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Politics · United StatesCanada Not Blocking Ships, Fact Checkers Say
Online posts falsely claimed Canada blocked ships from entering Lake Ontario via the St. Lawrence Seaway, citing a non-existent Fox News report. Fact-checking outlets confirmed that marine traffic is unaffected and operations are normal.
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US Treasury Secretary Bessent met Russian counterpart Siluanov at G20
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent met Russian Finance Minister Anton Siluanov at a G20 summit in North Carolina. They discussed Donald Trump's plan to end the war in Ukraine. Siluanov's attendance prompted objections from European governments, and he did not appear in a group photo.
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Politics · United StatesLaurie Buckhout fined $2,500 and banned from Kalshi for betting on her campaign
Republican congressional candidate Laurie Buckhout has been fined $2,500 and banned for three years from the prediction market platform Kalshi. The penalty follows Buckhout placing a bet tied to her own campaign, an action she acknowledged as a poor judgment call.
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Politics · United StatesUS shuts 110-270 truck driving schools over English proficiency
The US Department of Transportation has shut down between 110 and 270 commercial truck driving schools. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy cited English proficiency violations as the reason for the closures, which are part of a broader effort to combat fraud in the trucking industry.
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Politics · United StatesTrump links data centers to prosperity, warns against opposition
Former President Donald Trump has strongly advocated for data centers, stating that communities opposing them risk becoming "backwards and poor." He suggested that such opposition could benefit China and urged support for the facilities as a path to prosperity.
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Politics · United StatesTrump Demands Canadian Firms Move to US, Cites Trade Deficit
Donald Trump declared he wants no Canadian cars, parts, or anything Canadian, urging companies to relocate to the United States. He claimed the US loses more than $60 billion a year with Canada and that his tariffs have revived the auto industry.
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Conflict & Security · Middle EastIran FM calls Netanyahu 'serpent' for luring US into war
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has called Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu a "serpent," accusing him of tricking the US into war. Araghchi claimed Netanyahu boasts in Hebrew about manipulating Washington while praising the US president in English.
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Politics · United StatesTrump criticises judge in Kennedy Center case
President Donald Trump has criticised the judge overseeing legal challenges to his renovation plans for the Kennedy Center. He posted on Truth Social that the building is 'old and decrepit' and that the judge is 'highly conflicted'. A federal judge will decide if the Kennedy Center board violated court orders by approving an inscription crediting Trump for renovations.
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Trump discusses post-presidency life amid third-term hints
President Donald Trump continues to suggest he may seek a third term, while also discussing his life after his presidency ends in January 2029. He has acknowledged the Constitution prohibits a third term but has also explored potential avenues and discussed his successor.
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Politics · United StatesHouse Republicans prepare subpoenas over noncitizen voter registration
House Republicans are preparing for hearings and possible subpoenas after New Jersey Governor Mikie Sherrill's response to a congressional inquiry about noncitizen voter registration was deemed insufficient. The inquiry stems from an error that placed thousands of noncitizens on voter rolls.
United States4 min readTrust 86 · Craft 95 · Hype 30![Left: [Stock image] Letter from USCIS covered in flag of USA. Right: President Donald Trump before signing executive orders in the Oval Office at the White House on September 19, 2025 in Washington, DC.](https://assets.newsweek.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Copy-of-32-Split-Screen-2026-08-29T084409-887.png?w=1200&crop=1)
Politics · United StatesUS proposal to end H-1B grace period clears White House review
A US Department of Homeland Security proposal to eliminate the 60-day grace period for certain foreign workers, including H-1B visa holders, has completed White House review. If finalized, the rule change could require affected individuals to leave the country immediately after losing their jobs.
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Politics · United StatesTrump calls International Space Station from Houston
President Donald Trump called the International Space Station from NASA's Johnson Space Center in Houston. He praised the astronauts and signed an executive order for the U.S. Space Force Academy. The way he held the phone drew online commentary.
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Abdul El-Sayed faces scrutiny over Hasan Piker ties
Michigan Democratic Senate nominee Abdul El-Sayed has faced questions regarding his association with streamer Hasan Piker, who has been involved in an antisemitism controversy. El-Sayed has tried to downplay his connection to Piker, but was pressed on the issue during an interview.
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Politics · Middle EastUS revokes visa of Iraqi official honored by Biden
The United States has revoked the visa of Taif Sami Mohammed, an Iraqi national previously honored by the Biden administration. She has been placed on the FBI's Terror Watchlist, prompting the visa cancellation.
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Politics · United StatesMelissa Farris indicted for damaging WWII Memorial
Melissa Farris has been indicted by a federal grand jury on charges of destroying the World War II Memorial and government property. She is accused of spray painting the monument and filling a fountain with bubbles on August 13.
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Politics · United StatesFamily asks Republicans to remove ad using crash victims' photos
A family whose relatives died in a car crash has asked Republicans to remove a TV ad. The ad supports Senator Jon Husted and blames his opponent, Sherrod Brown, for the crash, using photos of the deceased.
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Politics · United StatesDemocrats favored to win US House majority with midterms approaching
With fewer than 70 days until the U.S. midterm elections, Democrats are positioned to regain control of the House of Representatives. Republicans are contending with several challenges that are narrowing their path to retaining their majority.
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Politics · United StatesMitch McConnell's Health Mystery: Absence Fuels Speculation
Senator Mitch McConnell has been absent from public view for at least 74 days, sparking speculation about his health. His office has provided limited updates following a June 14 hospitalisation, leading to questions about his recovery and return to the Senate.
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PoliticsCharles Rousseau: Quebec independence not top election priority
Charles Rousseau, a Quebec independence supporter, stated his belief that the upcoming election will focus on trade disputes with the US rather than sovereignty. He is a 27-year-old Masters student interviewed in Montreal.
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Politics · United StatesTrump orders Lake Ontario renamed 'Lake America'
U.S. President Donald Trump signed an executive order to rename Lake Ontario as 'Lake America.' Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney rejected the decision, stating Canadians will continue to call it 'Lake Ontario,' a name with Indigenous roots predating both countries.
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