Fearing New Panama President Will Block Key Route to US, Migrants Flood Darién Gap

DARIEN GAP, Panama—Thousands of migrants streamed into Panama through the treacherous jungle of the Darién Gap last week, with many fearing that the route will be shut down, thereby dashing their hopes of reaching the United States. The influx of migrants intent on crossing the U.S. southwest border unlawfully came as Panama’s new president, Raúl

Yellen Testifies About US Actions to Combat China’s Predatory Financing

Treasury Secretary responded to members’ questions about restructuring Chinese-owned debt and preventing China from dominating key industries. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen testified to Congress on July 9 about the “State of the International Financial System.” Lawmakers only wanted to talk about one country: China. Members of Congress in both parties have emphasized the China threat,

Senators Unveil Bipartisan Bill to Ban Lawmakers From Stock Trading

WASHINGTON—A bipartisan group of senators on July 10 put forth a bill that would ban members of Congress and other elected officials from trading stocks. Sens. Jeff Merkley (D-Ore.), Gary Peters (D-Mich.), Josh Hawley (R-Mo.), and Jon Ossoff (D-Ga.) announced that they had reached an agreement on the legislation. “Members of Congress should not be

House Passes Bill to Require Proof of Citizenship for Voting in Federal Elections

The measure is unlikely to pass through the Senate, and the White House has expressed opposition to the bill. WASHINGTON—The U.S. House of Representatives on July 10 passed legislation that would require voters to provide proof of citizenship to vote in federal elections. The bill was approved in a mostly party-line vote of 221–198. Five

TSA Called to Account for Cuban Delegation’s Miami Airport Tour

TSA officials said the visit was routine and that reciprocal airport visits is necessary to assure the security of international flights. A House panel quizzed Transportation Security Administration officials on their decision to give a delegation from Cuba, a state sponsor of terrorism and close China ally, a guided tour of Miami International Airport and

Barron Trump Attends His Father’s Florida Rally in Campaign Debut

‘This is the first time he’s ever done it,’ the former president said Tuesday. The 18-year-old son of former President Donald Trump made his debut at one of his father’s campaign rallies, appearing at an event in Florida on Tuesday evening. “This is the first time he’s ever done it,” former President Trump of his

Canyonlands Cliffhanger: Utah Republican House Primary Falls Within Recount Zone

Trump-endorsed Rep. Celeste Maloy and challenger Colby Jenkins are just 214 votes apart in their too-close-to-call GOP Congressional clash. Rep. Celeste Maloy (R-Utah) and challenger Colby Jenkins appear headed for a recount in their too-close-to-call June 25 Utah Republican Congressional primary election. The first-term incumbent, endorsed by former President Donald Trump, was clinging to a