China’s Mineral Glut Cuts EV Costs, Deepens U.S. Reliance

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A recent survey shows that China’s mineral oversupply is lowering EV costs but increasing U.S. dependence on foreign materials just as President Donald Trump rolls back Biden-era EV policies.

China dominates the global production and processing of key minerals such as lithium, cobalt, and nickel, all of which are essential for electric vehicles. As Chinese companies ramp up production, the international market is experiencing an oversupply, leading to lower prices for raw materials, which in turn results in cheaper EV batteries and ultimately reduced vehicle costs.

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New Lawsuit Alleges Locals Died as Result of 2023 East Palestine Derailment Disaster

A new lawsuit has been filed alleging for the first time that the February 2023 East Palestine, Ohio, train derailment resulted in deaths, according to The Associated Press.

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Automatic Voter Registration Let Non-Citizens in South Dakota, Oregon onto Voter Rolls, Report Says

A new election integrity report examining how non-citizens have been registered to vote in South Dakota and Oregon warns that automatic voter registration is the culprit.

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