Global Politics Report Editorial
Week in Politics: Trump renames Lake Ontario 'Lake America'; Fed chair signals hikes
President Trump signed an executive order to change the name of Lake Ontario to Lake America to provoke Canadian leaders. Meanwhile, the new Fed chair says inflation continues to be a problem.
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Source: NPR Politics
Politics desk: Government
Published: Aug. 29, 2026 at 07:40 AM ET
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Original source: NPR Politics