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Data center projects in Pennsylvania face stronger local scrutiny after Shapiro’s executive order

Governors across the country are relying on their executive powers to address the increasing public backlash against data center proposals.

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Trump's map wars continue: After Google's switch, Apple asked to rename Lake Ontario 'Lake America' too

President Trump requested Apple rename Lake Ontario to 'Lake America' on its Maps app. This move follows an executive order and escalates trade tensions with Canada. Google Maps has already updated its platform for United States users. Canadian officials have criticized the renaming, citing treaty violations. Indigenous groups also voiced…

The Economic Times

Federal judge temporarily blocks USPS rules implementing absentee/mail-in voting executive order

On Aug. 27, a U.S. district court judge blocked the implementation of federal rules that would carry out an executive order President Donald Trump (R) issued earlier this year prohibiting the delivery of absentee/mail-in ballots to anyone who is not enrolled by state election officials with the U.S. Postal Service.

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Trump called Apple to demand they label Lake Ontario ‘Lake America’ on maps, Doug Burgum reveals

Interior Secretary says President Donald Trump personally pressured tech giant to comply with his latest executive order amid trade war with Canada

The Independent UK

Google Maps now shows ‘Lake America’ for US users after Trump’s executive order. But Canada still sees ‘Lake Ontario’

The rest of the world can see both names.

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Canadian rock band gets crowd screaming ‘Lake Ontario’ lyric in defiance of Trump’s renaming attempt

Trump’s executive order to rename Lake Ontario as ‘Lake America’ has sparked backlash from Canadians

The Independent UK

'Beyond ridiculous': if you're seeing Lake Ontario renamed as Lake America on Google Maps, here's why

After an executive order from the White House, Google Maps is relabeling the Great Lake in its apps.

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2026 ballot measure count surpasses 153-measure even-year average, reaching 157 with Nebraska and Colorado certifications

Welcome to the Monday, Aug. 31, 2026, Brew.

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Google Maps accused of bending knee to Trump by changing name of Lake Ontario to ‘Lake America’

‘So basically they’ll allow any POTUS exec order to rename stuff,’ one user wrote. ‘No reason he doesn’t just start renaming things after his friends’

The Independent UK

Google Maps will show 'Lake America' in US, not 'Lake Ontario'

In a surprising move, Google Maps has transformed Lake Ontario into Lake America for users in the United States, following an executive order from President Donald Trump aimed at altering map standards. While Canadian users will still view the traditional name, both titles will appear for international users, marking a…

The Economic Times

Trump posts AI video of ‘Lake America’ being protected by an army of bequiffed ‘Donald Ducks’

The post came after the president signed an executive order renaming Lake Ontario ‘Lake America’ amid a bitter tariff war with Canada

The Independent UK

Trump’s ‘renaming’ of Lake Ontario is emblematic of centuries of colonial erasure

The ongoing economic spat between Canada and the United States took a strange turn after U.S. President Donald Trump signed an executive order “renaming” Lake Ontario as Lake America.

The Conversation

'It's going to be beautiful': President Trump signs order to create US Space Academy

President Trump just signed an executive order creating the U.S. Space Academy, which will train students for a career studying, exploring, exploiting or helping to protect the final frontier.

Space

Trump makes surprise announcement at Artemis astronauts’ medal of honor ceremony

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Chicago Moves to Block Firms Profiting From Trump's Immigration Enforcement and Crackdown From City Contracts

Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson signed an executive order establishing strict disclosure rules for city contractors, targeting companies tied to ICE and civil rights violations.

The Conversation

Lake Ontario to Lake America – who gets to decide what goes on maps?

On Aug. 27, 2026, President Donald Trump issued an executive order renaming Lake Ontario “Lake America,” claiming his administration had already “notified all of the various people you have to notify.”

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National Park Service supports Trump’s arch even though it would have ‘adverse effects’ on other DC monuments, report says – as it happened

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The Independent UK

News anchor blasts ‘deeply pathetic’ Trump over ‘Lake America’ stunt in Canada fight: ‘You Sad Weirdo’

‘Lake America? Lake America? You sad weirdo, NSNOW’s Chris Hayes says. ;Nobody wants this. You know what they want? They want cheaper gas’

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Donald Trump signs executive order renaming Lake Ontario to ‘Lake America’, teases renaming Atlantic and Pacific oceans next

"Now, all we need is an ocean"

The Economic Times

US judge blocks Trump's executive order on mail-in ballots ahead of midterm elections

A federal judge blocked President Trump's executive order concerning mail-in ballots. This ruling came just days after the Supreme Court lifted a previous block. The order sought to restrict mail-in voting ahead of the midterm elections. Judge Indira Talwani cited the impracticality and potential unconstitutionality of the directive. The Trump…

International Business Times UK

Trump Renames Lake Ontario 'Lake America' as Canada Rejects Controversial Name Change

Donald Trump signed an executive order renaming Lake Ontario to 'Lake America', prompting rejection from Canada and highlighting tensions between the two countries over trade and national identity

International Business Times UK

Brampton Mayor Calls Trump's Lake Ontario Rename 'A Bit Preposterous' as Canada Vows To Ignore Any Action

Brampton Mayor Patrick Brown criticises Trump's executive order to rename Lake Ontario as 'Lake America', highlighting Canadian opposition and the historical significance of the original name.

France 24

Trump signs order to rename Lake Ontario to 'Lake America' as Carney pushes back

US President Donald Trump on Thursday signed an executive order to update the name of Lake Ontario to "Lake America" in the country's geographic naming service. Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney pushed back, citing the name's Indigenous origins, as the row between the neighbors roiled on.

International Business Times UK

Trump Officially Rebrands Lake Ontario as 'Lake America' After Trade Talks Explode With Canada

Donald Trump signed an executive order renaming Lake Ontario to 'Lake America', escalating a trade dispute with Canada. The move follows failed trade talks and impending tariffs between the two nations.

Euronews

Trump signs order to rename Lake Ontario 'Lake America' amid rising trade tensions with Canada

Donald Trump has signed an executive order to rename Lake Ontario "Lake America" in the US, as his administration's trade dispute with neighbouring Canada intensifies.

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