China’s Halt of Critical Minerals Poses Risk for U.S. Military Programs

The Pentagon and defense contractors are heavily reliant on magnets and rare earth minerals mined or processed in China, which has suspended exports of the materials in an escalating trade war.

Arson Attack on Shapiro Raises New Fears About Threats to U.S. Politicians

While political violence has not surged overall, a series of high-profile attempts on American leaders have shaken a public already worried about the country’s toxic political environment.

Trump Signals Semiconductor Tariffs Are Coming ‘Very Soon’

The president has suggested that he will move forward with a national security investigation this week that is likely to result in tariffs on chips.

Another Lawsuit, This Time in Colorado, Over Trump’s Use of the Alien Enemies Act

The president’s efforts to invoke a wartime statute to deport scores of Venezuelan immigrants have set off one of the most contentious legal battles of his second term.

Inside Trump’s Pressure Campaign on Universities

The opaque process, part of a strategy by conservatives to realign the liberal tilt of elite universities, has upended higher education.

DOGE Cuts Hobble Office That Would Aid NASA and SpaceX Mars Landings

The Astrogeology Science Center, which has helped astronauts and robots reach other worlds safely, is facing a substantial number of job reductions.

Mike Rogers Will Run Again for Senate in Michigan

The Republican former congressman, who was narrowly beaten by Elissa Slotkin in a marquee Senate matchup in 2024, hopes to fill the seat being vacated by Senator Gary Peters.

Federal Work Force Prepares for Another Round of Mass Firings as Deadline Nears

The Trump administration’s drive to slash and overhaul the government, led by Elon Musk, has already led to tens of thousands of departures.