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Trump Administration Targets Soros Network, SPLC and CAIR in Sweeping Bogus Charity Crackdown [WATCH]
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Trump Administration Targets Soros Network, SPLC and CAIR in Sweeping Bogus Charity Crackdown [WATCH]

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The Trump administration is preparing a potential tax enforcement crackdown targeting several prominent left-leaning and politically active nonprofit organizations, including George Soros’ Open Society Foundations, the Southern Poverty Law Center, and the Council on American-Islamic Relations, according to a report published Aug. 27.

The effort is reportedly part of President Donald Trump’s broader push against what administration officials have described as “bogus charities” that may be abusing the tax code, as reported by The Post Millennial.

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Treasury Department officials have been preparing for possible audits of various organizations as part of that effort, according to the report.

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and his aides have also been working on a plan that could strip organizations found to be out of compliance with federal tax law of their 501(c)(3) status.

That designation provides significant tax benefits to qualifying nonprofit organizations. Sources familiar with the discussions said audits could potentially result in substantial back-tax payments and financial penalties.

The reported Treasury plans rely in part on authority connected to an executive order Trump signed in 2025 targeting nonprofit organizations operating with what the order described as a “substantial illegal purpose.”

The order also addressed tax-exempt organizations alleged to have connections to violence or extremism.

One source described the Treasury Department as being like “a dog with a bone” and said organizations found to be violating tax requirements are “on borrowed time.”

“There’s a lot of internal pressure to get it done, but some people are still moving too slowly at the IRS,” the source told the Post. “That is expected to change very soon.”

The administration’s reported plans have already drawn legal opposition.

Protect Democracy, a left-leaning organization, has sued the Treasury Department and the Internal Revenue Service, arguing that the Trump administration is improperly using the tax code to target organizations based on political viewpoints.

According to the report, some administration officials have pushed to complete “a good chunk of the crackdown” before the upcoming midterm elections.

Democrats could regain control of Congress, potentially affecting the administration’s ability to continue or expand the effort.

Others within the administration reportedly favor waiting until later in Trump’s term, citing concerns that moving too quickly could trigger lengthy court battles.

The potential enforcement action could also face significant legal challenges from the organizations involved.

According to the report, officials are weighing whether major litigation involving politically active domestic organizations could consume resources and delay efforts aimed at other groups, including foreign-connected organizations.

An analysis cited by the New York Post found that if the SPLC, CAIR and Open Society Foundations were all to lose their tax-exempt status, the organizations could collectively owe roughly $165 million in taxes.

The Open Society Foundations, part of the network funded by billionaire George Soros, would account for approximately $163.6 million of that total.

The Open Society Foundations rejected the suggestion that its tax status should be targeted for political reasons.

“Threatening any nonprofit’s tax status for political reasons would be nothing more than an illegal attempt to target and stifle work that the administration disagrees with.”

CAIR and the SPLC did not respond to the New York Post’s requests for comment.

The reported crackdown would mark another major test of how aggressively the Trump administration can use existing tax enforcement tools against nonprofit organizations it believes are failing to comply with federal law.

With the midterm elections approaching, the question now appears to be not only which groups could face audits, but whether the administration can move before the lawyers, courts, and IRS bureaucracy slow the whole thing down.

Canadian State Media’s CBC 9/11 Memo: Terrorists? What Terrorists? [WATCH]
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Canadian State Media’s CBC 9/11 Memo: Terrorists? What Terrorists? [WATCH]

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The Canadian Broadcasting Corporation is defending an internal memo that instructed reporters and editors not to independently describe the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks as “terrorist attacks,” saying the guidance reflects the public broadcaster’s longstanding policy of using terms such as “terrorist” and “terrorism” only with attribution, as reported by Fox News.

The memo, written by Basem Boshra, CBC News’ senior director of journalistic standards and public trust, surfaced ahead of the 25th anniversary of the attacks.

It was first reported by Toronto Sun columnist Warren Kinsella, who said the directive was sent to CBC News staff.

“Do not refer to the Sept. 11 attacks as terrorist attacks,” the memo said.

Instead, the guidance described the events as hijackings that resulted in passenger jet crashes in Washington, D.C., Pennsylvania and Manhattan, while also noting that the World Trade Center was destroyed.

CBC Public Affairs Director Kerry Kelly defended the memo in a statement to Fox News Digital.

“It is the practice of the CBC to exercise extreme caution before using the words ‘terrorist’ and ‘terrorism,’” Kelly said.

“The memo was a reminder of the longstanding practice that favours the use of these terms with attribution in our reporting.”

The policy drew sharp criticism from political leaders and Jewish advocacy groups in Canada and the United States.

New York City Councilwoman Vickie Paladino called the guidance an insult to the victims of the attacks and accused the broadcaster of distorting the historical record.

“The CBC guidance is frankly outrageous and insulting, but it stands as a stark warning for what happens when you allow institutions of public trust to be taken over by leftists and foreign interests,” Paladino said.

“This is not merely a callous disregard for the memory of those who perished on 9/11; it is a deliberate effort to undermine the fundamental truth of what happened that day in direct service to Islamism, as Europe, Canada, and the United States become increasingly overwhelmed by Islamist politics. We must not tolerate it any longer and dedicate ourselves to fighting this poison with every tool we have available before it’s too late,” she continued.

Conservative Canadian Member of Parliament Rachael Thomas, who represents Lethbridge, Alberta, also condemned the directive, calling it “absolutely shameful.”

“The CBC is choosing to redefine terrorism in a way that downplays the atrocity of 9/11. Refusing to call it an act of terrorism dishonors the victims, their families, the survivors, and the first responders who witnessed the horrors of that day. 9/11 was an act of terrorism. Full stop,” Thomas said.

The Centre for Israel and Jewish Affairs also criticized the memo, arguing that describing the attacks merely as hijackings that resulted in crashes amounted to “sanitizing” history and represented a “collapse of journalistic standards.”

CBC officials, however, pointed to an established editorial policy rather than a new rule specifically created for the upcoming anniversary.

In a 2023 editor’s blog, CBC News general manager and editor-in-chief Brodie Fenlon explained why the network generally avoids independently assigning terrorism labels to organizations or events.

“We bear witness. But CBC News does not itself designate specific groups as terrorists, or specific acts as terrorism, regardless of the region or the events, because these words are so loaded with meaning, politics and emotion that they can end up being impediments to our journalism,” Fenlon said.

According to the public guidance, CBC prefers phrases such as “the Sept. 11 attacks” and applies a similar attribution-based approach to other major attacks, including the 2005 London bombings, the 2004 Madrid train bombings and the 2011 bombing at a Moscow airport.

The policy stands in contrast to how U.S. and Canadian government agencies officially describe the events of Sept. 11.

The FBI has identified the attacks as the deadliest terrorist attacks in history. Nineteen al Qaeda operatives hijacked four commercial airliners, killing nearly 3,000 people and prompting the largest investigation in FBI history.

The Canadian government also lists al-Qaeda as a terrorist entity and states that the organization carried out the attacks on the World Trade Center and Pentagon.

As the 25th anniversary approaches, the CBC memo has revived a broader debate over whether journalistic neutrality requires avoiding widely accepted terminology—or whether, in this case, the network’s editors may have tied themselves in knots over a word that governments, investigators and much of the public record have used for a quarter-century.

Furious Wisconsin Dad Cited After Tripping 9-Year-Old During Touchdown Run [WATCH]
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Furious Wisconsin Dad Cited After Tripping 9-Year-Old During Touchdown Run [WATCH]

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A Wisconsin parent was cited for disorderly conduct after allegedly tripping a 9-year-old football player who was running toward the end zone during a youth league game in Racine County.

The incident occurred Saturday during a game between the Case Eagles and Milwaukee Colts in Mount Pleasant, Wisconsin.

Video from the game showed the young Eagles player, wearing No. 88, running down the field toward a potential touchdown when an adult near the sideline stepped onto the field and extended his leg.

The child and the 41-year-old man both fell to the ground, and officials stopped play.

According to Mount Pleasant police, the man became “upset over a play” before walking onto the field.

Police said he later left the area but was contacted during a traffic stop, where he admitted to his actions. Officers issued him a citation for disorderly conduct.

Police have not publicly identified the man.

Channing Schultz, head coach of the Case Eagles, said the player was not seriously injured but expressed anger over what happened during the game.

“I was filled with anger; it was disgusting,” Schultz told CBS 58. “It was the most cowardly act I’ve ever seen. For him to just do it with so much intent, and he was committed. No words can fix that at all.”

Schultz later told WISN that he was relieved the child avoided a more serious injury.

“The way he kicked my little guy. His leg could’ve broke. His shin could’ve broke,” the coach said.

Other parents who attended the youth football game also voiced concern about the incident, particularly because the game involved young children.

“There is fear playing a game like that, and with youth sports, it should be fun. It shouldn’t be fearful at all,” one woman told WISN.

An official with the Milwaukee Colts confirmed to CBS 58 that the man had been banned from attending games for the remainder of the season.

Schultz said he believes the punishment should go further and called for a permanent ban.

The incident also sparked significant reaction online after Mount Pleasant police announced the disorderly conduct citation. Some social media users argued that the penalty was too lenient and called for additional consequences.

“He assaulted a child; you should at least refer up charges to the DA for battery, attempted battery, reckless endangering safety. This is a weak charge; more should be done,” one user wrote in response to the police department’s announcement.

Another commenter criticized the behavior and questioned what message incidents like this send to children.

“It’s disgusting what this country is coming to. How do we expect anything better from children?”

A third social media user called for additional charges, while another said the parent “needs to pay the price” for his actions.

“This is absolutely abhorrent, ridiculous and not OK,” she raged.

“We will find out who you are. You’re a disgrace and embarrassment.”

The incident has now become a flashpoint over adult behavior at youth sporting events, where competition is supposed to remain on the field among the players.

In this case, however, police say a parent upset over a play allegedly decided to get involved himself — and ended up with a disorderly conduct citation and a ban from the remainder of the Colts’ season.

DoorDash Driver Horrifies Texas Family with Vulgar Front Porch Delivery [WATCH]
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DoorDash Driver Horrifies Texas Family with Vulgar Front Porch Delivery [WATCH]

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A Houston father received an unexpected and deeply unusual DoorDash delivery Monday when the driver who brought food to his home appeared on his Ring camera without any clothing, as reported by The New York Post.

Kiante Matlock said he was inside his home playing video games with his daughter when he received a notification that his DoorDash order had arrived.

Because he regularly uses the delivery service, Matlock initially expected an ordinary drop-off at his front door.

Instead, when he checked his Ring camera, he saw a driver leaving the food on his porch while completely naked.

The footage showed the driver, who had shoulder-length dreadlocks, walking onto the property and placing the order at the front door.

The driver then returned to the vehicle without appearing to react to the unusual nature of the situation.

Matlock said he was stunned by what he saw and initially had trouble believing the footage was real.

After discovering how the food had been delivered, Matlock discarded the order and contacted DoorDash about the incident. The company refunded his money and said it took immediate action against the driver.

“What this consumer experienced was abhorrent, and we’ve reached out directly to offer our support. This man’s behavior was vulgar and completely unacceptable, and as soon as we were made aware, our team permanently removed their access to our platform,” DoorDash said in a statement to Fox 26 Houston.

“We do not tolerate sexual harassment or misconduct of any kind, and we stand ready to assist law enforcement with any investigation.”

DoorDash also advised customers who feel unsafe because of a driver’s conduct to call 911. The company directed Matlock and other customers to additional safety resources available through its website.

The incident comes as delivery services continue to rely on independent drivers to bring meals and other purchases directly to customers’ homes.

DoorDash has rules governing driver conduct, and the company said the behavior captured on Matlock’s security camera violated its standards.

The Houston incident is not the first time a DoorDash driver has been caught on camera engaging in questionable behavior while making a delivery.

In December 2025, a Florida delivery driver was recorded after a chicken wing fell onto a customer’s driveway.

The driver reportedly picked up the wing, placed it back into the takeout container, and licked sauce from his fingers before leaving the property.

Another incident occurred several weeks later when a Dasher was accused of attempting to deceive a customer by immediately marking an order as delivered and submitting an AI-generated photograph purportedly showing the food at the customer’s front step.

While those earlier incidents involved food-handling and delivery concerns, the Houston case prompted a much stronger response from DoorDash because of the driver’s conduct toward the customer.

For Matlock, what should have been a routine food delivery instead became an unsettling experience captured by his home security system.

The Ring footage provided a record of the delivery and allowed him to see what had happened outside his home after receiving the notification that the order had arrived.

DoorDash said it permanently removed the driver’s access to its platform after learning about the incident and indicated that it would cooperate with law enforcement if an investigation takes place.

Hillary Clinton’s Trump Jab Backfires Spectacularly as Conservatives Unload [WATCH]
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Hillary Clinton’s Trump Jab Backfires Spectacularly as Conservatives Unload [WATCH]

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Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton drew a wave of criticism Thursday after weighing in on President Donald Trump’s decision to rename Lake Ontario “Lake America.”

Asd Fox News reported, Clinton, a former Democratic presidential candidate, addressed the controversy in a brief post on X, writing, “It’s Lake Ontario.”

The post quickly spread across social media, where conservatives responded by pointing to Clinton’s unsuccessful 2016 presidential campaign against Trump.

Her X account does not allow replies, but the post generated more than 3 million views within a few hours.

The dispute comes as Trump and Canadian officials remain embroiled in a broader trade conflict. Trump issued an executive order directing the Department of the Interior to refer to Lake Ontario as “Lake America” from now on.

Conservative commentator CJ Pearson responded directly to Clinton’s post, writing, “It’s not President Hillary Clinton…and never will be.”

Former Trump Department of Homeland Security Assistant Secretary for Public Affairs Tricia McLaughlin also weighed in, posting, “Trump Controls the News Cycle Volume 87187585124782.”

The Republican National Committee responded with a short message of its own: “It’s President Donald J. Trump.”

Sen. Marsha Blackburn, R-Tenn., joined the reaction, posting, “And you’ll never be President.”

Other conservative commentators also criticized Clinton’s decision to enter the debate.

Jillian King Anderson wrote, “Loser says what?”

Conservative commentator Michael Knowles posted, “Democrats preferring Canada to America is the least surprising thing I’ve seen all day.”

Conservative radio host Vince Coglianese wrote, “Hillary’s out here shooting blanks,” adding to the social media reaction surrounding Clinton’s post.

Trump’s decision involving Lake Ontario came as relations between Washington and Ottawa have deteriorated over trade. The lake sits along the U.S.-Canada border, with New York located along its southern side.

Trump has accused Canada of unfair trade practices, while the United States recently imposed new 50% tariffs on Canadian goods, including wine, furniture and dairy products.

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has criticized the U.S. trade demands, saying Washington wanted to “destroy our major industries,” including autos, steel and aluminum.

Trump addressed the broader dispute Thursday, saying, “Canada has been ripping us off for a long time on trade,” before also criticizing the cost of defending Canada.

“Very sadly, even the military, you know, we defend Canada for nothing. We don’t get anything. They don’t pay us to defend Canada.”

The Lake Ontario announcement follows another geographic name change ordered by Trump. In January 2025, the president directed officials to rename the Gulf of Mexico as the Gulf of America.

Trump referenced that decision Thursday while discussing the latest change.

“The Lake of America was something I’ve been thinking about for a long time, actually. As you know, we took something called the Gulf of Mexico — we changed it — and now it’s very routinely the Gulf of America,” Trump said in the Oval Office on Thursday.

The proposed Lake Ontario name has faced opposition from Democrats, including New York Gov. Kathy Hochul. Because New York borders the lake, Hochul said the state “won’t be calling it that.”

The dispute over the lake’s name has therefore become another point of political friction between Trump and his Democratic critics, while the president’s administration continues its broader trade confrontation with Canada.

Clinton’s post added another prominent Democratic voice to the opposition, while the ensuing reaction from Republican officials and conservative commentators quickly turned the brief message into a major social media discussion.

New Jersey Diner Blasts Upscale Restaurant Over Cruel Wheelchair Birthday Dessert Message
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New Jersey Diner Blasts Upscale Restaurant Over Cruel Wheelchair Birthday Dessert Message

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A New Jersey singer-songwriter says her birthday celebration turned into a humiliating ordeal after an upscale restaurant delivered dessert with a message identifying her by her wheelchair.

What should have been a festive ending instead left the guest shocked, shaking, and demanding answers, as reported by the New York Post.

Antonia Sinbaldi was celebrating her 29th birthday with friends and family at Blu on the Hudson in Weehawken in June. She ordered an Apple Tart Tatin, described as puff pastry served with vanilla ice cream and salted caramel.

When the dessert arrived, sauce across the plate spelled out, “Happy Wheel Chair Birthday.” A video shared from the celebration captured the sweet treat, the gathering of loved ones, and the insulting notation that somehow made it all the way from an order ticket to the plate.

Sinbaldi later addressed the incident on Instagram. She wrote, “Not to complain about a fairly new restaurant in my town, but why would you make my dessert say this?” and added, “What was written on my plate probably set my employee off more than me. I would never expect that in my town.”

The message carried particular weight because Sinbaldi has used a motorized wheelchair since suffering a cervical spinal injury as a child. She was 2 years old when a drunk driver struck the vehicle she was riding in, and she has also needed a ventilator.

Sinbaldi said the sight of the plate triggered an immediate physical response before she could fully process what had happened.

“Body started shaking, body started spasming. My body reacted faster than my mouth or my mind,” she told WNBC.

Once the initial shock passed, members of the birthday party confronted management at the restaurant, which opened in 2023.

They wanted to know how such a message could be prepared, plated, and carried to the table without anyone stopping to question it.

According to Sinbaldi, the establishment offered the group complimentary drinks. That gesture apparently did little to address the embarrassment of having her wheelchair turned into a birthday label at an upscale restaurant.

“It offended me. This whole thing doesn’t sound real,” Sinbaldi told the outlet. The bizarre episode certainly had the feel of a bad joke, except the guest was the one forced to sit through it.

Restaurant management said the message resulted from a misunderstanding between employees.

According to the establishment, the wheelchair notation was intended only to help staff identify which guest at the table should receive the birthday dessert and candle.

“We sincerely apologize to the guest and to everyone who was hurt or offended by this incident, which took place on June 20, 2026. Treating every guest with dignity, respect, and care is fundamental to who we are as a company,” the restaurant said in a statement to WCBS.

“Our standard operating procedure is to use table and seat numbers on tickets to identify where each dish should be delivered. In this instance, the word ‘wheelchair’ was used as a reference to identify where a birthday dessert with a candle should be delivered,” the management said.

“Unfortunately, that notation was misunderstood and was written on the plate itself. There was absolutely no malicious or disrespectful intent behind the notation. However, we fully understand how seeing that word written on a plate could be deeply hurtful and upsetting.”

That explanation did not satisfy Sinbaldi, who described it as a “bs response.”

Whatever the original intention, several points in the process apparently passed without anyone noticing that the identifying note had become the actual birthday greeting.

“My chair is not my identity,” Sinbaldi wrote on Instagram. She also explained why she did not immediately leave, writing, “Like I said, my body was reacting faster than my mind so I couldn’t leave that fast.”

Sinbaldi, who advocates for disability rights, said she wants people to learn from the restaurant’s blunder. “Don’t bring my disability [up] in every sentence; it’s what people, they should know,” she told the outlet.

A birthday dessert should recognize the person celebrating, not reduce that person to a piece of medical equipment.

Blu on the Hudson insists the incident was accidental, but Sinbaldi made clear that careless words can still land with cruel force.

Target Scrambles to Pull ‘Offensive’ Halloween Costume After Blackface Backlash [WATCH]
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Target Scrambles to Pull ‘Offensive’ Halloween Costume After Blackface Backlash [WATCH]

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Target has removed a Halloween costume from its stores and website after the product generated online backlash from critics who accused the design of evoking blackface and 19th-century minstrel shows, as reported by The New York Post.

The Minneapolis-based retailer apologized for the costume Tuesday after the product attracted attention on social media.

The costume had been marketed as the “Kids’ Glows Under ‌Blacklight Circus Clown Halloween Costume” and was part of Target’s seasonal Hyde and EEK Boutique brand.

Target said the costume should not have been included in its merchandise assortment and is no longer available for purchase.

“As a company, we know we got this wrong, and we are deeply sorry. The costume is offensive and should never have been part of our assortment. It is no longer available for sale,” company spokesperson Brian Harper-Tibaldo said in a statement to FOX Business.

Harper-Tibaldo said the company was also considering how the product made it through its review process and what changes could be made to prevent a similar situation from happening again.

“We know this is especially hurtful for our Black guests, team members and partners. Removing the costume is an important first step, and the company is looking closely at how this happened and what needs to change to ensure this won’t happen again,” he continued.

The costume’s removal followed criticism on social media, where some users accused Target of selling merchandise that recalled racist imagery.

One user on Threads questioned how the product made it through the company’s review process, writing, “You really don’t have anyone left in Minneapolis to say, ‘Hey, that’s racist’? Y’all cut DEI, and now you’ve got a minstrel clown costume for kids on your website.”

The controversy comes as Target continues to deal with the fallout from several high-profile business and reputational disputes in recent years.

The retailer faced significant criticism surrounding its Pride Collection in 2023, while its approach to diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives has also changed.

Target scaled back several DEI initiatives after President Donald Trump returned to the White House and issued executive orders targeting diversity, equity and inclusion programs.

The company subsequently reduced initiatives designed to increase representation among Black employees and support Black-owned businesses and suppliers.

Target said the changes were necessary to remain aligned with “the evolving external landscape.”

Those changes themselves prompted criticism from some Black consumers and business owners who had supported or benefited from Target’s previous diversity programs.

The Halloween costume controversy now adds another issue for the retailer as it enters the important fall shopping season.

Target sells a wide range of Halloween merchandise each year, including costumes and decorations through its seasonal Hyde and EEK Boutique brand.

The specific costume has since been removed from sale, and Target said it is examining how the item was approved and included in its assortment.

The company did not provide additional details about how many of the costumes were sold or how long the product had been available before it was pulled.

The controversy centered on the appearance and design of the costume, with critics arguing that it evoked historical imagery associated with blackface and minstrel performances.

Target’s decision to remove the product followed the online criticism rather than waiting for the controversy to continue growing. The company characterized the removal as an initial step while it reviews its internal processes.

The episode arrives at a time when major retailers remain under close scrutiny over the products they sell and the cultural positions they take.

Target has previously faced consumer backlash over its merchandise and corporate policies, making the latest dispute another challenge for the Minneapolis retailer.

For now, the costume is no longer available for purchase, and Target says it is reviewing what led to the product appearing in its Halloween assortment in the first place.

Trump Torches Canada with Lake America Taunt as Trade Rift Explodes [WATCH]
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Trump Torches Canada with Lake America Taunt as Trade Rift Explodes [WATCH]

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President Donald Trump turned up the heat on Canada Tuesday, openly considering whether Lake Ontario should be renamed Lake America as trade relations between Washington and Ottawa sink deeper into hostility.

The proposal delivered another unmistakable message that the days of Canada receiving automatic economic favors may be finished, as reported by Fox News.

“The United States is giving serious consideration to changing the name of Lake Ontario to Lake America in that we don’t expect to be doing much business with Ontario any longer,” Trump wrote Tuesday morning on Truth Social.

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The jab came after negotiations collapsed and both governments began preparing additional tariffs.

Trump also accused Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney of inventing claims that the United States sought concessions involving protections for the French language.

Carney has attempted to portray the dispute as a defense of Canadian language and culture, a narrative the Trump administration flatly rejects.

“I would never interfere with Canadians speaking French!” Trump wrote. “In fact, I have never even thought of doing such a stupid thing.”

Trump then aimed directly at Carney and his political standing in Quebec.

“This lie was made up by a weak and ineffective Prime Minister in an attempt to gain political support, which he has totally lost, from the people of Quebec,” Trump added. “I love French Canadians!”

Carney announced Saturday that Canada was suspending negotiations, saying, “We were not prepared to compromise on the protection of the French language and our culture.”

He also claimed those matters were “never on the table” from the Canadian perspective.

United States Trade Representative Jamieson Greer pushed back on Monday, describing Carney’s account as a “funny, fake story.”

Greer said American negotiators were actually concerned about regulations affecting United States streaming companies, not whether Canadians could continue speaking French.

The controversy lands at a particularly sensitive moment for Ontario, the most populous Canadian province and a major center of automobile production.

Lake Ontario is shared by Ontario and New York, giving Trump’s proposed name change extra bite as the neighboring governments trade accusations.

Trump has previously used geographic names to make political points, most notably by directing the Gulf of Mexico to be called the Gulf of America.

Critics predictably erupted, but Trump once again demonstrated his talent for dominating the conversation while forcing foreign leaders to respond on his terms.

Vice President JD Vance carried the administration’s trade argument into Maine on Monday, accusing Canada of giving Chinese imports better treatment than goods produced by Americans.

His message was blunt, especially for residents whose businesses depend on access to Canadian markets.

“They treat Chinese goods more fairly than they do the goods that come from the people of Maine: It’s insanity,” Vance said during an event in Brewer. “And what we’ve said to Canada is stop it.”

Vance said Washington and Ottawa had appeared close to reaching an agreement before Canadian officials introduced unreasonable demands near the end of negotiations.

In the administration’s telling, Canada tried the familiar routine of expecting American flexibility while refusing to offer basic fairness in return.

Trump also announced Monday that tariffs of 50 percent on Canadian automobiles, automobile parts, trucks and steel would begin Jan. 1, 2027.

The move gives industries time to prepare while placing enormous pressure on Ottawa to reconsider its negotiating posture.

“Canada has been ripping off the United States of America for years,” Trump wrote Monday.

That accusation captures the administration’s broader view that friendly countries should not mistake American patience for permission to exploit American workers.

Despite the increasingly sharp rhetoric, Vance suggested a workable agreement remains possible if Canada returns with realistic terms.

“I think that we should have a deal,” he said. “We expect fairness in our trade policy.”

The ball now sits squarely in Ottawa’s court, where Carney must choose between political theater and serious negotiation.

Trump’s Lake America taunt may sound playful, but the economic warning beneath it is clear: Washington is no longer interested in business as usual.

Schiff’s Trump Race Attack Crashes After IndyCar Driver Exposes Glaring Contradiction [WATCH]
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Schiff’s Trump Race Attack Crashes After IndyCar Driver Exposes Glaring Contradiction [WATCH]

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President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump arrived at the Freedom 250 Grand Prix in Washington as the capital hosted its first IndyCar race.

Trump greeted racing officials and drivers before waving the green flag on the 1.7-mile street circuit surrounding the National Mall.

As Fox News reported, the patriotic spectacle celebrated America’s 250th birthday with roaring engines, packed crowds, and a prominent presidential appearance.

Naturally, Senator Adam Schiff looked at Americans enjoying themselves and decided someone needed a lecture.

The California Democrat accused Trump of wasting taxpayer money on personal promotion while Americans faced higher prices.

Schiff also claimed the president wanted the race to distract the public from economic concerns and policy failures.

“While you struggle with the cost of gas, Trump offers you the spectacle of an IndyCar race hoping you will not notice,” Schiff wrote Sunday.

He posted the criticism alongside video showing Trump waving the green flag as FOX Sports announcer Leigh Diffey opened the race.

There was one rather inconvenient problem with Schiff’s accusation. Penske Corporation, the major automotive and logistics company led by Roger Penske, funded most of the event rather than leaving taxpayers with the bill Schiff suggested they were paying.

IndyCar veteran Graham Rahal quickly corrected the senator and defended the race as a celebration of racing, patriotism, and national pride.

Rahal finished thirteenth in the event and is the son of respected motorsports driver and executive Bobby Rahal.

“No, no, Adam. He wanted you to notice and bask in the pride of being American, watch great racing and patriotism on display,” Rahal responded on X.

That response went directly at Schiff’s gloomy assumption that a public celebration must be some sinister political distraction.

Rahal then pointed to the private financing behind the event and the economic activity generated by visitors. Thousands of racing fans traveled to Washington, filled local businesses, and explored a capital many had never previously visited.

“Not only that, this was privately funded, not government, although it drove thousands of folks to the DC area that have never been.

That’s economic impact for you,” Rahal wrote. In other words, the event brought money into Washington rather than simply draining it from government accounts.

The crowds also crossed political and national boundaries, with Americans of different political views joining visitors from around the world.

That kind of shared celebration apparently proved too cheerful for Schiff, whose attack landed with all the precision of a car missing the first turn.

Breitbart editor Joel Pollak offered a blunt assessment of the senator’s complaint. “What kind of loser posts this?” Pollak asked, before adding the painfully obvious point that “People had fun.”

Penske President Bud Denker confirmed the company’s role when Washington’s NBC affiliate asked who was paying for the Freedom 250.

“We are,” Denker answered, explaining that sponsorships and suites along the course would generate some revenue but were not expected to cover the massive investment.

Penske did not pay every related expense, since local and federal law enforcement handled security for the major public gathering.

Federal funding already provided to Washington for major events helped cover those operations, but that reality was far removed from Schiff’s sweeping claim that taxpayers financed Trump’s personal spectacle.

The White House also fired back, accusing Schiff of allowing his hostility toward Trump to overshadow a historic national celebration.

Spokesman Davis Ingle said the senator was trashing America’s 250th birthday festivities simply because of his animus toward the president, adding that Californians deserved better representation.

Former electronics executive Sam Antar said Schiff apparently failed to determine who funded the race before firing off his accusation.

“Schiff saw Trump, started typing, and skipped the part where you check the facts first. That’s how you end up volunteering for your own Community Note,” Antar wrote.

Trump has repeatedly embraced American motorsports and has spoken warmly about his friendship with Roger Penske.

He also became the first president since Ronald Reagan to attend the Daytona 500 and has welcomed NASCAR figures, including drivers and former circuit executive Brian France, into his political orbit.

The Freedom 250 combined racing, tourism, and unapologetic American pride during a landmark birthday celebration.

Schiff tried to turn that scene into another anti-Trump grievance, but a driver armed with basic facts sent the senator’s argument straight into the wall.

Immigrant Grocers Sue Mamdani as City Grocery Stores Threaten a Taxpayer Funded Rout [WATCH]
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Immigrant Grocers Sue Mamdani as City Grocery Stores Threaten a Taxpayer Funded Rout [WATCH]

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Immigrant-owned grocery stores and bodegas in New York City are taking legal action against Mayor Zohran Mamdani over his plan to establish five government-owned supermarkets, arguing that the proposed stores could create an unfair competitive advantage over privately owned businesses, as reported by The Gateway Pundit.

The Multicultural Business Coalition, which represents 50 chambers of commerce serving ethnically diverse businesses, filed two lawsuits in New York state court Monday.

One of the lawsuits is a seven-page class-action complaint brought on behalf of “hundreds” of store owners who are described in the filing as members of groups that have historically faced discrimination.

According to court documents, the class-action lawsuit argues that the business owners’ civil rights would be violated if the municipal grocery stores are permitted to open.

The legal challenge centers on the potential competitive impact of stores operated by the city.

The plaintiffs argue that government-owned supermarkets could have advantages unavailable to privately owned grocery stores, particularly if the municipal locations sell common food products at significantly reduced prices.

A second lawsuit, a 13-page filing submitted in New York State Supreme Court, compares the proposed municipal supermarkets to the competitive threat that Walmart could pose to existing businesses.

Walmart, the Arkansas-based retail giant, has made several attempts to enter the New York City market over the years but has faced opposition from city politicians, legislators and labor unions.

Critics of Walmart’s expansion have argued that the retailer could severely hurt smaller businesses.

The second lawsuit makes a similar argument about Mamdani’s proposed grocery stores. The filing states that the municipal stores “have pledged to sell food items 30% below the market rate, a rate that rivals or exceeds Walmart discounts.”

The lawsuits were filed as Mamdani moves forward with a campaign promise to create government-owned grocery stores in New York City.

The proposal calls for five city-owned supermarkets intended to provide lower-cost food to residents.

Supporters of the plan have argued that municipal grocery stores could help make food more affordable, while private business owners challenging the proposal say the city should not compete directly with businesses that already operate in the communities.

The Multicultural Business Coalition’s involvement highlights the potential impact on immigrant-owned businesses, many of which operate neighborhood grocery stores, bodegas and other small retail establishments.

The legal filings contend that the city-owned stores could put those businesses at a disadvantage because municipal stores would be backed by the city while competing for the same customers and selling many of the same products.

The dispute also puts Mamdani’s campaign promise under scrutiny as his administration works to turn the proposed grocery store program into a reality.

Rather than relying exclusively on private supermarket operators to expand access to food, the plan would establish city-owned locations.

The lawsuits will now put the proposal before the courts as business owners seek to prevent what they describe as an unfair competitive situation.

The first complaint specifically seeks class-action status on behalf of affected business owners, while the second lawsuit focuses on the competitive consequences of the proposed government-run supermarkets.

The legal challenge comes after years of political debate in New York over how the city should encourage grocery stores and other retailers to operate in neighborhoods where residents have fewer options.

The dispute involving Mamdani’s proposal now adds questions about the proper role of city government in operating businesses that would compete with existing private establishments.

For the immigrant-owned grocers and bodegas involved in the lawsuits, the central issue is whether the city should become a direct competitor while offering prices that could undercut privately owned stores.

The courts will ultimately determine whether the lawsuits can proceed and whether the proposed city-owned supermarkets can move forward under the legal challenges brought by the business coalition and its members.


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