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Trump claims Canada “considering” becoming 51st state in exchange for Golden Dome

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President Trump said Canada is weighing a proposal to become the 51st U.S. state in order to join his “Golden Dome” missile defense program at no cost. The claim comes amid growing tension with the British monarchy and Trump’s increasingly bold rhetoric on North American unity.

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  • Trump: Canada can join the Golden Dome for free if it becomes a state — or pay $61 billion as a foreign nation.
  • The comments followed King Charles III’s indirect rebuke during a speech in Ottawa.
  • Trump previously imposed steep tariffs on Canadian imports and called Trudeau “governor” of the 51st state.

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President Donald Trump stirred international attention Tuesday by claiming Canada is “considering” statehood in order to gain entry to his Golden Dome missile defense system — a proposal that would carry a $61 billion price tag if the nation remains independent.

In a post to Truth Social, Trump wrote: “I told Canada, which very much wants to be part of our fabulous Golden Dome System, that it will cost $61 Billion Dollars if they remain a separate, but unequal, Nation, but will cost ZERO DOLLARS if they become our cherished 51st State. They are considering the offer!”

The provocative statement came just hours after King Charles III, speaking before Canada’s Parliament, appeared to allude to Trump’s annexation ambitions with a subtle yet pointed critique. Without naming Trump directly, the monarch acknowledged that “many Canadians are feeling anxious and worried about the drastically changing world around them,” adding that the nation faces challenges “that, in our lifetimes, are unprecedented.”

Though largely symbolic, the King’s remarks echo growing unease among Canadian leaders over Trump’s increasingly assertive tone. He first floated the idea of Canadian statehood last year, derisively labeling then-Prime Minister Justin Trudeau as “governor” and placing stiff tariffs on Canadian exports that failed to meet U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) criteria.

While relations have warmed slightly under Trudeau’s successor, Mark Carney, Trump has continued to press the issue. Hosting Carney in the Oval Office earlier this month, Trump told reporters, “Never say never. I’ve had many, many things that were not doable and ended up being doable.”

The Golden Dome system — a high-tech anti-missile shield touted by Trump as America’s next-generation defense apparatus — has become a centerpiece of his second-term national security agenda. Critics have questioned the feasibility and cost, but Trump’s pitch has resonated with populist themes of strength and sovereignty.

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Trump to impose 30% tariff on EU, Mexico

Published on July 13, 2025

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By Dan McCaleb 

President Donald Trump on Saturday said he will impose 30% tariffs on imported goods from the European Union and Mexico in his latest move to balance trade between the U.S. and other countries.

The tariffs are set to go into effect Aug. 1.

Saturday’s announcement comes a day after the U.S. Department of Treasury released a report Friday showing that tariff revenue helped revenue in the month of June exceed expenses by $27 billion.

“We have had years to discuss our Trading Relationship with The European Union, and we have concluded we must move away from these long-term, large, and persistent, Trade Deficits, engendered by your Tariff, and Non-Tariff, Policies, and Trade Barriers,” Trump wrote in the letter to the EU and posted on his Truth Social account. “Our relationship has been, unfortunately, far from Reciprocal.”

The 30% tariff on EU goods is higher than expected. EU trade ministers are scheduled to meet Monday and could agree to increase tariffs on U.S. goods as retaliation.

In his letter to Mexico, Trump said the U.S. neighbor to the south has helped stem the flow of illegal narcotics and people from entering the country but added that it needed to do more to prevent North America from being a “Narco-Trafficking Playground.”

Earlier in the week, Trump announced new tariffs on several other countries, including 20% tariffs on imports  from the Philippines; 25% on Brunei and Moldova; 30% on Algeria, Iraq and Libya; and 50% on Brazil.

All of the new tariffs announced this week are scheduled to go into effect Aug. 1.

• The Center Square reporters Therese Boudreaux and Andrew Rice contributed to this report.

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ICE raids California pot farm, uncovers illegal aliens and child labor

Published on July 13, 2025

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ICE raided a California cannabis farm Thursday suspected of employing illegal immigrants, uncovering 10 underage workers — including 8 unaccompanied minors. The operation sparked protests, but federal officials defended the action as a necessary crackdown on illegal labor and child exploitation.

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  • ICE agents executed a lawful raid at Glass House Farms in Camarillo, targeting illegal immigrant laborers employed at the state-licensed cannabis operation.
  • Ten underage illegal immigrants were found working at the site — eight of them unaccompanied minors — prompting a federal investigation into potential child labor violations.
  • Protesters attempted to interfere with the operation and were dispersed by federal agents using crowd control measures; multiple arrests and injuries were reported.

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Federal immigration agents executed a large-scale raid Thursday at a cannabis farm in Camarillo, California, targeting illegal immigrant laborers and uncovering possible child labor violations. The operation, led by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), took place at Glass House Farms, a state-licensed marijuana facility that remains illegal under federal law.

Dozens of agents stormed the property with a federal warrant, encountering resistance from left-wing protesters who attempted to disrupt the operation. Agents responded with tear gas and smoke devices, and helicopters were deployed to ensure no suspects could flee or hide in nearby fields. Authorities later confirmed that 10 minors were working at the facility—eight of whom were unaccompanied illegal aliens.

Despite clear evidence of immigration and labor violations, California Democrats rushed to attack the enforcement action. Governor Gavin Newsom lashed out on social media, posting video of people running from the scene. Rep. Salud Carbajal called the raid “deplorable,” complaining about the use of tactical gear.

Customs and Border Protection Commissioner Rodney Scott pushed back, calling out Newsom directly. “Here’s some breaking news: 10 juveniles were found at this marijuana facility – all illegal aliens, 8 of them unaccompanied,” he posted on X. “It’s now under investigation for child labor violations.”

While California officials cried foul, ICE defended the operation as necessary and lawful. The raid is part of a broader push under President Trump to enforce federal immigration laws and shut down operations that exploit illegal labor to undercut American workers.

The clash in Camarillo follows similar enforcement actions earlier this week in Los Angeles, where ICE also faced hostility from local officials. Nonetheless, the Trump administration appears undeterred, making clear that sanctuary policies will not shield illegal activity from federal scrutiny.

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