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House Republican bill would pave way for Trump to acquire Panama Canal for US
Rep. Dusty Johnson (R-S.D.) will introduce a bill that would authorize the president to purchase the Panama Canal and put it under U.S. control, an acquisition that President-elect Trump has been ...The Hill - Jan. 8 -
Panama Canal CEO Says Meeting Trump's Demands 'Will Lead to Chaos'
The canal executive said China doesn’t control route and U.S. ships can’t get better rates than others.The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 8 -
Blinken says Trump's push for US to take control of Greenland is 'not going to happen'
Outgoing U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken is advising the world not to waste a lot of time on what President-elect Donald Trump has been saying about GreenlandABC News - Jan. 8 -
Why would Trump want Greenland and the Panama Canal?
Donald Trump says the U.S. needs control of Greenland and the Panama Canal "for national security." Here's why both places are so important.CBS News - Jan. 8 -
Denmark Updates Coat of Arms Amid Trump Push to Buy Greenland
Before President-elect Donald Trump’s latest remarks, King Frederik X signaled his commitment to the territory in a decidedly old-fashioned way.The New York Times - Jan. 8 -
Europe pushes back against Trump over Greenland military threat
European leaders expressed their confusion and pushed back Wednesday against President-elect Donald Trump's refusal to rule out using military force to take over Greenland.NBC News - Jan. 8 -
Trump Raises Using Military or Economic Force to Take Greenland and the Panama Canal
In an hourlong news conference at his Florida club, Mar-a-Lago, the president-elect delivered a hodgepodge of grievances, complaints and false claims.The New York Times - Jan. 8 -
Trump’s push for SALT tax reform threatened by hardline GOP budget hawks
The path of least resistance could be $5 trillion in new government debt.MarketWatch - Jan. 8 -
Trump suggests taking Greenland and Panama Canal by force
During an hourlong press conference, President-elect Trump mapped out headline-making plans for his administration — including seizing the Panama Canal and Greenland and renaming the Gulf of Mexico ...NBC News - Jan. 8 -
Trump threatens land grabs of Panama Canal, Greenland, by force. Can he?: ANALYSIS
The president-elect claims it’s vital for national and economic security.ABC News - Jan. 8 -
Trump ramps up threats to gain control of Greenland and Panama Canal
The president-elect said he would not rule out the use of military force to seize control of the Panama Canal and Greenland.BBC News - Jan. 8 -
Panama Unsettled by Trump Threat to Seize Canal
Few took the president-elect’s combative comments at face value, but they still sent a shudder through a country that the United States has invaded before.The New York Times - Jan. 8 -
Greenland, Panama and Faucets: Trump Conference Shows Hints of Chaos to Come
President-elect Donald J. Trump’s news conference at Mar-a-Lago was a reminder of what the next four years may have in store.The New York Times - Jan. 8 -
Trump doesn't rule out using military force to take control of Panama Canal, Greenland
President-elect Donald Trump held a wide-ranging press conference at Mar-a-Lago on Tuesday. He addressed pardons for Jan. 6 defendants and whether he would pursue efforts to put Greenland and the ...CBS News - Jan. 7 -
Trump refuses to rule out using military to take Panama Canal and Greenland
Remarks likely to set off alarm bells around the world as Trump prepares to return to the White House this month. Donald Trump is refusing to rule out using American military force to retake ...The Guardian - Jan. 7 -
Trump makes apparent push for new era of American Imperialism in wide-ranging press conference
President-elect Donald Trump held a news conference where he refused to rule out using military force to take over the Panama Canal and Greenland, as well as “economic force” to annex Canada. NBC ...NBC News - Jan. 7 -
Panama Canal’s Expansion Opened Routes for Fish to Relocate
A multibillion-dollar expansion helped the canal accommodate king-size cargo ships. It might also be fueling ecological upheaval.The New York Times - Jan. 7 -
Trump won't rule out using U.S. military to control Panama Canal or Greenland
President-elect Donald Trump has repeatedly said the U.S. should control the Panama Canal and Greenland, and has also expressed a desire to make Canada a state.CNBC - Jan. 7 -
Trump won't rule out force to retake Panama Canal, threatens 'all hell' over hostages
Donald Trump delivered remarks and took reporter questions on Tuesday at Mar-a-Lago in what was his second news conference since becoming president-elect.ABC News - Jan. 7 -
Germany pushes for EU to ease sanctions on Syria
Berlin circulates proposals for relief on curbs in exchange for reforms from new leadership in DamascusFinancial Times - Jan. 7 -
Trump refuses to rule out force to take Greenland and Panama Canal
US president-elect also vows to rename Gulf of Mexico as ‘Gulf of America’ and to impose tariffs on alliesFinancial Times - Jan. 7 -
Trump suggests he could use military force to acquire Panama Canal and Greenland
President-elect Donald Trump on Tuesday suggested he would consider using military force to gain control of the Panama Canal and Greenland, and "economic force" to acquire Canada.NBC News - Jan. 7 -
Trump won't rule out using military to get Panama Canal
President-elect Trump on Tuesday refused to commit to not using the U.S. military to gain control of the Panama Canal, after vowing last month to take over operation of the key passageway. Trump ...The Hill - Jan. 7 -
Former Fed Chair Bernanke Says Trump’s Policies May Not Push Inflation Back Up
While plans to impose tariffs, cut immigration and expand tax cuts have alarmed many economists, others say early, pessimistic analyses may be incorrect.Inc. - Jan. 6 -
Trump lawyers push to halt Jan. 10 hush money case sentencing
President-elect Trump’s legal team urged a judge to hold off on sentencing him on Jan. 10 in his New York criminal conviction ahead of his inauguration. Judge Juan Merchan ruled last week that ...The Hill - Jan. 6 -
Republicans try to exploit New Orleans attack to push through Trump agenda
Trump loyalists make baseless link between attack and US border and say cabinet nominees must be urgently ratified. Republicans in the US Senate are attempting to exploit the New Year’s Day attack ...The Guardian - Jan. 5 -
Trump's Greenland and Panama Canal ambitions face Republican skepticism
Republican lawmakers are scratching their heads over President-elect Trump’s ambitions to take over Greenland and the Panama Canal, grand plans the incoming commander in chief put back on the table ...The Hill - Jan. 5 -
Justice Department urges Supreme Court to reject Trump’s push to pause TikTok ban
The Justice Department on Friday urged the Supreme Court to reject President-elect Donald Trump’s request to delay the implementation of a law that would effectively ban TikTok in the U.S. or force ...NBC News - Jan. 4 -
Carter’s Panama Canal pragmatism saved global trade. Trump’s greed could upend it.
The Panama Canal treaties were approved by a bipartisan coalition of senators who accepted a counterintuitive reality: Giving up the canal was the best way to retain its use.The Hill - Jan. 4 -
Honduran Leader Threatens to Push U.S. Military Out of Base if Trump Orders Mass Deportations
In pushing back against President-elect Donald J. Trump’s plan, President Xiomara Castro threatened that a base hosting U.S. troops could “lose all reason to exist in Honduras.”The New York Times - Jan. 4 -
Bipartisan lawmakers renew push for legislation supporting Georgia against Russian interference
Republican and Democratic lawmakers are renewing efforts to pass legislation supporting Georgia, touting it as one of the best and first examples of bipartisan unity of the new Congress. Reps. Joe ...The Hill - Jan. 3 -
Facebook and Instagram Ads Push Gun Silencers Disguised as Car Parts
A network of Facebook pages has been advertising “fuel filters” that are actually meant to be used as silencers, which are heavily regulated by US law. Even US military officials are concerned.Wired - Jan. 3 -
Bereaved whale spotted pushing another dead calf
A whale that famously pushed its calf's dead body for 17 days in 2018 appears to be grieving again.BBC News - Jan. 3 -
Carter’s Panama Canal Treaties Symbolize How Much Washington Has Changed
To return the canal to Panama, President Jimmy Carter worked to change minds and build a bipartisan coalition that put aside short-term political considerations.The New York Times - Jan. 3 -
Trump uses New Orleans attack to push security and border agenda
President-elect blames US military veteran’s alleged terror act on Biden’s immigration policyFinancial Times - Jan. 2 -
Merz pushes for EU free trade deal with Trump’s US
German conservative leader predicted to be next chancellor rejects retaliatory tariffsFinancial Times - Jan. 2 -
How marketing pushed these three indie films into box office hits
Despite major obstacles, some indie films thrived this year. Yes, they were artistically accomplished, but inventive ad campaigns also helped draw in crowds.Los Angeles Times - Jan. 2 -
The Panama Canal Has a Big Problem, but It’s Not China or Trump
Climate change is causing drought conditions that are making the Panama Canal harder to operate and more expensive to pass through.The New York Times - Jan. 1 -
Republican-run states see opportunity to push extreme policies under Trump
Emboldened red states could advocate for rightwing reforms from steep tax cuts to slashes to education. Republican state lawmakers and conservative leaders around the United States see Donald ...The Guardian - Jan. 1