President Donald Trump asserted on Saturday that American military and cargo ships should travel through the Panama Canal and Suez Canal for free.
Read More Trump: All U.S. Commerce And Military Ships Should Pass Through Suez And Panama Canals ‘Free Of Charge’
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth sharply criticized what he described as the “hoax press,” while also directing blame at his recently dismissed aides, whom he accused of disseminating falsehoods regarding recent controversies that have unfolded during his tenure.
Read More Hegseth: Leak Probe Evidence Will Be Referred To DOJ For Possible Charges
According to reports, President Donald Trump has instructed the U.S. military to devise a range of strategies for retaking the Panama Canal, in an effort to dissuade communist China from continuing conducting operations in the region.
Read More Trump Signals Potential Military Action To Reclaim Panama Canal, Requests Coordinated Plan
A Hong Kong-based company has agreed to sell two terminals at either end of the Panama Canal to the U.S. asset management company BlackRock — which has been accused of securities fraud and conspiring with other investment firms to limit coal production and raise energy costs for consumers.
Read More BlackRock Acquires Panama Canal Ports Amid U.S.-China Tensions
President-elect Donald Trump has repeatedly voiced his support for taking control of Greenland and the Panama Canal for both economic and defense purposes.
Read More Trump Cites National Security And Economic Benefits In Support Of Acquiring Greenland And Panama Canal
President-elect Donald Trump sent his eldest son to Greenland on Tuesday as part of his efforts to make it part of the U.S., despite the country repeatedly saying it is not for sale.
Read More Donald Trump Jr. Visits Greenland As Father Pursues Interest In Acquiring The Island