Trump announces creation of critical mineral reserve

We are learning more as President Donald Trump began the week by announcing the creation of a critical mineral reserve. "Today, we're launching what will be known as Project Vault to ensure that American businesses and workers are never harmed by any shortage," Trump said during an event at the White House. According to early reports, the Trump administration’s initiative will include $2 billion from the private sector. Secretary of the Interior Doug Burgum and the Secretary of the Treasury Scott Bessent spoke alongside Trump inside the Oval Office.