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 Secret Service Agent Arrested, Charged with Five Felonies in Near-Fatal Hazing Incident Secret Service Agent Arrested, Charged with Five Felonies in Near-Fatal Hazing Incident July 27, 2026 Trump’s Forced Labor Tariffs and the Surge in U.S. Investment Trump’s Forced Labor Tariffs and the Surge in U.S. Investment July 27, 2026 Update: Three People Killed, Four Are Injured Including Child After Gang-Related Shooting at Bite of Seattle Food Festival Update: Three People Killed, Four Are Injured Including Child After Gang-Related Shooting at Bite of Seattle Food Festival July 27, 2026