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 Education Department Finds Four Red-State School Districts Pushed ‘Gender Identity’ on Kids Education Department Finds Four Red-State School Districts Pushed ‘Gender Identity’ on Kids April 27, 2026 Images of Those Most Impacted by the Shooting at the White House Press Dinner Images of Those Most Impacted by the Shooting at the White House Press Dinner April 27, 2026 WATCH: Cincinnati Teacher Posts Video Expressing Disappointment That Trump Assassination Attempt Failed WATCH: Cincinnati Teacher Posts Video Expressing Disappointment That Trump Assassination Attempt Failed April 27, 2026