RT Nick Szabo (@NickSzabo4)Translation: releasing the files could undermine the traitors who have damaged our national security -- along with the individual security of the victims. ...

Crazy that the people on this list are so powerful that it'll almost certainly never get fully released.Polymarket (@Polymarket):BREAKING: House Speaker Johnson says releasing Epstein Files without redactions could pose a national security risk. ...

RT Nick Szabo (@NickSzabo4)Translation: releasing the files could undermine the traitors who have damaged our national security -- along with the individual security of the victims. ...

Translation: releasing the files could undermine the traitors who have damaged our national security -- along with the individual security of the victims.The General (@GeneralMCNews):BREAKING: House Speaker Mike Johnson says releasing the Epstein files without redactions could threaten national security. ...

Rare Minerals Importance & Dependence - The United States imports 85-95% of its rare minerals from China, creating a national security concern and a desire for domestic production [3] - Rare minerals are essential for various applications, including electronics, strong magnets, medical care, and national defense, such as in F-35 fighter jets (over 900 lbs) and Virginia class submarines (over 9,000 lbs) [3][7][8][10] - AI and a reliable power grid cannot exist without a reliable source of rare minerals [12][23] North Dakota's Opportunity - North Dakota has rare minerals in its coal and clay deposits, presenting an opportunity to develop a domestic rare mineral refinery [2][6] - A bill was introduced to establish the framework and policy for developing a rare mineral refinery in North Dakota [4] - The state aims to establish a first-step refinery to condense rare minerals for shipment to final refineries [5] Rare Mineral Applications & Properties - Light rare minerals are used in electronics, while others are used for extremely strong magnets [7] - Scandium is used to strengthen bike frames and aluminum bats [7][9] - Lanthanum is used in rangefinder goggles [9] - Europium is used in euro currency to prevent fraud [15] - Germanium is used to make high-quality chips [16] - Rhenium is used to control nuclear energy by absorbing neutrons in nuclear power plants [17] - Gallium melts at 85 degrees Fahrenheit when held in hand and is highly conductive to electricity [19] Mining & Production Challenges - To obtain one ton of rare minerals, 200 tons of dirt must be removed [11] - Developing a rare mineral refinery is expensive and complex, with an estimated timeline of two to seven years [5][13]

International Law & Security - The US Secretary of State met with G7 ministers to discuss tough issues facing the US and its closest trading partners [1] - Other leaders expressed concerns that US attacks near Venezuela against suspected drug traffickers violate international law [2] - A top minister representing European countries mentioned the need to change the law due to the impact of drug smuggling [2] - The US Secretary of State claims the issue of international law violations was not raised with him during the G7 meetings [3] Trade & Tariffs - The US Secretary of State was on the defensive about trade and erratic tariff policy during the G7 meeting [3]

US-Israel Defense Partnership Act (HR1229 & S554) Implications - The bill mandates US taxpayers to allocate an additional $355 million per year to Israel, potentially enabling Israel to leverage US technology [1] - The Act aims to foster defense collaboration with Israel in emerging technologies, including AI, cybersecurity, robotics, quantum computing, and automation [1] Financial Allocations - $50 million per year is allocated to establish a Defense Innovation Unit office in Israel [2] - $150 million per year is allocated to the United States-Israel Program on Countering Unmanned Systems [5] - $80 million per year is allocated to extend and modify United States-Israel anti-tunnel cooperation [5] - $75 million per year is allocated for unspecified purposes [7] Strategic and Technological Cooperation - The US Department of Defense is directed to discuss Israel's potential inclusion into the national technology and industrial base [3] - The Act includes an assessment of integrated air and missile defense cooperation among the US, Israel, and other regional partners [4] - Focus on lessons learned from countering Iranian airstrikes against Israel on April 13, 2024, and October 1, 2024 [5]

National Security & Defense - The Pentagon overstated the national security impact of the government shutdown on a secretive, ultra-long-range missile program [1] - The missile program is considered key to US military competition against China [1] - The Air Force later admitted the program was not affected by the shutdown [1]

RT Nick Szabo (@NickSzabo4)Or owned by whatever military or intelligence personnel have access to them, and pretend to work for the politicians, who in turn pretend to speak for us.Or, these days, "owned" (in the sense of being actually controlled) by whoever programmed their security software.One is entitled to doubt whether this is a good formula for achieving actual national security. ...

RT Nick Szabo (@NickSzabo4)@BreannaMorello Foreigners making our missiles is a disturbing national security risk. WTF is this casino operator thinking? ...