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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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January 9, 2026
Greenland’s Rare Earths Aren’t All That
The island may not be the treasure trove that some U.S. officials think.
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January 6, 2026
What Americans Really Think About Trump’s Venezuela Gambit
New polling offers a revealing look into shifting U.S. public opinion.
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January 5, 2026
What to Know About Venezuela’s Interim Leader
Delcy Rodríguez is an ambitious and skilled political operator.
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December 18, 2025
Trump’s AI Mineral Hunt Goes Global
The White House’s tech ambitions have intensified its critical minerals scramble.
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December 9, 2025
U.S. Farmers Aren’t Out of the Woods Yet
Trump’s bailout offers temporary relief, but trade war pain remains.
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