Trump's comments come amid heightened focus on U.S.-Canada relations, with plans for steep tariffs on Canadian imports and bold foreign policy moves if re-elected.
Proposed policies, including forgiving up to $20,000 in debt per borrower and targeting those in financial distress, remain stalled, leaving Biden's broader vision for tackling the student debt crisis unfinished.
Panamanian President José Raúl Mulino firmly rejected Trump’s comments, emphasizing Panama’s sovereignty and clarifying that canal fees are determined by established criteria, not arbitrarily.
He called the 1979 treaty under Jimmy Carter, which transferred control of the canal to Panama, a "foolish" decision and emphasized its strategic importance for U.S. security and trade.
The Defense Department says excess materials have been sold or distributed, stirring debates about legality and fiscal responsibility.
The controversial provision, aimed at regulating U.S. investments in China, was excluded from recent funding legislation, sparking criticism that Musk prioritized personal profit over American innovation and workers.
President Biden has withdrawn proposals to protect transgender student-athletes and cancel student loan debt, aiming to prevent the incoming Trump administration from quickly rewriting unfinished regulations.
Rep. Thomas Massie called the absence of a debt ceiling measure a victory for legislative independence but criticized Johnson's initial handling of the situation.