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Secretary Rubio Criticizes China’s Bullying for Detaining DOZENS of Panama-Flagged Cargo Ships

Rubio decries China’s bullying
Panama’s ships caught between the rock and a hard place.
While the Russia-Ukraine war brings danger to the Black Sea, the military conflicts in the Middle East brought about Iran’s effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz.
But we’d do well not to forget about the vital Panama Canal and the geopolitical consequences of Donald J. Trump’s administration shutting China out of its infrastructure.
Last Thursday, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio called out China’s ‘bullying’ for ‘detaining or holding up dozens of Panama-flagged ships’.
Even though the ships were held for a short period of time, it comes as a retaliation after Panama seized control of two ports on the Panama Canal from a Hong Kong-based company.
China denies the bullying allegations.
The US accused China of harassing and detaining Panama-flagged ships after the Central American nation struck down contracts with a Hong Kong conglomerate operating ports on both sides of the Panama Canal. https://t.co/p2NNvtPmRC
— Bloomberg (@business) April 2, 2026
Associated Press reported:
“Panama has been caught in a broader rivalry between the United States and China after U.S. President Donald Trump accused Beijing last year of running the Panama Canal. The Trump administration sees the critical maritime trade route as strategically important, both commercially and militarily, and Trump has talked about retaking the Panama Canal since his campaign.
‘China’s decision to detain or otherwise impede Panama-flagged vessels engaged in lawful trade destabilizes supply chains, raises costs, and erodes confidence in the global trading system’, Rubio said on social media. ‘The United States stands with Panama against any retaliatory actions against its sovereignty and will always support our partners in the face of bullying’.”
China’s decision to detain or otherwise impede Panama-flagged vessels engaged in lawful trade destabilizes supply chains, raises costs, and erodes confidence in the global trading system. The United States stands with Panama against any retaliatory actions against its sovereignty…
— Secretary Marco Rubio (@SecRubio) April 2, 2026
No less than 75% of the ships detained for inspection in Chinese ports in March – 92 vessels – were Panama-flagged.
“The Panama-flagged ships were typically detained for a few days — as short as one day or as long as 10 days — before being released.
That is up drastically from the previous two months, when 19 out of 45 ships — or more than 40% — held in February were Panama-flagged, and 23 out of 71 — or over 30% — in January hung the Panama flag.”
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Another TDS Meltdown: James Carville Makes Ominous Promise-After Mid-terms, Democrats Will Go After Trump’s ‘Kids and Their Spouses’ (Video)

James Carville
Longtime Democrat strategist James Carville, fresh from a recent insane TDS-induced meltdown, has issued an ominous promise to President Trump and his family. After the midterms, Democrats will go after Trump’s ‘stupid jackass kids and their spouses.’
Carville also fantasized about violence against the President.
Carville made the threat on his podcast “Politicon.”
“Listen to me, Trump,” he warned. “I’m gonna tell your fat fucking ass something. You’re getting ready to get the living crap kicked out of you. You don’t know, because they haven’t really told you.”
“Let me tell you something. They’re gonna, they’re gonna start breaking the news to you kind of gently. And you’re gonna sit there and wonder what it feels like to be punched in the mouth by Mike Tyson. But you won’t know. Because it’s quite one thing to imagine what it’s like to get punched in the mouth by Mike Tyson. It’s another thing to actually get punched in the mouth by Mike Tyson.”
“And that’s what’s going to happen to you in November.”
“Now let me tell you about, let’s talk about your future, your post-November future.”
“First, people are not going to return your phone calls. They’re going to correctly think you’re yesterday. Yeah, you, they’ll say, ‘Well, he’s got two years left., He can do damage. No one gives a shit about him.'”
“The Democrats are going to investigate you to no end.”
“I would like to introduce you to Senator Sheldon Whitehouse, D-Rhode Island, because it is a lot of people’s view. By the way, Congressman Jeffers and Senator Schumer, they’re going to go down to the White House on November 10th, and then you’re going to have some stiff photo of them sitting there talking about collegiality and cooperation.Don’t believe that bullshit.”
“Then they’re gonna start going after you. Then they’re gonna start figuring out where all the money stolen is.”
“Then they’re gonna go after your stupid jackass kids and their spouses and all the other bullshit that you see. And they’re gonna investigate the shit out of you.”
“And then when it comes to this stuff you’re doing in Iran, I gotta tell you, you’re getting really, really, really close to war crimes here. You’re probably going to cross the line.”
“And the one thing that Democrats are going to insist on in the 2028 election is that if you’re indicted by the international courts, and I think it’s in The Hague or somewhere in the Netherlands, we’re not going to protect your ass…not going to protect you.”
“Understand that.”
“Then it’s all going to come, and they’re all going to turn on you.”
“And you know who’s going to turn on you? What’s left of the Republican senators, there may be 43 to 45 of them left. Now, the House is going to vote to impeach you. You’re going to be impeached in 2027.”
Watch the full unhinged meltdown:
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President Trump Releases Statement on Bondi Firing and Her Future Role


President Trump on Thursday released a statement on Bondi’s ousting from the Justice Department.
It was reported on Thursday that Pam Bondi was fired as US Attorney General.
Fox News reported that Pam Bondi met with President Trump on Wednesday night before his Iran speech and was terminated last night.
According to reports, Trump was not happy with Bondi’s leadership at the Department of Justice.
Bondi has reportedly already flown back to her home in Florida.
Trump has reportedly discussed replacing Bondi with EPA Chief Lee Zeldin.
Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche will serve as Acting Attorney General.
“Pam Bondi led this Department with strength and conviction and I’m grateful for her leadership and friendship,” Blanche said in a statement.
“Thank you to President Trump for the trust and the opportunity to serve as Acting Attorney General,” Blanche said.
“We will continue backing the blue, enforcing the law, and doing everything in our power to keep America safe,” he added.
Fox News reporter Peter Doocy said there is no “bad blood” between Bondi and Trump.
BREAKING: Pam Bondi will soon step down as Attorney General — transitioning to another role within the administration.
Bondi will be replaced by Todd Blanche in the interim. | @pdoocy @OutnumberedFNC pic.twitter.com/4oTtrPytUy
— Fox News (@FoxNews) April 2, 2026
On Thursday afternoon, President Trump released a statement on Bondi’s firing.
“Pam Bondi is a Great American Patriot and a loyal friend, who faithfully served as my Attorney General over the past year. Pam did a tremendous job overseeing a massive crackdown in Crime across our Country, with Murders plummeting to their lowest level since 1900,” Trump said in a Truth Social post.
President Trump said Bondi’s new job in the private sector will be announced in the near future.
“We love Pam, and she will be transitioning to a much needed and important new job in the private sector, to be announced at a date in the near future, and our Deputy Attorney General, and a very talented and respected Legal Mind, Todd Blanche, will step in to serve as Acting Attorney General. Thank you for your attention to this matter! President DONALD J. TRUMP” Trump said.
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Police Release Bodycam Footage of Tiger Woods’ Rollover Crash (VIDEO)


Police on Thursday released bodycam footage of Tiger Woods’ rollover crash.
Last Friday, Tiger Woods was involved in a rollover car crash in Jupiter, Florida.
The crash happened near 281 Beach Road.
BREAKING: New images show the aftermath of the rollover crash involving Tiger Woods in Jupiter Island, Florida. pic.twitter.com/m4BAuMVpCZ
— Fox News (@FoxNews) March 27, 2026
Authorities said Tiger Woods took a breathalyzer test and blew “triple zeros,” which means alcohol was not a factor.
Woods then refused to submit a urine test, so he was arrested and charged with a DUI.
Tiger Woods was not injured in the crash.
“I looked down at my phone and all of a sudden, boom,” Woods told the police officer.
WATCH:
Earlier this week Tiger Woods said he would be stepping away to seek treatment.
“I know and understand the seriousness of the situation I find myself in today,” Tiger Woods said in a statement.
“I am stepping away for a period of time to seek treatment and focus on my health. This is necessary in order for me to prioritize my well-being and work toward lasting recovery,” Tiger said.
“I’m committed to taking the time needed to return in a healthier, stronger, and more focused place, both personally and professionally. I appreciate your understanding and support, and ask for privacy for my family, loved ones and myself at this time,” Tiger added.
In February 2021, Tiger Woods was injured in a rollover car crash in Ranchos Palos Verdes, California.
Woods was hospitalized with leg injuries in 2021.
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