Trump plans $12B rare earth stockpile to reduce US dependence on China

President Trump is set to initiate a $12 billion stockpile of essential minerals, aiming to decrease U.S. reliance on Chinese supplies and stabilize prices for manufacturers, according to reports. The initiative, called Project Vault, will be backed by $1.67 billion in private investments and a $10 billion loan from the U.S. Export-Import Bank, as confirmed […]
Hochul annoyed by Mamdani’s calls to ‘tax the rich’ amid claims of a $12B budget gap in NYC

Tax Tensions Between Mayor and Governor Cass is not thrilled about Zo’s tax calculations. There’s growing frustration with Mayor Zoran Mamdani’s stance on taxing the wealthy, particularly from Governor Kathy Hochul. She suspects his warning about a looming $12 billion budget deficit might be an effort to advance his socialist agenda, according to insider sources. […]
Zohran Mamdani adopts DOGE strategies with a budget-saving team as NYC works to address a $12B budget shortfall

Mayor Zoran Mamdani Initiates Budget Oversight Measures On Thursday, Mayor Zoran Mamdani took inspiration from tactics often associated with former President Trump, announcing a plan to address overspending within city departments. In a move characterized by Democratic Socialist leaders, an executive order was signed to mandate that each city government appoint a “chief savings officer” […]
Zohran Mamdani suggests limited solutions for NYC’s $12B budget gap while reiterating the need for tax increases

Mamdani Critiques Predecessors Amid Budget Crisis Mayor Zoran Mamdani has been vocal about the city’s significant $12 billion budget deficit, yet he provided scant details on his plans to address it during his speech on Wednesday. Instead, he suggested that Governor Kathy Hochul should consider implementing higher taxes on the wealthy. In a serious tone, […]
Co-founder of $12B AI company let go after employer discovers workplace relationship, according to a report.

Co-Founder of AI Startup Fired Amid Internal Conflicts The co-founder of a Silicon Valley AI startup, valued at $12 billion, has reportedly been dismissed following months of internal strife. This situation began with undisclosed workplace relationships and escalated to a conflict over leadership roles. As reported by the Wall Street Journal, Barrett Zoff, co-founder and […]
Bitcoin’s recent $12B open interest wipeout was essential, says analyst – TradingView

According to analysts at Crypto, Bitcoin's nearly $12 billion open interest shakeout earlier this month may just be the catalyst needed to help assets regain their upward momentum. “This can be seen as a natural market reset. This is an essential stage for maintaining bullish continuity,” Cryptoquant contributor DarkFost said in a market report on […]
$12B casino in NY’s Hudson Yards rejected by community board

A major community board has rejected a bid to build a glittering $12 billion casino complex in Manhattan's Hudson Yards, in a move that could be fatal to the project. Community Board 4, which represents the Hudson Yards neighborhood, voted unanimously Monday night against approving a zoning change that would have allowed Related Companies and […]
Why Disney is doubling down on cruises with a $12B bet

Disney is increasing its bet on cruises, more than doubling its fleet and embarking on a $12 billion expansion that includes expansion into Asia. According to sources, the Mouse House plans to increase its fleet from six to 13 ships by 2031 through major investments. report From Sunday's Wall Street Journal. “Given the fact that […]
Hudson Yards $12B casino hits major roadblock as NYC civic leaders push back over housing getting slashed

Civic leaders argue the city is making a losing bet by building a flashy gaming facility at the expense of promised housing with a $12 billion casino planned for Hudson Yards. There is. Manhattan Community Board 4 has sent a scathing letter to Associated Companies/Wynn Resorts over the proposed facility, saying the developer is not […]
$12B in earmarks: Congress’ roller-coaster history with earmark spending takes another twist

6,628. That’s the number bipartisan House and Senate members plan to include in the $467 billion minibus spending bill passed just last week. The funding plan covers six areas of federal spending and could avert a partial government shutdown through September 30th. Of this spending plan, Earmark totaled $12.7 billion, or just under 3%. Is […]