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| By Scribe | August 30, 2026 |
ICE does not get thanked enough for what they do for America. Sometimes it’s just proper to remember their work and be grateful for all that they do.
Meanwhile, President Trump scores a major oil deal with Venezuela, while also renaming Lake Ontario to Lake America, because a Canadian provincial governor asked for it.
U.S. Gains Majority Control of Venezuelan Oil Reserves
President Trump announced a historic deal granting the U.S. majority control of over 65 billion barrels of Venezuelan oil reserves at no cost to taxpayers.
Oil trader Phil Flynn called it a “generational win” that could deliver years of lower gas prices for American families. The agreement more than doubles U.S. oil reserves and eases concerns over Strategic Petroleum Reserve levels.
While immediate price drops are unlikely, it signals reduced geopolitical risks and downward pressure on energy costs.
U.S. Navy Clears Mines From Strait of Hormuz
The U.S. Navy has cleared all mines from the Strait of Hormuz’s international waters, ending months of Iranian leverage over the vital energy chokepoint.
President Trump announced a zero-tolerance policy, warning that any new mining attempts would face immediate destruction. Officials call it a watershed moment, declaring the U.S. now controls the strait as tanker traffic surges under American protection.
Despite Iranian demands and stalled talks, Washington continues flooding markets with Gulf oil while choking Tehran’s exports.
ICE Arrests Illegal Immigrants Convicted of Serious Crimes
ICE agents continue their vital work removing dangerous illegal aliens from American communities. This week they arrested individuals convicted of child sexual abuse, rape, kidnapping, and related crimes.
Among those taken into custody were offenders from Cuba, Honduras, the Dominican Republic, Guatemala, and El Salvador.
DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin credited President Trump’s leadership for unleashing agents to prioritize public safety over sanctuary policies.
ICE Deports Illegal Immigrants Convicted of Serious Crimes
Also, ICE continues following through on arrests by deporting illegal aliens convicted of serious crimes.
Recent removals included killers, child rapists, and drunk drivers who threatened American communities. Among them were offenders from Burma, Mexico, and Guatemala ordered removed by immigration judges.
DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin praised the agents’ round-the-clock efforts under President Trump to prioritize public safety.
POTUS Renames Lake Ontario to Lake America
President Trump signed an executive order renaming Lake Ontario to Lake America within the United States.
Google Maps has updated to display “Lake America” for U.S. users while Canadians still see the original name. White House officials celebrated the change as official.
The move comes amid ongoing trade tensions and tariffs between the two countries.
Democrats Slammed Over September 11 Disrespect
Twenty-five years after the September 11 attacks, New York Democrats face criticism for actions seen as diluting the day’s solemn memory.
Retired Port Authority officers asked Gov. Kathy Hochul and Mayor Zohran Mamdani to stay away from the Ground Zero ceremony to avoid politicizing it.
Hochul’s illumination of One World Trade Center for Muslim American Heritage Month and Mamdani’s planned attendance drew strong opposition from survivors’ families.
Critics argue these moves reflect a broader effort to soften the focus on the Islamist terrorism that caused the attacks.
Catch up on what happened over the last month:
America This Week: U.S.A. vs Canada (August 17 – 23, 2026)
America This Week: Karoline’s Farewell (August 10 – 16, 2026)
America This Week: NBA Alum, Woman of the Year? (August 3 – 9, 2026)
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