Federal judge blocks Trump’s latest attempt to restrict birthright citizenship Supreme court ruled in June against president’s earlier order to change citizenship rules for babies born in US The Guardian - US · Sep 3
Trump administration asks supreme court to intervene over judge’s ban on USPS mail-in voting restrictions – as it happened This live blog is now closed. The Guardian - US · Sep 3
US judge blocks Trump’s fresh bid to curb birthright citizenship: 'Children covered by earlier SC ruling remain US citizens at birth' A US district judge in Maryland has blocked President Donald Trump’s latest attempt to restrict birthright citizenship, saying the executive order (EO) cannot be enforced against children whose citizenship rights have already been recognised by the Supreme Court (SC) earlier. The Times of India · Sep 3
Federal judge blocks Trump's new bid to abolish birthright citizenship citing Supreme Court precedent The ruling is the second time Trump’s ambitious plans of abolishing a constitutional right were shot down by federal courts. The US Supreme Court earlier blocked an executive attempt at abolishing the right to children born to parents who do not hold legal residence status. Euronews · Sep 3
Federal Court Issues First Ruling Against Trump's New Birthright Citizenship Executive Order The court rightly concluded that the order is barred by the Supreme Court's decision in Trump v. Barbara. Reason · Sep 3
‘Unconstitutional’: US judge partially halts Trump’s latest birthright citizenship order A US federal judge on Wednesday (local time) blocked President Donald Trump’s latest attempt to restrict birthright citizenship, partially halting an executive order issued after the US Supreme Court rejected his broader effort to end the practice. The Times of India · Sep 3
Trump declares Lake Ontario rename ‘complete, ratified and binding’ as Apple Maps follows Google US President Trump declared Lake Ontario's renaming to Lake America complete and binding. Apple Maps followed Google Maps in updating the name for American users. This change occurred after an executive order from the US President. Canadian officials and the public strongly rejected the renaming of the shared lake. The… The Economic Times · Sep 3
A judge blocks Trump's new bid to curb birthright citizenship, citing Supreme Court precedent A federal judge has blocked President Donald Trump's latest attempt to prohibit automatic U.S. citizenship at birth The Independent UK · Sep 3
Trump is proposing a US Space Academy – if created, it could blur the lines between NASA and the military During a visit to NASA’s Johnson Space Center in Houston on Aug. 28, 2026, President Donald Trump signed an executive order to create a United States Space Academy. The Conversation · Sep 2
US passport rules may change: Parents could need to prove citizenship or immigration status for children New US State Department guidance may require parental citizenship proof for child passports. This proposal aims to implement President Donald Trump's executive order on birthright citizenship. Parents could submit documents like US passports or birth certificates to prove their status. The department will use this information to determine child eligibility… The Economic Times · Sep 2
US passport rules may change: Parents could need to prove citizenship status for children The US state department is considering a policy requiring parents to verify their citizenship before their children are born in the country. This initiative is intended to combat birth tourism and uphold the significance of American citizenship. Parents may need to present documents like passports or birth certificates. Legal disputes… The Times of India · Sep 2
Apple Maps changes name of Lake Ontario to 'Lake America' Apple Maps has renamed Lake Ontario “Lake America” for US users following President Donald Trump’s executive order, while Canadian users will continue seeing Lake Ontario and users elsewhere will see both names. The change mirrors Google Maps and highlights how US technology companies are being drawn into geopolitical disputes over… The Economic Times · Sep 2
Postal Service work to comply with Trump's executive order is rushed, sloppy, whistleblower contends A whistleblower for the U.S. Postal Service is warning that a new mail ballot system being hastily built to comply with President Donald Trump's executive order restricting that method of voting could lead to the rejection of huge numbers of mail ballots The Independent UK · Sep 1
Google Maps changes Lake Ontario to 'Lake America' as MapQuest downloads surge Lake Ontario is now appearing as "Lake America" on Google Maps for US users, following US President Donald Trump's executive order to rename the lake. Canadians still see "Lake Ontario", while users elsewhere see both names. But the change is far from universal: Apple Maps and MapQuest continue to use… France 24 · Sep 1
The Conversation · Sep 1 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.
The Economic Times · Sep 1 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…
Ballotpedia · Aug 31 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.
The Independent UK · Aug 31 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
We Got This Covered · Aug 31 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.
The Independent UK · Aug 31 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
TechRadar · Aug 31 '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.
Ballotpedia · Aug 31 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.
The Independent UK · Aug 30 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 Economic Times · Aug 30 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 Independent UK · Aug 29 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