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Panama denies State Department claim US government vessels can now transit canal for free

Panama denied a claim made by the State Department on Wednesday that the Central American nation had agreed to no longer charge fees for US government ships to transit the country’s famous canal.

Reuters · 22h

State Dept says US government vessels can now transit Panama Canal without fees

The U.S. Department of State said on Wednesday American government vessels can now transit the Panama Canal without charge fees.

Hosted on MSN · 20h

U.S. reaches deal to avoid boat fees at Panama Canal, State Department says

U.S. government vessels are being allowed to transit the Panama Canal without being charged fees, the U.S. Department of State announced Wednesday evening. The big picture: The move comes days after Secretary of State Marco Rubio visited Panama and warned officials there to curb Chinese influence as President Trump seeks to regain control of the Panama Canal.

Trump Wants To Shut Education Department

USA Today · 1d

What does the Department of Education do? Trump continues push for school choice, shutting agency

Amid the push for school choice and school vouchers, Trump continues his campaign to shutter the federal Education Department. Here's what it does.

Politico · 53m

Trump allies turn their attention to the Education Department

President Donald Trump and his allies — including his former Education secretary — have publicly zeroed in on the Education Department as a potential next target for his cutting spree, an action the president vowed to accomplish on the campaign trail and one Republicans have been calling for for decades.

U.S. News & World Report · 1d

In Trump's Quest to Close the Education Department, Congress and His Own Agenda May Get in the Way

President Donald Trump is preparing to gut the U.S. Education Department to the full extent of his power, directing his administration to slash spending while pressuring employees to quit

Justice Department sues Illinois and Chicago

New York Post on MSN · 6h

Trump administration sues Chicago, state of Illinois over sanctuary laws — and vows more lawsuits to come

This lawsuit will put the spotlight on obstruction by state and local officials and their refusal to support the administration and compliance with the law,” a DOJ official told The

USA Today · 3h

Illinois, Chicago sued by Trump administration over immigration laws that 'thwart' feds

The Trump administration has sued Illinois and Chicago, alleging its laws are impeding on federal efforts to enforce immigration laws.

The Washington Post on MSN · 5h

Justice Department sues Illinois and Chicago over immigration enforcement

It appears to be the first Justice Department lawsuit against local officials for allegedly interfering with the Trump administration’s immigration crackdown.

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Marco Rubio empowers State Department official Pete Marocco to run USAID

Marocco held several national security positions during the first Trump administration, including at USAID, where he tried to ...

USAID to be merged into State Department, 3 U.S. officials say

USAID will remain a humanitarian aid entity, but its funding and workforce will be significantly reduced, officials said.

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State Attorneys General to Sue Over Musk’s Access to Government Systems

Letitia James of New York and 11 others said that the so-called Department of Government Efficiency had revealed private ...

Rubio defends right-wing ideologue tapped for senior State Department job

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Wednesday defended a right-wing ideologue with a history of inflammatory comments on ...

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Map Shows States That Get Most Federal Funding for Education

See which states rely most on federal education funding as Trump proposes eliminating the Department of Education.

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USAID to merge with State Department in 'apocalyptic' shakeup with Rubio as acting director

Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced Monday he is acting director of the United States Agency for International ...

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State Department not negotiating Canada’s inclusion in US - Rubio

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated that his department is not involved in any negotiations regarding Canada becoming the 51st state of the United States, Fox News reports. According to him, the ...

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U.S. State Department shares warning for bucket list cruise port

Royal Caribbean, Holland America, Norwegian Cruise Line, and Celebrity Cruises all regularly visit this port and have no plans to change that.

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