Efforts by the United States to strengthen its domestic supply of critical minerals have taken on renewed urgency as China’s restrictions on rare earth materials continue to disrupt production of components used in advanced weapons systems. American companies are now racing to expand processing capacity, but industry leaders say it will take time before domestic supply can meet growing defense demand.
Sen. Bernie Moreno Says Rep. Max Miller Should Leave Congress Amid Domestic Abuse Allegations
Republican Sen. Bernie Moreno of Ohio has publicly called on his former son-in-law, Rep. Max Miller, to step down from the U.S. House of Representatives, saying the congressman should “seek professional help” as allegations of domestic abuse continue to dominate an ongoing custody dispute involving Miller and Moreno’s daughter.
Todd Blanche Rescinds Trump’s Anti-Weaponization Fund Ahead of Senate Confirmation Vote
Acting U.S. Attorney General Todd Blanche has formally rescinded President Donald Trump’s proposed “Anti-Weaponization Fund,” removing a major obstacle that had threatened to derail his nomination to become the country’s next attorney general.
Japan, US Confirm Joint Yen-Buying Intervention, Signal Readiness for More Action
Japan and the United States have confirmed that they carried out a coordinated intervention in the foreign exchange market to support the Japanese yen, marking the first joint currency operation between the two countries in more than a decade. Japanese authorities said they remain prepared to intervene again if necessary, underscoring growing concern over the yen’s prolonged weakness and its potential impact on global financial markets.
Capital One Says Trump Organization Accounts Were Closed After Anti-Money Laundering Review
Capital One has told a U.S. federal court that its decision to close more than 300 bank accounts linked to the Trump Organization in 2021 followed an internal anti-money laundering (AML) review rather than political considerations. The filing was made as the bank seeks dismissal of a lawsuit brought by the Trump Organization and Eric Trump, who allege they were unlawfully “debanked” because of their political affiliations.
Aiden Markram Plays Down Lucknow Super Giants Captaincy Buzz Ahead of IPL 2027
South Africa T20 captain Aiden Markram has played down speculation surrounding his possible appointment as the next captain of Lucknow Super Giants (LSG), saying the franchise has several quality leaders who can take responsibility ahead of the upcoming IPL season.




