WHY IS THE US RUSHING TO RETUNR TO THE MOON.

There are variety reasons why the US is going back to the moon that include: 

Scientific discovery: The moon can facilitate solve mysteries about the moon and Earth's creation.

Economic benefits: A lunar base could lead to a thriving off-world economy, possibly centered around space tourism.

Inspiration: The moon can inspire a new generation of explorers.

Technological advances: The moon can facilitate advance technology.

Ressources Accessibility : Some resources that could be useful maybe be on the moon. 

Shaping the international environment: Space missions are now more global cooperation, and the moon can help shape the international environment for space

International cooperation: There is a collaborative mission between  between the US, Japan, Canada, the United Arab Emirates, and the European Space Agency that is call Atemis. 

Learning to live in space: The moon can facilitate humanity learn how to live and use the resources of space.

The US recently returned to the moon with the Odysseus landing, the first time a US-built spacecraft has landed on the moon in over 50 years