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Today: August 28, 2026
Today: August 28, 2026

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Economy|Political|World

Trump signs executive order to change Lake Ontario to 'Lake America'

President Donald Trump signed an executive order Thursday afternoon to change the name of Lake Ontario to “Lake America,” his latest escalation as he engages in a tense trade war with Canada. During the signing, he said, “We have a gulf and we have a lake. Now, all we need is an ocean."

Trump signs executive order to change Lake Ontario to 'Lake America'
Economy|Finance

Making the Fed more accountable to Congress and the public may be just what it needs to fend off Trump’s threats to its independence

The Federal Reserve is much more powerful than it was 20 years ago, which has prompted calls for a reset in how it answers to Congress and the public.

Making the Fed more accountable to Congress and the public may be just what it needs to fend off Trump’s threats to its independence
Economy

Oil holds steady, on track for weekly fall on US-Iran talks stalemate

Oil prices held steady on Friday and were on track for a weekly drop as traders weighed stagnant U.S.-Iran diplomatic talks against some crude flows through

Oil holds steady, on track for weekly fall on US-Iran talks stalemate
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Trump used to say he saw a quick end to his Iran war, but 6 months later he claims he's in no hurry

President Donald Trump marks an awkward moment in his second White House term as the U.S.-Israel conflict with Iran reaches the six-month mark

Trump used to say he saw a quick end to his Iran war, but 6 months later he claims he's in no hurry
Arts|Economy|Environment|Sports

Judge blocks rule implementing Trump plan to restrict mail-in voting

A federal judge on Thursday blocked the U.S.

Judge blocks rule implementing Trump plan to restrict mail-in voting
Uncategorized

South Korea backs Trump bid to revive North Korea talks, seeks nuclear progress

South Korea supports U.S.

South Korea backs Trump bid to revive North Korea talks, seeks nuclear progress
Arts

US judge weighs challenge to restore Trump's name to Kennedy Center

An attorney for a U.S. lawmaker on Thursday urged a federal judge to again block the John F.

US judge weighs challenge to restore Trump's name to Kennedy Center
Business|Election|Political

Quebec’s governing party names Trump its ‘real adversary’ as election begins

Quebec’s governing party has opened the provincial election campaign by casting U_S_ President Donald Trump as its “real adversary.”

Quebec’s governing party names Trump its ‘real adversary’ as election begins
Arts|Election

Judge pauses US Postal Service plan to implement Trump’s new mail voting restrictions

Judge pauses US Postal Service plan to implement Trump’s new mail voting restrictions

Judge pauses US Postal Service plan to implement Trump’s new mail voting restrictions
Business|Economy|Political

Can Trump actually change Lake Ontario to ‘Lake America’? Here’s what to know

Can Trump actually change Lake Ontario to ‘Lake America’? Here’s what to know

Can Trump actually change Lake Ontario to ‘Lake America’? Here’s what to know
Uncategorized

US ICE grants $16.7 million contract to buy thousands of electric shock gloves

The U.S.

US ICE grants $16.7 million contract to buy thousands of electric shock gloves
Arts

Judge questions why Kennedy Center is moving so quickly to return Trump's name to building

Judge Christopher Cooper has expressed skepticism about the Kennedy Center's plan to quickly add President Donald Trump's name to the building

Judge questions why Kennedy Center is moving so quickly to return Trump's name to building
Arts|Europe|MidEast|World

UN rights office condemns US designation of Palestine Action as 'terrorist' group

The U.N. human rights office said on Thursday the Trump administration's designation of the Palestine Action group as a terrorist organization was "a

UN rights office condemns US designation of Palestine Action as 'terrorist' group
Uncategorized

Trump renames Lake Ontario as 'Lake America' amid Canada trade war

U.S.

Trump renames Lake Ontario as 'Lake America' amid Canada trade war
Crime|Interview

Iran's security chief denies report about a potential plot against Trump's son

Iran's Security Chief Mohsen Rezaei said a report about a potential plot to assassinate U.S.

Iran's security chief denies report about a potential plot against Trump's son
Education

Cuba readies to kick off school year despite scant supplies

Cuba will kick off the school year next week as planned despite a severe ongoing crisis that has affected transportation and electricity and led to falling

Cuba readies to kick off school year despite scant supplies
Uncategorized

Marine One helicopter crew failed to reach air traffic control before safety incident, report says

The crew of a military helicopter carrying President Donald Trump that came too close to a passenger jet on August 4 failed to contact air traffic

Marine One helicopter crew failed to reach air traffic control before safety incident, report says
Election

As midterm elections approach, Republican candidates weigh how closely to align with Trump

Some Republican candidates are quietly distancing themselves from President Donald Trump ahead of the midterm elections that will determine control of Congress

As midterm elections approach, Republican candidates weigh how closely to align with Trump
Arts

Trump signs executive order to change Lake Ontario to ‘Lake America’

Trump signs executive order to change Lake Ontario to ‘Lake America’

Trump signs executive order to change Lake Ontario to ‘Lake America’
Arts|Economy|Interview

Trump says the U.S. is not talking with Iran as economic war in focus

President Donald Trump said on Thursday that the United States is not talking with Iran as Washington focuses on punishing Tehran economically, vowing to penalize

Trump says the U.S. is not talking with Iran as economic war in focus
Election|Political

Quebec to hold Oct 5 election, separatists favored to win

Quebec will hold an election on October 5, with polls showing that the next government is likely to be formed by separatists who want independence for the predominantly French-

Quebec to hold Oct 5 election, separatists favored to win
Uncategorized

Exclusive: US Patriot missile stocks in Europe are 'beyond critical' due to Iran war, officials say

The U.S. military faces a “beyond critical” shortage of advanced missile interceptors in Europe largely driven by President Donald Trump's war with Iran

Exclusive: US Patriot missile stocks in Europe are 'beyond critical' due to Iran war, officials say
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets

Trump discloses 1,000 more recent stock trades, including in companies directly affected by Iran war

Trump discloses 1,000 more recent stock trades, including in companies directly affected by Iran war

Trump discloses 1,000 more recent stock trades, including in companies directly affected by Iran war
Political|World

CIA chief was in Moscow to warn Russia against attacking NATO and encourage cutting off Iran

CIA chief was in Moscow to warn Russia against attacking NATO and encourage cutting off Iran

CIA chief was in Moscow to warn Russia against attacking NATO and encourage cutting off Iran