US targets China's grip on critical minerals

IANS | July 16, 2026 1:33 PM

Washington, July 16 (IANS) The Trump administration has told lawmakers that it is reshaping US development finance and overseas investment to reduce America's dependence on China for critical minerals, energy, telecommunications and other strategic supply chains, arguing that economic security has become inseparable from national security.

Trump's DNI pick vows leaner spy office, stronger coordination

IANS | July 16, 2026 1:25 PM

Washington, July 16 (IANS) US President Donald Trump's nominee for Director of National Intelligence has pledged to streamline the Office of the Director of National Intelligence (ODNI), saying the agency should focus on oversight and coordination rather than expanding into operational roles.