Politics
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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Politics
Eric Swalwell’s Escapades Exposed… But Who is the Mystery Man in the Latest Video! (VIDEO)


Eric Swalwell is DONE. Out of the California governor’s race in a stunning collapse. But that’s not enough. Not even close. I’m calling for his immediate expulsion from Congress.
Because the real story is just beginning.
A mysterious video. Swalwell. An alleged sex worker. And a shadowy man no one can identify… yet. Who is he? Why was he there? And why does no one in the media seem interested in asking the obvious questions?
We are.
The hunt is on and what we’re uncovering could blow this wide open.
And then there’s the Catholic Church. Once a pillar of moral clarity. Now? Three archbishops and the Pope attacking Donald Trump, condemning deportations, and weighing in on war with Iran. Since when did the Church abandon law, order, and common sense?
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Politics
Trump Welcomes Door Dasher to Oval Office to Highlight ‘No Tax on Tips’ (Video)

DoorDash driver Sharon Simmons (L) joins President Trump (L) to celebrate ‘No tax on tips.”/Image: screenshot via CSPAN.
On Monday, President Trump ordered DoorDash to the Oval Office to highlight his ‘No Tax on Tips’ policy as part of the “One Big Beautiful Bill.”
DoorDash driver Sharon Simmons, AKA, “DoorDash Grandma” delivered McDonald’s to the Oval Office during the President’s surprise remarks to celebrate Simmons’ tax refund as a result of the bill.
On July 4th, 2025, President Trump made history by signing the “One Big Beautiful Bill,” delivering what many politicians have promised but never achieved: true tax relief for the middle class.
White House projections suggest a family of four could save between $10,000 and $13,300. A distributional analysis by the nonpartisan Joint Committee on Taxation estimates the bill provides over $600 billion in middle-class tax relief, with the largest proportional benefits going to households earning under $50,000.
This benefits approximately 4 million workers in jobs like waitressing, barbering, hairstyling, and taxi driving. Additionally, the bill increases income for more than 80 million hourly workers by up to $1,750 by eliminating income taxes on the overtime pay premium.
President Trump noted, “The reason for this is the fact that I heard you picked up an extra $11,000 that you didn’t think you’d get because the tax bill was so big, the refund was the biggest you’ve ever had, is that a correct statement?”
Simmons responded, “It definitely was. I saved over $11,000 by not having to claim.”
The President asked, “Was that surprising to you, actually?”
She replied, “It was very surprising.”
Watch:
WATCH IN FULL: @POTUS receives a @DoorDash delivery to the Oval Office.
“I have your @DoorDash order for you, Mr. President!” pic.twitter.com/lwFHbHmYVk
— Rapid Response 47 (@RapidResponse47) April 13, 2026
In July 2025, the grandmother of 10, who has completed more than 12,000 deliveries, testified before the House Ways and Means Committee at a field hearing in Las Vegas on pro-worker tax relief.
She shared how the policy (which includes Dashers and other delivery drivers) would let her keep hundreds to thousands of extra dollars annually from tips/earnings.
She said during the hearing,“That’s why I’m very excited that Congress took action to include Dashers and other independent contractors in the No Tax on Tips.”
“For someone like me, that means hundreds or potentially thousands of dollars that stay in my pocket every year.”
“I plan to use these tax savings to cover follow-up medical visits for my husband and to travel to Missouri to see my mom, my kids, and my grandchildren.”
You can read her testimony here.
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Politics
FBI Raids Texas Home of 20-Year-Old Suspect Accused of Throwing Molotov Cocktail at OpenAI CEO Sam Altman’s Home


The FBI on Monday morning raided the home of the 20-year-old suspect accused of throwing a Molotov cocktail at Sam Altman’s home.
The 20-year-old suspect, identified as Daniel Moreno-Gama, threw a Molotov cocktail at OpenAI CEO Sam Altman’s San Francisco home last Friday morning.
Moreno-Gama was taken into custody last week.
Nobody was hurt.
According to OpenAI, Moreno-Gama also made threats outside of its San Francisco headquarters very early Friday morning.
The FBI raided Moreno-Gama’s Texas home on Monday morning.
According to Fox News, Moreno-Gama had a manifesto document on him at the time of his arrest.
The manifesto had a list of other AI CEOs and their investors with their names and addresses, according to Fox.
Federal charges against Moreno-Gama will be filed today.
Fox News is also reported that Moreno-Gama’s attack was driven by “anti-AI views.”
#EXCLUSIVE: Fox News is exclusively on the ground as the FBI raids the Texas home of a 20-year-old suspect accused of throwing a Molotov cocktail at CEO Sam Altman’s house in San Francisco.
Sources close to the investigation tell me was driven by his anti-AI views had a… pic.twitter.com/4UQ6Fr73Pz
— Brooke Taylor (@Brooketaylortv) April 13, 2026
Per Fox News reporter Brooke Taylor:
Sources tell me Daniel Moreno-Gama traveled from his home in Texas to San Francisco to try and kill Altman.
He was found with a manifesto document on him when he was arrested, expressing his strong views against AI and also had a list of other Ai CEOs and investors with their names and addresses. Fox is told federal charges will be filed this afternoon.
WATCH:
#SCOOP: Fox was here as FBI agents swarmed the home of the 20-year-old suspect who threw a Molotov cocktail at OpenAi CEO Sam Altman’s house. Sources tell me Daniel Moreno-Gama traveled from his home in Texas to San Francisco to try and kill Altman. He was found with a manifesto… pic.twitter.com/xQy82AdM7e
— Brooke Taylor (@Brooketaylortv) April 13, 2026
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