Trump the Panama Canal and Chinas Role What We Know
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President of Panama: 'The canal is and will remain Panama's'
Panamanian President José Raúl Mulino says his nation intends to maintain control of the Panama Canal, after President Trump reiterated his intent to take control of the strategic waterway in his ...The Hill - Jan. 20 -
Why Trump Sees a Chinese Threat at the Panama Canal, and Locals Don't
The new administration sees Chinese-owned infrastructure as leverage over the waterway. Panama and some former U.S. military officials say concerns are overblown.The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 20 -
'We're taking it back': Trump promises action on Panama Canal
Speaking during his inaugural address, President Trump vowed to rename the Gulf of Mexico the "Gulf of America," return Alaska's Denali to "Mount McKinley" and retake control of the Panama Canal.NBC News - Jan. 20 -
What We Know About the Hostage Release
The first phase of the cease-fire deal calls for the release of 33 hostages, including women, children, men over 50 and sick and wounded people. Three hostages were released on the first day of the ...The New York Times - Jan. 20 -
What We Know About the TikTok Ban
The popular video app went dark in the United States late Saturday and then came back around noon on Sunday, even as a law banning it took effect.The New York Times - Jan. 19 -
What we know about the Gaza ceasefire deal
What we know so far about the ceasefire deal agreed between Israel and Hamas.BBC News - Jan. 19 -
For Trump, Greenland and Panama are really about one thing: China
China dominates the global market for “rare earth” minerals crucial for everything from stealth jets to smartphones.MarketWatch - Jan. 18 -
‘Repurchasing’ the Panama Canal is impossible
Such proposals are legally impossible and operationally unnecessary. Examining the reality of this vital artery of global trade makes this very clear.The Hill - Jan. 18 -
What we know about the victims killed in the California wildfires
At least two of the people killed in the Southern California wildfires tried to protect the homes where they raised families and lived for decades, while another stayed behind with his son who had ...NBC News - Jan. 18 -
What We Know About the Israel-Hamas Cease-Fire Agreement
Israel’s security cabinet approved the deal on Friday. It will now go before the full cabinet, which is expected to green-light it.The New York Times - Jan. 17 -
LA wildfire victims: What we know about those killed
Family members have begun to identify the residents who were killed in the devastating wildfires in the Los Angeles area.ABC News - Jan. 17 -
What we know as we await Roki Sasaki's decision
Starting this week, the coveted 23-year-old Japanese free agent can pick his team.ESPN - Jan. 16 -
In Pursuing Canal, Trump Could Push Panama Closer to China
President-elect Donald J. Trump’s threat to take back the Panama Canal may be posturing, but it could dampen the Panamanian government’s wish to broaden relations with the United States, analysts say.The New York Times - Jan. 15 -
What China Wants in Panama: More Trade, Projects and Influence
Beijing’s efforts to expand its reach in the country have hit several obstacles, in part because of American pressure.The New York Times - Jan. 15 -
What we know about the start of the Palisades Fire
A CBS News analysis of satellite imagery and photos shared by local residents indicates the Palisades Fire in Los Angeles likely started close to where another blaze, the Lachman Fire, broke out on ...CBS News - Jan. 14 -
China’s $1 Trillion Trade Surplus: What to Know as Trump Takes Office
Only a third of China’s trade surplus was with the United States, and only a third of the U.S. deficit was with China. That makes for tricky math for the president-elect.The New York Times - Jan. 14 -
What we know about the victims killed in the California wildfires
At least two of the people killed in the Southern California wildfires tried to protect the homes where they raised families and lived for decades, while another stayed behind with his son who had ...NBC News - Jan. 13 -
What we know about the fire victims
An amputee and his bedbound son, and a man trying to defend his home of 55 years, are among the 24 victims of the Los Angeles fires.BBC News - Jan. 13 -
Trump's Panama Canal Threat Stirs a Nationalist Outcry: 'Yankees Go Home!'
The strategic waterway is a symbol of pride for a tiny country that shed blood to take control of it.The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 10 -
Panama marks Martyrs' Day as Trump threatens to retake control of Panama Canal
A Panamanian national holiday remembering the killing of 21 protesters by police and U.S. troops in 1964 is taking on new resonance this year as U.S. President-elect Donald Trump threatens to take ...ABC News - Jan. 9 -
What we know about L.A. fire evacuations, maps, causes and more
Fueled by powerful winds and dry conditions, a series of ferocious wildfires erupted Tuesday and roared across the Los Angeles area, destroying hundreds of homes and killing at least five people.NBC News - Jan. 9 -
Why Does Trump Want the Panama Canal? Here’s What to Know.
Treaties ratified by the Senate in 1978 established permanent neutrality, but some Republicans regret that decision.The New York Times - Jan. 9 -
Anxieties jump at Trump's Greenland, Panama Canal military talk
{beacon} Welcome to The Hill's Defense & NatSec newsletter {beacon} Defense &National Security Defense &National Security The Big Story Anxieties jump at Trump's Greenland, Panama Canal military ...The Hill - Jan. 9 -
Trump provokes anxieties with Greenland, Panama Canal military talk
President-elect Trump’s refusal to rule out military action to attain his ambitions of acquiring the Panama Canal and Greenland has sparked some stern responses overseas and spurred a global debate ...The Hill - Jan. 8 -
Panama Canal chief dismisses Trump’s claims on China, fees
The Panama Canal Authority chief dismissed President-elect Trump’s claims that China is controlling the trade route and criticized his comments about fees. Ricaurte Vásquez Morales told The Wall ...The Hill - Jan. 8 -
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 -
What we know about the wildfires in California
The Palisades Fire, the Eaton Fire, the Hurst Fire and the Woodley Fire are raging in Los Angeles County and thousands of California residents were forced to evacuate. Ryan Hill, a general manager ...CBS 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 -
What We Know About HMPV, the Common Virus Spreading in China
While cases are climbing in China, the situation is very different from what it was when Covid-19 emerged five years ago, medical experts say. HMPV has circulated in humans for decades.The New York Times - Jan. 8 -
What We Know About the Wildfires Raging in Southern California
The fast-moving fires are intensifying because of fierce winds, the strongest in Southern California in more than a decade.The New York Times - Jan. 8