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During a campaign event in Maine, Vice President JD Vance called Canada a 'state' before correcting himself, stumbled over other phrases, and joked about beards while sporting one himself. The missteps drew online attention and comparisons to President Trump's own remarks.
Target has removed a children's Halloween costume from its stores and website after social media users said it resembled racist blackface and minstrel imagery. The retailer apologized, saying it 'got this wrong,' and is reviewing how the product was approved. The incident comes amid ongoing scrutiny over Target's diversity policies and a recent sales rebound.
Iranian parliamentary speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf mocked US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent's 'Economic D-Day' sanctions on social media, while the foreign ministry warned that Washington's pressure affects more than Tehran. The US announced 'Operation Economic Outcast' to cut Iran off from international finance, drawing defiance from Beijing and prompting oil price fluctuations amid renewed Hormuz talks.
House Speaker Mike Johnson responds to President Trump’s jokes about taking over his job, saying he doesn’t take criticism personally and citing his faith. Johnson also insists Republicans will keep control of Congress despite polls and historical trends, dismissing the idea of running for minority leader.
Stand With Crypto, the Coinbase-launched advocacy group, has endorsed 32 House incumbents for the November midterms, all of whom voted for the CLARITY Act. The endorsements come as the crypto industry pours nearly $200 million into the election cycle and the CLARITY Act remains stalled in the Senate.
Prime Minister Mark Carney announced $11.3 billion in funding to build six new icebreakers for the Canadian Coast Guard, calling it the largest shipbuilding contract in Quebec's history. The vessels will be constructed at Davie Shipyard in Lévis, Que., with work supporting thousands of jobs and involving suppliers across Canada, including Algoma Steel in Sault Ste. Marie.
The United States has formally removed Syria from its list of state sponsors of terrorism, ending a 47-year-old designation, and revoked the terror listing of Hay'at Tahrir al-Sham. The move, announced by the Treasury on Monday, is seen as a step to boost investment and Syria's reintegration into the global economy.
A technical issue at Warner Bros. Discovery took CNN and other channels off the air for about 30 minutes, glitching screens and interrupting 'Inside Politics.' CNN apologized, and service was restored by early afternoon.
OnlyFans creator Sophie Rain is donating to teachers' wish lists after Florida gubernatorial candidate James Fishback lost his primary race. Fishback had proposed a 50% 'sin tax' on adult content earnings, which Rain criticized as an 'unserious clout grab.'
Fox News has announced that Emily Compagno will join 'The Five' as a full-time co-host starting Sept. 8, moving from her role on 'Outnumbered.' The network's CEO Suzanne Scott confirmed the appointment, filling the seat left by Jeanine Pirro. Compagno will join existing co-hosts Greg Gutfeld, Dana Perino, Jesse Watters, and rotating hosts Harold Ford Jr. and Jessica Tarlov.
U.S. Vice President JD Vance sparked controversy during a Maine campaign stop by calling Canada a 'state,' which he dismissed as a 'Freudian slip,' while Trump imposed 50% tariffs on Canadian goods. Ontario Premier Doug Ford, after trading insults with Trump, softened his tone on U.S. television, urging both countries to return to the negotiating table.
In an interview aired Aug. 23, President Donald Trump told Michael Cohen that communities that don't accept data centers are 'making a mistake,' citing jobs and tax revenue. The comments come amid widespread opposition, with a Gallup poll showing 70% of Americans oppose local data centers, and concerns over environmental impacts such as energy and water use.
The Trump administration has launched a sweeping new sanctions campaign against Iran, but its success hinges on confronting China, Iran's biggest oil buyer. Washington has so far stopped short of targeting Chinese financial institutions, leaving a strategic gap as Trump and Xi prepare to meet.
Bitcoin climbed roughly 24% last week to multi-month highs near $80,000, supported by nearly $1.9 billion in US spot ETF inflows and short covering. Analysts cite Treasury buybacks, rate expectations and the CLARITY Act as potential catalysts while warning that a rebound in yields could test support around $70,000. Corporate treasuries diverged, with Strategy building cash reserves and BitMine continuing to accumulate Ethereum.
The FTC and five states reached a settlement with Zillow and Redfin, resolving claims that a $100 million deal suppressed competition in online rental advertising. Redfin must restart its standalone rental listings business within six months. The companies deny wrongdoing and say the partnership was pro-consumer.
The Trump administration has rejoined the Geneva Consensus Declaration and moved its secretariat from Hungary to the U.S., reviving a coalition of 41 nations that promotes women's health and national sovereignty while opposing an international right to abortion. Valerie Huber, a former HHS official and current president of The Institute for Women's Health, discusses the initiative's goals and the need for a pro-life, pro-family Core Group at the United Nations.
Asheville is hosting the G20 Finance Track meetings from Aug. 29 to Sept. 1, drawing global finance leaders and highlighting the region's recovery from Hurricane Helene. While officials tout the economic benefits, locals and activists express concerns over insufficient federal aid and plan protests.
Michigan Democratic Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed faced criticism after posting about Usha Vance and Natalie Harp. Usha Vance responded dismissively, while reactions from Republicans and others highlighted concerns about El-Sayed's remarks.
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent unveiled an 'economic D-Day' campaign targeting Iran, vowing to sever its financial lifelines and threatening consequences for countries that continue dealings with Tehran. The announcement comes as the war sparked by US and Israeli bombings nearly six months ago has reached a stalemate, with oil traffic through the Strait of Hormuz severely disrupted.
Canada will announce retaliatory tariffs on Tuesday after talks with the U.S. collapsed, prompting President Trump to threaten new 50% tariffs on Canadian vehicles and steel. Prime Minister Carney accuses Washington of trying to subordinate Canada while Ontario Premier Ford suggests cutting electricity and critical mineral exports, targeting states like Alabama.