What to know about the Panama Canal’s history amid Trump comments

President-elect Donald Trump has repeatedly suggested the United States take over the Panama Canal, a shipping waterway that cuts across Central America, unless fees for using the canal are lowered.  Panama’s leader shot back in a recent statement, saying the shipping waterway is not for sale. Since then, Trump has posted repeatedly about the canal. 

Marianne Williamson launches bid for DNC chair

Washington — Marianne Williamson, a self-help author who twice ran for president, announced Thursday that she is running for chair of the Democratic National Committee. In an open letter to DNC members posted online, Williamson laid out her plan for the party as it seeks to move forward after losing the White House and Senate

Trial of man accused in Trump assassination attempt in Florida pushed back

Judge delays trial for man accused of attempting to assassinate Trump Judge delays trial for man accused of attempting to assassinate Trump 00:23 A man accused of attempting to assassinate President-elect Donald Trump near West Palm Beach won’t be tried until September 2025, a federal judge ruled this week in Fort Pierce. Ryan Wesley Routh‘s

Trump threatens to take over Panama Canal

Trump threatens to take over Panama Canal – CBS News Watch CBS News President-elect Donald Trump is threatening to take over the Panama Canal unless it cuts the price it charges for ships to pass through the key shipping lane. Trump is also again floating the idea of buying Greenland, which he also suggested during