Why One-Off Federal Investments Won’t Solve the US Critical Mineral Shortage

Why One-Off Federal Investments Won’t Solve the US Critical Mineral Shortage

There is a US critical mineral shortage. The U.S. government has recently grabbed headlines for backing mining and processing projects that produce the raw materials essential for things like electric vehicle batteries, renewable energy systems and high-tech electronics. These are called critical minerals and include lithium, rare earths, graphite and other hard-to-replace elements that most…

US drops vaccines and how that Could Cost US parents thousands in 2026

US drops vaccines and how that Could Cost US parents thousands in 2026

The US drops vaccines that are childhood basics and it’s a problem. Under the new administration, federal health agencies are reexamining long-standing vaccine guidance, with officials and nominees raising questions about the current childhood immunization schedule. On the surface, this sounds like a political argument about medical choice and government authority. But beyond the headlines,…

US Capture of Maduro Sparks Reactions Across a Politically Changed Region

The recent US capture of Maduro has sent shockwaves across Latin America, deepening Venezuela’s political crisis. US forces detained Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, leading President Donald Trump to conduct a celebratory press conference. There, he laid out a forceful vision for U.S. influence in the region, highlighting developing political differences , focusing on developing political…