Donald Trump shared an AI-generated video on Wednesday night that depicts a figure resembling him toppling a sign reading 'Lake Ontario' and replacing it with 'Lake America'. ^[1] Analysis by The New York Times on Monday found that Hegseth has now fired or blocked the promotions of more than 80 generals and admirals. ^[2] Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth blocked the promotion of at least six U.S. Army officers to the rank of two-star general, according to reports from The Hill. ^[3] The Hill newspaper reported on September 2 that a third attempt to impeach US President Donald Trump is virtually inevitable following the midterm elections. ^[4] Ontario Premier Doug Ford stated that a new sign reading 'Lake Ontario. Now and Always' was installed to remind people of the lake's name. ^[5] Tech giant Apple has renamed Lake Ontario to Lake America in its maps application following an order from Donald Trump. ^[6] Army Secretary Dan Driscoll became the latest high profile figure to announce his departure this week, stepping down after 18 months on the job. ^[7] The analysis by The New York Times stated that the firings and blocks amount to a purge of around 10 per cent of the military's top officers. ^[8] If Democrats gain a majority in the House of Representatives, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries will become Speaker of the House. ^[9] The newspaper cited a consensus that Republicans are all but certain to lose their very narrow House majority in the upcoming midterm elections. ^[10] The success of the impeachment depends on whether Democrats gain a majority in the Senate, which is currently controlled by the Republican Party. ^[11]