Nation and World
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Lawmakers propose $2.5B agency to boost production of rare earths and other critical minerals
Jan 15, 2026 7:11 am - A bipartisan group of lawmakers have proposed creating a new agency with $2.5 billion to spur production of rare earths and the other critical minerals, while the Trump administration has already taken aggressive actions to break China's grip on the market for these materials that are crucial to high-tech products, including cellphones, electric vehicles, jet fighters and missiles.
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What’s next for Greenland and Denmark after difficult meeting with Trump administration
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European troops arrive in Greenland as talks with US highlight ‘disagreement’ over island's future
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What Americans think about Trump’s military intervention abroad, according to a new AP-NORC poll
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US will suspend immigrant visa processing from 75 countries over public assistance concerns
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Ukrainians endure freezing temperatures at home as emergency crews rush to restore power
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Gaza is entering the second phase of the ceasefire plan Trump helped broker, US says
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War powers resolution fails in Senate as 2 Republicans bow to Trump pressure
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With tensions high, Israel and Iran secretly reassured each other via Russia
Jan 14, 2026 4:27 pm - Days before protests erupted in Iran in late December, Israeli officials notified the Iranian leadership via Russia that they would not launch strikes against Iran if Israel were not attacked first. Iran responded through the Russian channel that it would also refrain from a preemptive attack, diplomats and regional officials with knowledge of the exchange said.
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Trump claims killing of Iran protesters ‘has stopped’ even as Tehran signals executions ahead