Texas Takes on China's Rare Earth Monopoly as USAID Election Influence Faces Scrutiny

Texas is taking the fight to China's dominance of critical rare earth minerals, and Land Commissioner Dawn Buckingham says the Lone Star State is building a blueprint for American independence.On this episode of John Solomon Reports, Buckingham joins John Solomon to discuss a major rare earth development initiative in Hudspeth County, efforts to establish domestic mineral processing, and how these projects could generate billions for Texas public education. She also explains how Texas is helping veterans achieve homeownership and creating new opportunities for the next generation of American farmers and ranchers.Plus, Foundation for Freedom Online Executive Director Mike Benz examines USAID's alleged involvement in political influence operations across Latin America and what its restructuring could mean for future elections.City Journal's Kenneth Schrupp breaks down California's growing public assistance costs, including his reporting on billions in health care spending for undocumented immigrants and the broader impact on taxpayers.Finally, filmmaker Spencer Taylor discusses his documentary The Death of Recess, exploring how declining playtime in American schools may be affecting childhood development, learning, and behavior.From national security and economic independence to taxpayer accountability and education reform, today's guests examine some of the biggest challenges facing America's future.Guests: Dawn Buckingham, Mike Benz, Kenneth Schrupp, and Spencer Taylor.John Solomon Reports is a podcast from Just the News.

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