Inside Trump’s push to boost US critical minerals

President Donald Trump recently signed an executive order that aims to rapidly expand US critical mineral production. POLITICO’s James Bikales breaks down the details of the order, along with the reaction and potential impact. Plus, the Trump administration moves to approve the use of public lands for potential carbon sequestration and alert companies to a possible “presidential exemption” from air rules. 

James Bikales is a reporter for POLITICO. 

Nirmal Mulaikal is the co-host and producer of POLITICO Energy. 

Alex Keeney is a senior audio producer at POLITICO.

Annie Rees is the managing producer for audio at POLITICO.

Gloria Gonzalez is the deputy energy editor for POLITICO. 

Matt Daily is the energy editor for POLITICO.

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