Washington D.C./Panama City – In a move that has stirred international waters, President-elect Donald Trump has publicly declared his intention to potentially retake control of the Panama Canal, describing it as a "vital National Asset" for the United States. This statement has ignited a diplomatic firestorm with Panama, where President José Raúl Mulino has responded with a firm rejection, asserting that "every square meter" of the canal belongs to Panama.
Washington, DC - In a move that could redefineUS-Mexicorelations, reports have emerged that Donald Trump and his transition team are contemplating a soft invasion of Mexico. This strategy, aimed at dismantling drug cartels, would involve the covert deployment of American special forces into Mexico to execute targeted operations against cartel leaders.
Washington, D.C. - In a significant policy reversal, the Biden administration officially withdrew its plan to provide student loan forgiveness for approximately 38 million Americans. This decision marks the end of an aggressive campaign to alleviate the burden of student debt, a cornerstone of President Joe Biden's educational policy promises.
American Airlines experienced a significant ground stop on Christmas Eve 2024, causing widespread travel disruptions across the United States. A technical glitch forced the airline to halt all domestic departures, leaving countless passengers stranded at airports and scrambling to salvage their holiday plans.
TOKYO - In a seismic shift set to revolutionize the global automotive industry, Honda Motor Co. and Nissan Motor Co. have officially confirmed the commencement of merger talks. The groundbreaking discussions, revealed just hours ago, are poised to culminate in a landmark strategic alliance, potentially creating the world's third-largest automaker by volume.
On December 23, 2024, the House Ethics Committee unveiled a report that again threw former Representative Matt Gaetz into the spotlight. The document accuses Gaetz of engaging in a lifestyle involving drug use and payments for sexual services, including an incident with a minor in 2017. The committee's findings suggest that Gaetz violated multiple state laws related to sexual misconduct during his time in office, with specific allegations of statutory rape, prostitution, and illicit drug use. The report also points to payments made via digital payment apps like Venmo and PayPal, which totaled over $90,000 to multiple women, with the committee concluding these were likely related to sexual activity or drug use.