Secretary Of State Rubio Conducting Review Of USAID Activities Secretary Rubio reviews USAID's foreign assistance activities to align with America First agenda for efficiency and effectiveness. Top News · Feb 3, 2025
US And Panama Discuss Canal Control Amid China Dispute Tensions rise as US and Panama navigate diplomatic challenges over the Panama Canal and China's Belt and Road Initiative. Top News · Feb 3, 2025
US Secretary of State Rubio says he has become ‘acting director’ of USAID The Trump administration has sought to rein in US assistance abroad, with his advisers warning USAID could be closed. Al Jazeera · Feb 3, 2025
Musk hit on USAID riles Dems; many in GOP would absorb it into State Department - Roll Call Democrats criticized the actions at USAID, blaming Elon Musk, but Republicans seemed contend with absorbing it into the State Department. Roll Call · Feb 3, 2025
Trump isn't closely monitoring Musk as he does the 'dirty work' for him Musk, the richest person in the world, has amassed wide-ranging authority without having a formal government role or congressional approval The Independent UK · Feb 3, 2025
Marco Rubio Named Acting Director Of USAID Secretary of State Marco Rubio appointed as acting director of USAID to enhance US foreign aid programs and promote global stability. Top News · Feb 3, 2025
Secretary Of State Rubio Focuses On Immigration In Panama U.S. Secretary of State Rubio witnesses deportation flight in Panama, emphasizing deterrence efforts and collaboration in addressing illegal migration. Top News · Feb 3, 2025
Mexico To Send 10,000 Troops To The Border To 'Prevent Drug Trafficking' As Part Of Agreement To Pause Tariffs Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum outlined the main aspects of the deal, which also include the U.S. 'committing to work to prevent the trafficking of high-caliber weapons" to Mexico Latin Times · Feb 3, 2025
Secretary Of State Marco Rubio Focuses On Central America Secretary of State Marco Rubio's trip to Central America addresses immigration, drug trafficking, and Panama Canal control amidst regional resistance. Top News · Feb 3, 2025
US Warns Panama Over Chinese Influence In Canal Area Secretary of State Rubio warns Panama about Chinese influence over the Panama Canal, emphasizing U.S. concerns and potential measures. Top News · Feb 3, 2025
US Says Its Navy Ships Will Have Free Passage Through The Panama Canal After Marco Rubio's Visit The canal authority said it will "optimize transit priority" of such ships through the waterway. Latin Times · Feb 3, 2025
Panama Says It Won't Renew 'Belt And Road' Memorandum With China After Marco Rubio Visit The Panamanian government had signed the agreement in 2017. Rubio had told President Mulino to reduce Chinese influence around the canal or face consequences Latin Times · Feb 3, 2025
Rubio Lays Down Ultimatum To Panama Over Canal On his first trip overseas as the top US diplomat, Rubio took a guided tour of the canal accompanied by its Panamanian administrator as a South Korean-affiliated oil tanker and Marshall Islands-flagged cargo ship passed through the vital link between the Atlantic and Pacific oceans. Latin Times · Feb 3, 2025
CK Hutchison: The Hong Kong Firm Behind Panama Port Operators A sprawling business empire built by Hong Kong billionaire Li Ka-shing is caught in the crossfire as the extent of Chinese influence over the Panama Canal is debated. International Business Times · Feb 3, 2025
The Independent UK · Feb 3, 2025 Marco Rubio issues Panama ultimatum over 'Chinese influence' on canal Panama’s president says sovereignty over canal not up for debate but suggests review of agreements with Chinese companies
The Independent UK · Feb 3, 2025 North Korea lashes out at Marco Rubio for calling it a rogue state Marco Rubio called North Korea and Iran ‘rogue states’ in Megyn Kelly Show
International Business Times · Feb 2, 2025 Marco Rubio Tells Panama It Must Reduce Chinese Influence Around Canal Or Face Consequences Senator Marco Rubio urged Panama to reduce China's growing influence over the Panama Canal, warning of potential consequences if the country does not take action.
Latin Times · Feb 2, 2025 Marco Rubio Tells Panama It Must Reduce Chinese Influence Around Canal or Face Consequences Senator Marco Rubio urged Panama to reduce China's growing influence over the Panama Canal, warning of potential consequences if the country does not take action.
International Business Times · Feb 2, 2025 Rubio Warns Panama Of Consequences Over Canal US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Sunday threatened action against Panama without immediate changes to reduce Chinese influence on the canal, but the country's leader insisted he was not afraid of a US invasion and offered talks.
The Guardian - US · Feb 2, 2025 Rubio tells Panama to reduce Chinese influence in canal area or face US action Secretary of state’s visit to Central American state greeted with protests at Trump’s demand to take back the waterway
International Business Times · Feb 2, 2025 Rubio Meets Panama Leader On Trump Demands For Canal US Secretary of State Marco Rubio entered talks Sunday with Panama's leader to press President Donald Trump's demand that the United States take back control of the Panama Canal.
The Guardian - US · Feb 2, 2025 Trump threat to deport pro-Palestinian students mirrors rightwing Heritage blueprint New fact sheet bears similarity to Heritage Foundation’s Project Esther, which aims to quash US support of Palestine
Top News · Feb 2, 2025 USAID Website Goes Offline Amid Trump Administration's Foreign Aid Freeze USAID website outage amid Trump's foreign aid freeze raises concerns about agency's future and role in global development and security efforts.
Al Jazeera · Feb 2, 2025 Panama’s Mulino meets US Secretary of State Rubio after Trump canal threat The US secretary of state follows up on President Donald Trump’s extraordinary threat to seize the Panama Canal.
International Business Times · Feb 2, 2025 For World's Poorest, Fears For Long-term Setbacks After Trump Aid Cut In Uganda, millions of schoolchildren have benefitted from a universal education program backed by the United States.