It's been an eventful week, with major geopolitical shifts and political statements. Here's a quick recap of the top political stories from the week.

Saudi Arabia Seeks US Support As Houthis Advance

Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman has reportedly requested military assistance from President Donald Trump against the Houthi rebels in Yemen. This request comes as the Iran-aligned group made significant territorial gains in the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, a crucial Red Sea oil passage.

President Trump, however, declined direct military intervention but offered intelligence support. The U.S. is maintaining an ongoing dialogue with Saudi Arabia and the Yemeni government.

Critical Minerals Replace Oil As Top Geopolitical Battleground

Geopolitical dynamics are shifting from crude oil to critical minerals and rare earth elements (REEs). These elements, such as nickel, copper, lithium, and rare-earth oxides, are now crucial to national security due to their use in various technologies.

Canada, amidst a trade war with the U.S., is reconsidering its free sharing of strategic resources. Similarly, some Chinese rare earth suppliers are hesitant to export to the U.S. due to potential repercussions from Beijing.

Trump Touts Intel Stock Trade, Says Made 'Billions' For USA

President Donald Trump has claimed to have made substantial profits from stock trading, emphasizing that these gains are for the country, not for himself. Trump dismissed criticism from the Democrats, stating that he trades for the benefit of the U.S.A.

In a post on Truth Social, Trump asserted, "I've made Hundreds of Billions of Dollars on Stocks, and many other type Holdings, for the U.S.A., not myself."

Elizabeth Warren Says Republicans Will 'Outspend' And Trump Will 'Throw Dirt'

Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) believes that Democrats can overcome Republican spending advantages and aggressive attacks by building a robust grassroots organization before the next election.

Warren, in a video shared on X, acknowledged the potential for Republican-aligned financial interests to outspend Democrats.

Mike Johnson Says 'American Manufacturing Is Booming'

House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) attributes the resurgence of American manufacturing to Republican policies. He pointed to tax breaks, job creation, investment, and overall economic opportunities for American workers.

Johnson, in a post on X, emphasized that "hardworking Americans have more opportunities and can keep more of their own hard-earned money."