By Terri Wu Las Vegas-based MP Materials said on Nov. 19 that it will build a rare earths refinery in Saudi Arabia with the Pentagon and Saudi state-owned mining company Maaden. MP Materials and the Pentagon, through a joint venture, will hold a combined 49 percent stake in the refinery, with Maaden owning the remaining […]
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Mexico’s President Rules Out US Cross-Border Strikes on Drug Cartels
By Rachel Roberts Mexico’s president has ruled out allowing U.S. strikes against cartels within Mexican borders, a day after U.S. President Donald Trump said again this week he was prepared to take whatever action deemed necessary to stop drugs coming across the border. “It’s not going to happen,” Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum said on Nov. […]
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House Passes Bill to Release Epstein Files
By Jackson Richman WASHINGTON—The House of Representatives, in a near-unanimous vote, passed a bill on Nov. 18 that would require the Department of Justice to release more files surrounding the deceased sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. The final tally was 427–1. Rep. Clay Higgins (R-La.) was the sole lawmaker who voted against the measure. The bill […]
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US Home Builders Offer ‘Elevated’ Incentives Amid Affordability Challenges
By Mary Prenon Faced with affordability constraints and cautious demand, and with abundant land in states such as Arizona, Utah, Texas, and Florida, many developers are offering enticing incentives to potential homebuyers. A recent Redfin report indicates that builders are offering mortgage-rate buydowns, assistance with closing costs, and upgraded home amenities to attract buyers. In […]
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Government Shutdown Could Cost US Economy $14 Billion: CBO
By Andrew Moran and Nathan Worcester The government shutdown could cost the U.S. economy up to $14 billion, according to an Oct. 29 analysis. The nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office, writing in a letter to House Budget Committee Chairman Jodey Arrington (R-Texas), estimated the economic impact of the government shutdown, which began on Oct. 1. Real […]
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Cost of Gas Holds Steady From Last Year Despite Sharp Drop in Oil Price
By Andrew Moran Oil prices have fallen sharply this year, but the cost that drivers pay at the pump has remained steady. The national average price for a gallon of gasoline was $3.08 on Nov. 14, according to the American Automobile Association—unchanged from a year ago. By comparison, West Texas Intermediate crude oil futures have […]
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Who Are the 47 Members of Congress Not Seeking Reelection
By Arjun Singh Congressional midterms will be held on Nov. 3, 2026, when all 435 members of the House of Representatives and 35 seats in the Senate will be up for election—13 currently held by Democrats and 20 held by Republicans in the regular election cycle. Special elections will fill the additional two Senate seats […]
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What’s Next for Congress After Government Reopens
By Jackson Richman WASHINGTON—After more than 40 days, Congress has passed legislation to end the government shutdown. The bill funds the government through Jan. 30, 2026. It also includes three full-year appropriations bills to fund the Department of Veterans Affairs, the FDA, and the Department of Agriculture (USDA) through Sept. 30, 2026. The USDA funding […]
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House Votes to End Longest-Ever Shutdown, Sending Bill to Trump’s Desk
By Joseph Lord and Nathan Worcester WASHINGTON—The House of Representatives on Nov. 12 passed a legislative package to end the longest government shutdown in U.S. history. In a 222–209 vote, the House approved the measure around 8:20 p.m. ET. Several Democrats, including Reps. Jared Golden (D-Maine), Adam Gray (D-Calif.), Don Davis (D-N.C.), Henry Cuellar (D-Texas), […]
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Anthropic Announces $50 Billion Data Center Investment
By Naveen Athrappully Major AI development company Anthropic announced a $50 billion investment to develop data center infrastructure in the United States, specifically Texas and New York, “with more sites to come,” according to a Nov. 12 statement from the company. Anthropic has partnered with AI cloud platform Fluidstack for the latest investment. Fluidstack is […]
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Arctic Blast Sweeps Into US, Bringing Early Snow and Record Lows
By Savannah Hulsey Pointer The first blast of Arctic air of the season pushed into the interior of the United States on Nov. 10. The cold air brought a chance of snow to large portions of the country and dropped temperatures as far south as Florida. According to the National Weather Service (NWS), the Arctic […]
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Senate Overcomes Filibuster to Advance Bill to End Shutdown
By Joseph Lord The U.S. Senate has voted to end the Democratic filibuster on a funding bill, which is set to end the government shutdown as the impasse neared its 41st day. On Sunday evening, following an unusually busy weekend at the Capitol that saw bipartisan negotiations and all-nighters by legislative staff, enough Democrats had […]
