Atlantic Relationship?
The United States and Europe have found a rare area of cooperation.
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February 19, 2026
Trump’s U.S. Mining Push Has a Big Problem
The country may not have the workforce to power a minerals renaissance.
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February 5, 2026
Trump’s Hot New Critical Minerals Club
The U.S. administration is seeking to form a trade bloc with countries that it has otherwise scorned.
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January 14, 2026
U.S. Suspends Immigrant Visa Processing for 75 Countries
Trump is escalating his immigration crackdown as he gears up for a second year back in office.
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