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Securing the Panama Canal
The Panama Canal—the transoceanic waterway through which five percent of global commerce flows—is critical for U.S. national security.
September 8, 2026
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Every branch of the federal government has strayed from its original purpose, meaning that no candidate for president will be able to fix the underlying issues that plague them. Texas Governor Abbott proposes a convention of states to make amendments that would restore constitutional order.
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