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Senator Kevin Cramer, a U.S. Senator representing North Dakota, posted several updates on his social media account in late August 2025 addressing topics ranging from critical minerals and national security to a recent tragedy at a local school.

On August 25, 2025, Cramer shared his experience meeting with representatives from Sio Silica, stating: "Enjoyed the opportunity to visit with representatives from Sio Silica about mining and processing critical minerals in North America. Businesses like this are what we need to create economic opportunity and will lead to both global and national security." The senator’s comments reflect ongoing discussions at the federal level about securing domestic sources of critical minerals, which are essential for various industries including defense and technology.

Two days later, on August 27, 2025, Cramer highlighted his participation in an Air Force town hall event in Minot focused on nuclear modernization. He wrote: "Honored to participate in today's @usairforce town hall in Minot to discuss the importance of the Sentinel program. The reality is that for too long, the U.S. has relied on our reputational deterrence. Even Minuteman III ICBMs can’t fend off the passage of time forever, and our" This message references ongoing efforts by the U.S. military to modernize its intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) arsenal through programs such as Sentinel.

Later that same day, Cramer addressed a tragic incident affecting a local school community. He stated: "Kris and I are praying for the students, families, and staff of Annunciation Catholic School as they grieve this horrific act of violence at a mass during their first week of school."

Senator Cramer's posts come amid broader national conversations regarding supply chain security for critical minerals—resources vital for clean energy technologies and defense systems—and continued investment in modernizing U.S. nuclear forces to maintain credible deterrence capabilities ([U.S. Department of Energy](https://www.energy.gov/articles/us-department-energy-announces-critical-minerals-supply-chain-initiatives), [U.S. Air Force Nuclear Modernization](https://www.af.mil/About-Us/Fact-Sheets/Display/Article/467803/intercontinental-ballistic-missiles-icbm)). His remarks on school violence also align with growing concerns over safety in educational settings across the country.