Canadian PM Carney says Lake Ontario will continue to be called by that name - Reuters

Canadian PM Carney says Lake Ontario will continue to be called by that name  Reuters

What we should make of CIA boss's secret trip to Moscow

There is nothing routine about John Ratcliffe making a secret, 10,000-mile return dash to Moscow, writes Frank Gardner.

Lake Ontario Didn’t Ask for This

There is a U.S.-led war in the Middle East and the midterm elections on the horizon, but President Trump’s latest priority seems to be “Making The Great Lakes Even Greater.”

By Katie Rogers

Trump Says Putin Will Not Be Attacking NATO Territory | Balance of Power: Late Edition 08/27/2026

"Balance of Power: Late Edition" focuses on the intersection of politics and global business. On today's show, Jessica Taylor, Senate and Governors Editor at the Cook Political Report with Amy Walter, says public and private polling shows the Texas Senate race essentially tied, with Ken Paxton's political and personal baggage helping put the state in play for Democrats. Former US Ambassador to NATO Ivo Daalder says the Trump administration lacks a concerted strategy to pressure Russia into ne...

Top White House Aides Were in the Dark on Ratcliffe Russia Trip - WSJ

Top White House Aides Were in the Dark on Ratcliffe Russia Trip  WSJ

The Unwelcoming States of America

By trying to change its demographic trajectory, Donald Trump will make his country weaker

Trump says Putin won't attack NATO territory

The US president spoke out following US media reports that CIA Director John Ratcliffe had traveled to Moscow this week to dissuade Russia from striking NATO. Moscow dismissed the reports as 'scare stories.' Ratcliffe is one of the highest-ranking US officials to visit Russia since the war in Ukraine began in 2022.

New York Gov Hochul rejects Trump's 'Lake America' renaming with blunt message

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul pushed back on President Donald Trump's executive order to rename Lake Ontario to "Lake America" amid his trade war with Canada.

Trump renames Lake Ontario: 'Now all we need is an ocean'; Dem Senator: Trump spends time 'on stupid things' - CNN

Trump renames Lake Ontario: 'Now all we need is an ocean'; Dem Senator: Trump spends time 'on stupid things'  CNN

Trump signs order to rename Lake Ontario ‘Lake America’ - The Times

Trump signs order to rename Lake Ontario ‘Lake America’  The Times

Military threat to Estonia from Russia unchanged after CIA chief's Moscow visit – Estonian Foreign Ministry

Estonian Foreign Minister Margus Tsahkna said the country’s assessment of the Russian threat remains unchanged following CIA Director John Ratcliffe’s visit to Moscow.

By Viktoriia Shabranska,Khrystyna Bondarieva

Trump signed an executive order to rename Lake Ontario. What does it actually change?

The U.S. President renamed the body of water to ‘Lake America’ as the trade dispute intensifies

By Lynn Chaya

Donald Trump announces Lake Ontario to become Lake America

Following instituting tariffs on Canada, President Donald Trump announce one of the great lakes is to be renamed Lake America.

Afternoon front page: Trump makes good on Lake America threat; Lutnick says French doesn’t matter to America; and more 

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By National Post Staff

Trump has already found someone to blame if Republicans lose the midterms

Report: Trump Rejects Return to Iran Agreement in Favor of Economic Pressure - Haaretz

Report: Trump Rejects Return to Iran Agreement in Favor of Economic Pressure  Haaretz

How Zohran Mamdani mastered Trump's 'Art of the Deal'

Interestingly, Donald Trump laid down 11 rules for successful deal-making inThe Art of the Deal. Mamdani’s first eight months as mayor suggest that he has followed Trump’s rules more faithfully than most people who actually work for Trump.

By NIRMALYA DUTTA

Trump renames Lake Ontario as ‘Lake America’ amid US-Canada trade war

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney rejected US President Donald Trump's move, saying it would be called Lake Ontario "then, now and always."

Trump signs order to rename Lake Ontario as Lake America, escalating Canada feud - The Straits Times

Trump signs order to rename Lake Ontario as Lake America, escalating Canada feud  The Straits Times

Trump fans Canada spat by renaming Lake Ontario as Lake America

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said the name Ontario has Indigenous roots and predates both Canada's confederation and America's Declaration of Independence.

Lake Ontario's Name To Remain "Now And Always": Canada's Carney Slams Trump

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney on Thursday pushed back against US President Donald Trump's renaming of Lake Ontario as "Lake America".

Trump says Putin will not attack NATO territory, downplays Ratcliffe trip

U.S. President Donald Trump said on Thursday that Russian President Vladimir Putin will not attack a NATO country, and he played down media reports that CIA Director John Ratcliffe warned Russian officials against such an attack earlier in the week. “He’s not going to attack a NATO territory,” Trump said of the Russian leader while […]

Trump orders Lake Ontario to be renamed 'Lake America'

The US president's move came after US-Canada trade talks collapsed, with both countries imposing tariffs on each other.

Crude oil rebounds as Trump reportedly rejects return to Iran ceasefire deal terms

Trump renames Lake Ontario as ‘Lake America’ amid Canada trade war

WASHINGTON, Aug 27 (Reuters) - US President Donald Trump renamed Lake Ontario "Lake America" on Thursday, escalating a feud with Canada that has already spawned tariffs on tens of billions of dollars in cross-border trade.

By Reuters

'There is no problem,' Trump says, dismissing Russia-NATO threat after CIA chief’s Moscow visit

"I am not concerned ... at all. There is no problem," Trump told Axios when asked about a possible Russian provocation against NATO countries.

By Tamara Nowakowsky

‘It doesn’t bother me at all’: Trump says he isn’t worried Russia will attack a NATO country and denies his CIA director issued any warning to Putin

U.S. President Donald Trump said he isn’t worried about a possible Russian attack on a NATO country. “I am not concerned … at all. There is no problem,” he told Axios in a phone interview.

Kremlin, Trump and EU dismiss NATO attack reports after CIA chief’s rare Moscow visit - news24.com

Kremlin, Trump and EU dismiss NATO attack reports after CIA chief’s rare Moscow visit  news24.com

Trump says Putin won’t attack NATO territory - Arab News

Trump says Putin won’t attack NATO territory  Arab News

Trump Complained About Big Oil Profits, But Dumped Exxon Stock On Ceasefire Day

Trump Complained About Big Oil Profits, But Dumped Exxon Stock On Ceasefire Day By Charles Kennedy of OilPrice.com, President Donald Trump’s investment accounts sold between $500,000 and $1 million of ExxonMobil stock on April 7, the same day Trump announced a ceasefire in the Iran war and hours before Exxon shares opened 6.5% lower, according to financial disclosures reviewed by CBS News. Exxon closed at $163.91 on April 7 before Trump announced the ceasefire that evening an...

By Tyler Durden

Oil rises 2% as Trump rejects Iran terms - The Star

Oil rises 2% as Trump rejects Iran terms  The Star

Trump orders Lake Ontario to be renamed 'Lake America' - The Daily Star

Trump orders Lake Ontario to be renamed 'Lake America'  The Daily Star

Putin won't attack NATO territory, Trump insists

U.S. President Donald Trump on Thursday insisted Russian leader Vladimir Putin would not attack NATO territory, downplaying reports that Washington had warned Moscow against a poss...

CIA Chief visits Moscow to warn Russia against attacking NATO allies and aiding Iran – Politico

CIA Director John Ratcliffe warned Russian officials in Moscow this week against escalating the conflict with America’s NATO allies, particularly Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania.

Russia rejects 'alarmist reports' about unusual CIA director visit - The Brussels Times

Russia rejects 'alarmist reports' about unusual CIA director visit  The Brussels Times

Russia is ‘not going to attack’ NATO territory – Trump

Trump's comments came two days after CIA Director John Ratcliffe flew to Moscow for surprise talks that US media said were to warn Moscow not to attack the NATO alliance. The post Russia is ‘not going to attack’ NATO territory – Trump appeared first on Vanguard News.

By Henry Oduah