Morning, friends. Grab your coffee, because Monday brings a big claim out of Washington, a big Texas investment, and a college football poll that got shaken up. Here's what's worth your time today.
Energy Ceasefire Claim: Trump Says Russia and Ukraine Agreed, but Moscow Is Silent
Trump says Russia and Ukraine agreed to an energy ceasefire, but Moscow hasn't confirmed it and Zelensky says strikes kept coming. Until the other side says yes, treat this as a claim and not a deal. Read the story →
Hertha Metals Breaks Ground on Texas Rare-Earth Magnet Iron Plant, a $100 Million Bet on Minnesota Dirt
Hertha Metals broke ground on a roughly $100 million plant in Conroe, Texas, to make high-purity iron for rare-earth magnets, with Pentagon and Toyota Ventures backing. More of that supply chain on American soil is a good thing, and Texas is getting a piece of it. Read the story →
Pocket Rescission Fight: GAO Says Trump’s $810M Cut Is Illegal, and the Money Is Already Gone
GAO says Trump's $810 million pocket rescission broke the law. Collins agrees and Vought doesn't, and the money has already expired, so this fight is about precedent now. Read the story →
Georgia Takes Over No. 1 in AP Top 25 as Texas Tumbles to No. 7
Georgia beat Alabama 20-17 and took over the No. 1 spot in the AP Top 25, while Texas tumbled to No. 7. Longhorn fans, I'm sorry. Pour something strong. Read the story →
Used Ford F-150 Lightning Demand Surges After Ford Killed the Truck
Ford ended F-150 Lightning production last December, and now used ones sell in about 20 days. Funny how a truck gets popular right after it disappears. Read the story →
That's the brief. Go get your Monday, and I'll see you tomorrow. – Krish
— Krish
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