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Donald Trump hosted leaders of five Central Asian countries at the White House on Thursday as he intensifies his hunt for rare earth metals needed for high-tech devices, including smartphones, electric vehicles and fighter jets. Early last month, Beijing expanded export restrictions over vital rare earth elements and magnets before announcing, after Trump-Xi talks in South Korea last week, that China would delay its new restrictions by one year. Washington is now looking for new ways to circumvent China on critical minerals. China accounts for nearly 70% of the world’s rare earth mining and controls roughly 90% of global rare earths processing. Central Asia holds deep reserves of rare earth minerals and produces roughly half the world’s uranium, which is critical to nuclear power production. But the region badly needs investment to further develop the resources. Enter, the United States. Watch.

Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt briefs the media on President Trump's upcoming Asia trip, the ongoing government shutdown, and its impacts on federal employees, air travel, small businesses, and SNAP benefits. She highlights the administration’s concerns over Democrats’ actions, including funding for illegal immigrants, and outlines potential disruptions for the Thanksgiving travel season. Key Points: - President Trump departs for Malaysia, Japan, South Korea, and China. - 500,000+ federal employees to miss paychecks due to shutdown. - Flight disruptions expected during Thanksgiving travel. - SNAP benefits for 40M Americans at risk next week. - Democrats criticized for “open border” policies and funding for illegal aliens.

NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte met with U.S. President Donald Trump at the White House, praising Trump’s efforts to broker a Middle East ceasefire and bring peace between Ukraine and Russia. The meeting came as the U.S. announced sweeping new sanctions on Russia’s top oil companies, Rosneft and Lukoil. Trump said it was “time” to act, while Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent vowed continued pressure on Moscow to end its war.

U.S. President Donald Trump said Prime Minister Narendra Modi assured him that India will stop purchasing oil from Russia — calling it a “big step” in the ongoing global pressure campaign amid the Russia-Ukraine war.

President Donald Trump delivers a powerful speech at the White House Religious Liberty Commission today at the Museum of the Bible, Washington, D.C.! Emphasizing faith as America’s backbone, Trump vows to “bring back religion stronger than ever” and announces new school prayer guidance. He also donates his family Bible, used in both inaugurations, for public display.

Trump escalates trade war with India, claiming it’s the “most highly tariffed nation” on a radio show! Boasting he knows tariffs “better than anyone,” Trump slams India’s trade barriers, citing a “one-sided disaster” while imposing 50% tariffs on Indian goods and 25% on Russian oil imports. As India pushes back, will Trump’s tactics alienate a key ally and drive New Delhi closer to Russia and China?

White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt offers a big hint ahead of Donald Trump’s 2nd April “Liberation Day” tariffs - watch!

Former US President Donald Trump was shot at an outdoor rally during his speech in Butler, Pennsylvania. Around 6 minutes into his speech, when suddenly, the sound of gunshots rang the air. The Republican Party candidate dropped to the ground behind the podium after looking at the blood on his hand that went past over his right ear. But Trump is not the first US President to be shot at. So far, 4 US Presidents have lost their lives in such assassination attempts.

U.S. President Joe Biden has called Israel's response in Gaza Strip 'over the top', in his sharpest ever criticism of Netanyahu's military campaign. Now, the U.S. has put forth some conditions that need to be met for allies to get aid from the U.S. - watch

On the second day of his state visit to the U.S., First lady, Jill Biden welcomed PM Modi at the national science foundation in Alexandria, Virginia. During their meeting the first lady talked about the deep ties between India and the U.S and things India and the U.S. can do in the fields of education & skill development. During the event, PM Modi invited american students to India while highlighting his government’s achievments in the field of education.