Trump Administration Unveils $500 Million Push for US Minerals

WASHINGTON, United States — The Donald Trump administration is moving to strengthen the United States’ domestic supply of critical minerals with $500 million in federal grants for seven companies developing lithium, cobalt, battery recycling and other materials projects, according to a U.S. Department of Energy funding document.

Midterm Elections 2026: Crypto, AI Fuel Record Spending

NEW YORK, United States — Crypto, artificial intelligence and online betting companies are emerging as powerful new players in the 2026 U.S. midterm elections, helping drive corporate political spending to unprecedented levels as industries facing greater regulation seek to influence lawmakers and policy debates.

US Debt Crosses $40 Trillion for First Time

WASHINGTON, United States — The US debt has crossed $40 trillion for the first time, underscoring the growing pressure on Washington’s finances as rising interest costs, expanding social-safety-net spending and tax policy continue to widen the gap between federal revenues and expenditures.

Donald Trump Presses Fed for Lower Rates, Says US Should Pay Less

WASHINGTON, United States — President Donald Trump has renewed his criticism of the Federal Reserve’s interest-rate policy, arguing that the United States should be paying substantially lower borrowing costs despite solid economic data. Trump said Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh was doing a “great job” but questioned the policy positions of other members of the central bank’s board.