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Bloomberg· 2026-02-18 11:58
The Trump administration’s primary interest in Greenland is on national security, not the development of its rare earths or energy resources, energy chief Chris Wright says https://t.co/Fu02JVpY65 ...
Rubio beclowns himself dancing to Trump's tune; U.S. security suffers with Rubio's distractions
MSNBC· 2026-02-17 05:52
it's a letter from 2019 and it does not mince words gets right to the point makes a very THIS IS A VERY, VERY CLEAR SORT OF HEARTFELT POINT. A LOT OF CONVICTION HERE. DEAR MR.PRESIDENT, WE ARE WRITING IN ADVANCE OF YOUR SCHEDULED MEETING WITH HUNGARIAN PRIME Minister Viktor Orban to express concern about Hungary's downward democratic trajectory. In recent years, democracy in Hungary has significantly eroded. The country has experienced a steady corrosion of freedom, the rule of law and quality of governance ...
US Briefly Names Alibaba, Baidu as Firms Aiding China’s Military
Bloomberg Television· 2026-02-15 15:43
It feels a little odd to have something like this happen. What do we know. Well, it sure does.And I wish, Carol, that I could somehow pull something out of my sleeve while saying exactly what happened. But we are still trying to get to the bottom of this mystery. We have, in fact, gone to the Pentagon and even to the Federal Register, which is where these kinds of notices are posted an archive to find out what exactly happened.And we haven't gotten a clear picture. The Pentagon simply said we have nothing f ...
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Nick Szabo· 2026-02-15 08:23
RT Nick Szabo (@NickSzabo4)40% of citizens don't have a living foreign grandparent, that number is way too high. And the massive wave of recent immigration, the main cause of the divided loyalty problem *and* of such divided family sitiuations, doesn't justify further eroding of trust in our already low-trust society by ignoring what signals we have of loyalty. Bad foreign laws that disrespect the American passport also don't justify it -- indeed their mother country's disrespect for our passport should put ...
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Cointelegraph· 2026-02-15 05:00
🚨 UPDATE: Senate Democrats seek national security review of reported $500M UAE stake in Trump-linked crypto firm. https://t.co/amlhuRjreM ...
Rare Earth Stocks: 7 Critical Questions About Project Vault and the Mining Boom
Investor Place· 2026-02-13 19:07
Core Insights - President Trump announced "Project Vault," establishing a $12 billion U.S. critical mineral reserve, significantly impacting rare earth stocks, particularly Critical Metals Corp. (CRML), which surged 35% following the announcement [1][3][4] Group 1: Project Vault and Its Implications - Project Vault represents a strategic initiative to stockpile critical minerals, akin to a Strategic Petroleum Reserve, ensuring the U.S. government becomes a major buyer in the rare earth sector [4][5] - The program is financed with $10 billion from the Export-Import Bank and $2 billion in private capital, targeting materials essential for AI, electric vehicles, and defense systems [5][6] - The initiative guarantees federal purchases, providing demand certainty that is crucial for mining projects to secure financing and advance operations [5][11] Group 2: Market Dynamics and Geopolitical Context - China dominates the rare earth market, controlling approximately 70% of global mining and 90% of refining capacity, creating dependency for critical U.S. industries [6][7] - The U.S. has historically relied on China for these materials, which poses risks during trade disputes, highlighting the need for domestic production capabilities [6][12] Group 3: Companies Positioned to Benefit - MP Materials (MP) operates the only functioning rare earth mine in the U.S. and is expanding into refining [7][8] - USA Rare Earth (USAR) is developing the Round Top project in Texas, focusing on heavy rare earths for military applications [8] - Energy Fuels (UUUU) processes rare earths at its White Mesa Mill in Utah, one of the few U.S. facilities capable of producing separated oxides [8] - Critical Metals Corp. (CRML) controls the Tanbreez deposit in Greenland, aligning with U.S. efforts to diversify supply sources [8] - American Rare Earths (ARRN) is advancing the Halleck Creek project in Wyoming, responding to defense procurement rules that limit Chinese materials [8] Group 4: Broader Industrial Ecosystem - The development of domestic rare earth capacity necessitates significant industrial infrastructure, extending opportunities beyond mining companies [9][10] - Companies like Olin (OLN) provide specialized chemicals for processing, while Caterpillar (CAT) supplies heavy equipment for mine development [10] Group 5: Future Outlook and Investor Considerations - Analysts estimate a timeframe of three to seven years for meaningful domestic capacity to materialize, with federal backing reducing financing uncertainty [11][12] - The focus for investors should be on the U.S. rebuilding its domestic capacity for critical materials, which are essential for AI, EVs, renewable energy, and military applications [12][13]
This Elite Coast Guard Unit Showed Us How They Train for Key Missions
The Wall Street Journal· 2026-02-13 14:01
With its special forces playing a key role in Trump’s national security missions, the Coast Guard is standing up a new command for its elite teams. These special forces units have ramped up drug interdictions in the Caribbean and the Pacific, leading seizers of oil tankers. WSJ’s Shelby Holliday visited a unit in Miami to learn more. #CoastGuard #Trump #WSJ ...
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The Economist· 2026-02-12 17:35
Higher prices and national security are fuelling investment https://t.co/4PL28q8E41 ...
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Nick Szabo· 2026-02-11 21:36
Unredacting the Epstein files would be very bad for Israeli national security.Bethany O’Leary 🇺🇸 🦅 (@BBMagaMom):🚨 Speaker Mike Johnson just admitted the Epstein files must stay redacted for “national security concerns.”National FKN security?!?! Really??A pedophile trafficker raped kids for decades while rubbing elbows with the elite, intelligence agencies, and probably half of DC, https://t.co/59MmLLJAkM ...
Coal Kept the Lights On During Storms, Burgum Says
Bloomberg Television· 2026-02-11 14:13
CLIMATE RULES, ROLLING BACK AN OBAMA HAPPEN AARON I'LL SEE REGULATING FOSSIL FUELS. -- OBAMA-ERA POLICY REGULAR IN FOSSIL FUELS. DOUG BURGUM, YOU HAVE BEEN THE MAN.I WANT TO GET TO WHAT HAS HAPPENED WITH REGULATIONS. MR. SECRETARY, WHAT IS PROJECT VAULT AND HOW SHOULD I BE THINKING ABOUT THIS IN COMPARISON TO THE SPR.SEC. BURGUM: THE STRATEGIC PETROLEUM RESERVE HAS CREATED A GREAT BUFFER ON PRICE SHOCKS FOR AMERICAN CONSUMERS FOR DECADES AND DECADES. HAVE NO EQUIVALENT ON CRITICAL MINERALS. THERE ARE 60 MIN ...