Since 2020—even before the additional tariffs imposed by the Trump Administration this morning—the price of copper has surged by 75%. The element has since become a vital component in the world’s transition from fossil fuels to renewable energy sources. Its primary value lies in its exceptional conductivity,
This past week, the oil market spiked as expected in response to Washington’s Saturday strikes on three Iranian nuclear facilities. The Fordow facility—Tehran's state-of-the-art nuclear installation—was the primary target, hit by B-2 bombers that successfully dropped GBU-57A bunker-buster armaments. The other two facilities were targeted
On June 16, 2025, the Senate passed S. 1582, the Guiding and Establishing National Innovation for U.S. Stablecoins Act of 2025, or GENIUS Act. An overview of key policy issues can be found here. The bill would establish a regime to regulate U.S. payment stablecoins. What Is the
Author: Linda R. Rowan, Analyst in Natural Resources and Earth Sciences (Congressional Research Service) The U.S. Geological Survey's (USGS's) Earth Mapping Resources Initiative (Earth MRI) is an effort within the USGS Mineral Resources Program (MRP, part of the Energy and Minerals Mission Area) to modernize
This Congressional Research Service (CRS) Insight, published July 10, 2025, analyzes the $24.4 billion in FY2025 mandatory funding allocated under Section 20003 of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (P.L. 119-21) for integrated air and missile defense. Though the term “Golden Dome” does not appear in the statutory
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