Rare earths: Federal backing and tech advances aim to help the U.S. catch up to China michael November 22, 2025 A rare earth minerals mine in China’s Jiangsu province, photographed in 2010. /AFP via Getty Images About Author michael See author's posts Post navigation Previous Journalist Matt Taibbi on the Democrats’ ‘Defy Illegal Orders’ Message: ‘Reminds Me of the Beginning of Russiagate’ (VIDEO)Next In Miami Beach, the New York City mayoral election is an opportunity Related Stories WATCH: Minnesota Official Tells Somalis How to Vote With No ID and Same-Day Registration – All They Need is a Phone, TV, or Internet Bill! WATCH: Minnesota Official Tells Somalis How to Vote With No ID and Same-Day Registration – All They Need is a Phone, TV, or Internet Bill! October 27, 2026 Unconfirmed Report: Flavio Bolsonaro Flees Socialist Regime in Brazil – Crossed Border and Fled to US Unconfirmed Report: Flavio Bolsonaro Flees Socialist Regime in Brazil – Crossed Border and Fled to US October 27, 2026 Trump Offers WHOPPING $1 MILLION Reward to Americans Who Expose Voter Fraud Ahead of 2026 Midterms Trump Offers WHOPPING $1 MILLION Reward to Americans Who Expose Voter Fraud Ahead of 2026 Midterms October 27, 2026