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States sue Trump admin over billions in looming cuts to SNAP, food stamps

A coalition of 25 Democratic governors and attorneys general on Tuesday sued the Trump administration over its refusal to fund the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits during the ongoing government shutdown — arguing that a suspension of the aid threatens to disproportionately harm millions of vulnerable and low-income Americans.

The lawsuit, filed in Massachusetts, asks a federal judge to force the U.S. Department of Agriculture to release a portion of the $9.2 billion in SNAP benefits allocated for the month of November. 

The Trump administration said Friday that it would not use the Agriculture Department’s roughly $5 billion contingency fund to cover the food stamp benefits provided by SNAP for the month of November. Instead, they said, the agency is planning to keep it on hand to respond to natural disasters. 

States warned in the lawsuit Tuesday that halting the SNAP payments, even in the near-term, threatens disproportionate harm for the roughly 42 million Americans that currently receive SNAP aid beginning on Nov. 1, when the food assistance is slated to expire. 

‘Shutting off SNAP benefits will cause deterioration of public health and well-being,’ state leaders said in the lawsuit. 

‘Ultimately, states will bear costs associated with many of these harms,’ they added. ‘The loss of SNAP benefits leads to food insecurity, hunger, and malnutrition, which are associated with numerous negative health outcomes in children, such as poor concentration, decreased cognitive function, fatigue, depression, and behavioral problems.’

The lawsuit was filed by a coalition of attorneys general and governors from Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, D.C., Hawaii, Illinois, Kansas, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Washington and Wisconsin. 

In the near-term, the states asked U.S. District Judge Indira Talwani, the federal judge in Massachusetts assigned to the case, to order the Trump administration to release the USDA contingency funds to help ensure there is not a lapse in SNAP program benefits beginning Nov. 1.

Judge Talwani will hear from both parties during an emergency status hearing Wednesday, during which she will weigh the states’ request for an emergency order to force USDA to release a portion of its emergency funds to SNAP recipients. 

The USDA, for its part, has not yet shared details on the policy decision or decision not to funnel the contingency funds to SNAP beneficiaries.

A note on its website states simply that, ‘[T]he well has run dry.’

 ‘At this time, there will be no benefits issued November 01,’ the agency said. 

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Sankamap Announces Airborne Geophysical Survey Results Highlighting Promising Anomalies

Sankamap Metals Inc. (CSE: SCU) (‘Sankamap’ or the ‘Company’) is pleased to announce the completion of data processing and reports from Expert Geophysics for the 374 line-kilometer Airborne Magnetotelluric EM Survey (‘Mobile MT’) completed in July 2025. The survey covered 3,500 hectares of Sankamap’s 4,500-hectare (‘Ha’) Kuma property (‘Kuma’) (populated areas excluded) located 37 kilometers (‘km’) southeast of Honiara in south-central Guadalcanal, Solomon Islands.

CEO John Florek commented:

‘We are very encouraged by the results of the airborne geophysical survey, which reveal clear signatures consistent with porphyry-style mineralization. The strong alignment between these geophysical features, surface geochemistry, and alteration mapping gives us greater confidence in the continuity of mineralization at depth and helps refine our upcoming drill targets.’

Highlights

  • The results of the Mobile MT survey at Kuma reveals a broad 5 x 2 km ring-shaped zone of high conductivity that flanks a central 2 x 3 km highly resistive feature (see Figure 2), with the conductive feature spatially correlating to the mapped lithocap.
  • Geophysical data indicate potential for multiple intrusive centers and porphyry systems, while the alignment of magnetic and conductive trends suggests structural controls or fluid pathways associated with mineralization.
  • The resistive and conductive trends display typical porphyry signatures, similar to other economic porphyry systems currently being mined.

The results from the 2025 Mobile MT survey delineate resistive and conductive features consistent with porphyry, epithermal, and skarn-style mineral systems. The geophysical data further corroborate earlier surface exploration findings at the Kuma property, which delineated a well-developed lithocap exceeding two kilometers in extent. Hyperspectral analysis has outlined extensive phyllic, argillic, and advanced argillic alteration zones, while grab sampling has returned impressive assay results of up to 11.7% copper (‘Cu’) and 13.5 g/t gold (‘Au’), underscoring the strength and continuity of mineralization within the system.

The Kuma Project is strategically located along a highly prospective trend that hosts several major deposits; Lihir containing 71 Moz Au1 (310 Mt containing 23 Moz Au at 2.3 g/t Proven+Probable (‘P&P’), 520 Mt containing 39 Moz Au at 2.3 g/t indicated, 81 Mt containing 5 Moz Au at 1.9 g/t measured, 61 Mt containing 4.9 Moz Au at 2.3 g/t Inferred) and Panguna containing 19.3 Moz Au + 5.3 Mt Cu2 (1.5 Mt containing 16.1 Moz Au at 0.33 g/t and 4.6 Mt Cu at 0.3 % Indicated, 300 Mt containing 3.2 Moz Au 0.4 g/t and 0.7 Mt Cu Inferred), both share geological similarities to the Kuma project.

Technical Discussion

Porphyry Cu-Au systems can exhibit a broad spectrum of electromagnetic (EM) responses, reflecting different host rocks, alteration styles, erosional levels and geological conditions unique to each system. For example, systems with intact lithocaps, which is potentially the case at Kuma, often differ from those with eroded or exposed mineralized cores, producing either predominantly conductive or resistive EM signatures.

As at Kuma, most calc-alkaline porphyry systems exhibit elevated electrical conductivity, largely attributable to extensive pyritic halos and mica-rich alteration zones that envelop a potassic core (as displayed in Figure 2 and 3). This core typically appears as a distinctly resistive feature, reflecting zones of magnetite or K-feldspar alteration characterized by relatively low sulfide concentrations.

In July 2025, Expert Geophysics was engaged to conduct a 374 line-kilometer airborne geophysical survey (Mobile MT), which was flown along north-south lines at 100-meter intervals (Figure 1).

The final geophysical data processing has been completed. Sankamap, together with Expert Geophysics and independent geophysical consultants familiar with this type of data, have reviewed the results. The survey highlights several significant geophysical features that will assist in defining the next phase of exploration and drill targeting.

Figure 1: Kuma property and lithocap extent with Mobile MT survey flight lines.

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The geophysical models reveal a highly conductive feature that forms a continuous ring-shaped zone flanking a central resistive body. This conductive anomaly appears consistent with a potassic intrusive core or a resistive intrusive complex at depth. Notably, the highest conductivity corresponds with surface zones of advanced argillic and clay-mica alteration (Figure 2).

The conductivity and resistivity highs coincide with a previously mapped annular topographic depression, suggesting potential preferential erosion within the propylitic alteration zone surrounding a core of phyllic-altered rocks (Figure 2). The alignment of these geophysical, geological, and geomorphological features supports a coherent porphyry-style hydrothermal model, with a resistive intrusive core surrounded by conductive alteration halos and erosional depressions marking outer alteration zones.

The integration of these datasets provides a strong 3D framework for ongoing exploration and drill targeting.

Figure 2: Apparent conductivity map from Mobile MT survey on the Kuma property at -200m elevation.

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Figure 3: Resistivity section at 8919250 mN from Mobile MT survey on the Kuma property.

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Strategic Plan

  • Acquisition and deployment of drilling equipment underway in preparation for the January 2026 drilling campaign.

Kuma Property

  • Target Refinement: Ongoing analysis of newly released geophysical and geological datasets to define and prioritize high-quality drill targets.
  • Pad & Camp Construction: Scheduled to begin in late November.
  • Field Visit: Planned for early November to ground-truth targets, verify geological interpretations, and finalize logistics.
  • Drilling Program: Inaugural campaign to commence in January 2026, marking a key milestone in advancing the Kuma Project toward discovery.

Fauro Property

  • Prospecting activities to begin, following up on additional magnetic highs associated with elevated gold and copper values (see press release dated July 16, 2025).

Corporate & Investor Relations

  • Upcoming exploration milestones to serve as key catalysts for shareholder value creation.
  • Targeted marketing campaign underway to showcase the company’s exploration potential and investment opportunity.

Grant of Options

Subject to regulatory approval, the Company has granted 2,250,000 stock options to its directors, officers and consultants, exercisable for five years at a price of $0.30.

About Sankamap Metals Inc.

Sankamap Metals Inc. (CSE: SCU) is a Canadian mineral exploration company dedicated to the discovery and development of high-grade copper and gold deposits through its flagship Oceania Project, located in the South Pacific. The Company’s fully permitted assets are strategically positioned in the Solomon Islands, along a prolific geological trend that hosts major copper-gold deposits; including Newmont’s Lihir Mine, with a resource of 71.9 million ounces of gold¹ (310 Mt containing 23 Moz Au at 2.3 g/t P+P, 520 Mt containing 39 Moz Au at 2.3 g/t indicated, 81 Mt containing 5 Moz Au at 1.9 g/t measured, 61 Mt containing 4.9 Moz Au at 2.3 g/t Inferred).

Exploration is actively advancing at both the Kuma and Fauro properties, part of Sankamap’s Oceania Project in the Solomon Islands. Historical work has already highlighted the mineral potential of both sites, which lie along a highly prospective copper and gold-bearing trend, suggesting the possibility of further, yet-to-be-discovered deposits.

At Kuma, the property is believed to host an underexplored and largely untested porphyry copper-gold (Cu-Au) system. Historical rock chip sampling has returned consistently elevated gold values above 0.5 g/t Au, including a standout sample assaying 11.7% Cu and 13.5 g/t Au2; underscoring the area’s significant potential.

At Fauro, particularly at the Meriguna Target, historical trenching has returned highly encouraging results, including 8.0 meters at 27.95 g/t Au and 14.0 meters at 8.94 g/t Au3. Complementing these results are exceptional grab sample assays, including historical values of up to 173 g/t Au3, along with recent sampling by Sankamap at the Kiovakase Target, which returned numerous high-grade copper values, reaching up to 4.09% Cu. In addition, limited historical shallow drilling intersected 35.0 meters at 2.08 g/t Au3, further underscoring the property’s strong mineral potential and the merit for continued exploration. With a commitment to systematic exploration and a team of experienced professionals, Sankamap aims to unlock the untapped potential of underexplored regions and create substantial value for its shareholders. For more information, please refer to SEDAR+ (www.sedarplus.ca), under Sankamap’s profile.

1. Newcrest Technical Report, 2020 (Lihir: 310 Mt containing 23 Moz Au at 2.3 g/t P+P, 520 Mt containing 39 Moz Au at 2.3 g/t indicated, 81 Mt containing 5 Moz Au at 1.9 g/t measured, 61 Mt containing 4.9 Moz Au at 2.3 g/t Inferred)

2. Historical grab, soil and BLEG samples from SolGold Kuma Review June 2015, and SolGold plc Annual Report 2013/2012

3. September 2010-June 2012 press releases from Solomon Gold Ltd. and SolGold Fauro Island Summary Technical Info 2012

QP Disclosure

The technical content for the Oceania Project in this news release has been reviewed and approved by John Florek, M.Sc., P.Geol., a Qualified Person in accordance with CIM guidelines. Mr. John Florek is in good standing with the Professional Geoscientists of Ontario (Member ID:1228) and a director and officer of the Company.

ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS

s/ ‘John Florek’
John Florek, M.Sc., P.Geol
Chief Executive Officer
Sankamap Metals Inc.

Contact:
John Florek, CEO
T: (807) 228-3531
E: johnf@sankamap.com

The Canadian Securities Exchange has not approved nor disapproved this press release.

Forward-Looking Statements

Forward-Looking Statements Certain statements in this release constitute ‘forward-looking statements’ or ‘forward-looking information’ within the meaning of applicable securities laws including, without limitation, the timing, nature, scope and details regarding the Company’s exploration plans and results at its projects. Such statements and information involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause the actual results, performance or achievements of the Company, its projects, or industry results, to be materially different from any future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements or information. Such statements can be identified by the use of words such as ‘may’, ‘would’, ‘could’, ‘will’, ‘intend’, ‘expect’, ‘believe’, ‘plan’, ‘anticipate’, ‘estimate’, ‘scheduled’, ‘forecast’, ‘predict’ and other similar terminology, or state that certain actions, events or results ‘may’, ‘could’, ‘would’, ‘might’ or ‘will’ be taken, occur or be achieved. These statements reflect the company’s current expectations regarding future events, performance and results and speak only as of the date of this release.

Forward-looking statements and information contained herein are based on certain factors and assumptions regarding, among other things, the estimation of mineral resources and reserves, the realization of resource and reserve estimates, metal prices, taxation, the estimation, timing and amount of future exploration and development, capital and operating costs, the availability of financing, the receipt of regulatory approvals, environmental risks, title disputes and other matters. While the Company considers its assumptions to be reasonable as of the date hereof, forward-looking statements and information are not guarantees of future performance and readers should not place undue importance on such statements as actual events and results may differ materially from those described herein. The Company does not undertake to update any forward-looking statements or information except as may be required by applicable securities laws.

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Corcel Announces Non-Brokered Private Placement

Corcel Exploration Inc. (CSE: CRCL) (OTCQB: CRLEF) (the ‘Company’ or ‘Corcel’) today announced a non-brokered private placement of up to 11,111,111 units (the ‘Units’) at a price of $0.18 per Unit for gross proceeds of up to $2,000,000 (the ‘Offering’).

Each Unit will consist of one common share of the Company (each, a ‘Share‘) and one-half of one common share purchase warrant (each whole common share purchase warrant, a ‘Warrant‘). Each Warrant will entitle the holder thereof to acquire one additional Share (each, a ‘Warrant Share‘) at a price of $0.30 per Warrant Share until the date which is 24 months following the Closing Date (as defined below), subject to an acceleration clause. If the ten-day weighted average closing price of the Shares as quoted on the Canadian Securities Exchange (the ‘CSE‘) is equal to or greater than $0.40, then the Company may, at its option, accelerate the expiry date of the Warrant by issuing a press release (a ‘Warrant Acceleration Press Release‘) announcing that the expiry date of the Warrants will be deemed to be on the 30th day following the issuance of the Warrant Acceleration Press Release (the ‘Accelerated Expiry Date‘). All Warrants that remain unexercised following the Accelerated Expiry Date will immediately expire and all rights of holders of such Warrants will be terminated without any compensation to such holder.

The Company intends to use the net proceeds of the Offering for exploration and working capital purposes.

Closing of the Offering is anticipated to occur on or about November 28, 2025 (the ‘Closing Date‘) and is subject to customary closing conditions including, but not limited to, the submission of all required forms to the CSE. In connection with the Offering, the Company may pay finder’s fees to eligible finders, subject to compliance with the policies of the Canadian Securities Exchange and applicable securities legislation. All securities issued in connection with the Offering will be subject to a statutory hold period of four months and a day from the Closing Date.

The securities described herein have not been, and will not be, registered under the United States Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the ‘U.S. Securities Act‘), or any state securities laws, and accordingly, may not be offered or sold within the United States except in compliance with the registration requirements of the U.S. Securities Act and applicable state securities requirements or pursuant to exemptions therefrom. This press release does not constitute an offer to sell or a solicitation to buy any securities in any jurisdiction

About Corcel Exploration Inc.

Corcel Exploration is a mineral resource company engaged in the acquisition and exploration of precious and base metals properties throughout North America. The Company has entered a long-term lease agreement to acquire the Yuma King Cu-Au project in Arizona, which spans a district-scale land position of 3,200 hectares comprising 515 unpatented federal mining claims in the Ellsworth Mining District, including the past-producing Yuma King Mine which saw underground production of copper, lead, gold and silver between 1940 and 1963. The Company also holds a 100% interest in the Willow copper project. For more information, please visit our website at https://corcelexploration.com/.

For further information contact:

Jon Ward, Director & CEO
Email: info@corcelexploration.com
Tel: (604) 355-0303

Caution Regarding Forward-Looking Information

This news release contains ‘forward-looking information’ and ‘forward-looking statements’ within the meaning of applicable Canadian securities laws (collectively, ‘forward-looking information’). Forward-looking information in this news release includes, without limitation, statements with respect to: the Company’s plans to conduct additional drilling and other exploration work on the Property; the anticipated timing, scope, costs and objectives of such work; the expected receipt and interpretation of additional assay results; the potential for the expansion of known mineralized zones; the potential discovery of new zones; the Company’s plans to update mineral resource estimates and advance technical studies; the potential for future development decisions; the timing of future news flow; the ability to secure permits, approvals, community support and financing on acceptable terms; and the potential for the Property to host an economic mining operation in the future.

Forward-looking information is based on a number of assumptions that, while considered reasonable by the Company at the date of this news release, are inherently subject to significant business, economic, competitive, operational and regulatory uncertainties and contingencies. These assumptions include, without limitation: future commodity prices and exchange rates; availability of financing on reasonable terms; availability of equipment, personnel and infrastructure; maintenance of title and access to properties; obtaining all required regulatory, surface and community approvals on expected terms and within expected timelines; accuracy of current technical information; and the absence of material adverse changes in applicable laws, political conditions, taxation, or capital markets.

Forward-looking information is subject to known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied. Such risks include, without limitation: commodity price volatility; exploration, development, metallurgical and geological risk; permitting, environmental and regulatory risk; title and access risk; financing and liquidity risk; reliance on contractors and third parties; community, ESG and social licence risk; political and security risk in foreign jurisdictions; operational disruptions, accidents and labour matters; changes in laws and taxation; dilution and capital markets risk; and the other risks more fully described under ‘Risk Factors’ in the Company’s continuous disclosure filings available under its profile at www.sedarplus.ca.

Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on forward-looking information. The Company does not undertake to update any forward-looking information except in accordance with applicable securities laws.

NOT FOR DISSEMINATION IN THE UNITED STATES OR FOR DISTRIBUTION TO U.S. WIRE SERVICES

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SAGA Metals Mobilizes Final Team for Major Drill Program at Radar Project in Labrador, Targeting Maiden Mineral Resource Estimate & Provides Corporate Update

Saga Metals Corp. (‘SAGA’ or the ‘Company’) (TSXV: SAGA,OTC:SAGMF) (OTCQB: SAGMF) (FSE: 20H), a North American exploration company advancing critical mineral discoveries, is pleased to confirm the full mobilization of exploration crews and equipment for its highly anticipated major diamond drill program at the 100% owned Radar Titanium-Vanadium-Iron (Ti-V-Fe) Project in southeastern Labrador, Canada.

With site preparations now in the final stages of completion, SAGA is ready to mobilize the rest of its exploration team as drilling is set to commence in early November, targeting the expansion of known oxide mineralization at the Radar project and advancing toward a maiden mineral resource estimate (MRE) over the Trapper Zone.

This major program represents a key milestone in delineating the project’s potential as a strategic domestic source of titanium, vanadium, and high-grade iron ore—minerals critical for defense, aerospace, renewable energy storage, and advanced steel production.

Figure 1: Radar Project’s Trapper Zone depicting a 3+ km Total Magnetic Intensity (TMI) anomaly from the 2025 ground survey and the oxide layering trend. The Trapper Trail (in black) will be the target of the planned 15,000 m diamond drilling program aimed at establishing Saga’s maiden mineral resource estimation.

Final Camp and Equipment Preparations:

With the geologists and drilling team set to arrive in the coming days, SAGA’s on-site team is working through the final stages of camp preparations including personnel and kitchen trailer placement as well as furnishing a full core shack, cutting shack and logging facility.

Figure 2: Brandon Sainsbury and Saga Technicians building core facility in Cartwright

Figure 3: Saga’s team from Cartwright preparing the metal core racks on site.

Meanwhile, the Gladiator Drilling crew from Springdale, Newfoundland has been doing final checks and maintenance on the Duralite 800 drill and associated equipment. They are currently packing up and loading the trailers for mobilization.

Figure 4: Gladiator Drilling team finalizing drill maintenance prior to mobilization to the Radar Project

‘The Gladiator crew is busy at the shop today getting ready for the upcoming drill program for Saga Metals in Labrador,’ stated Josh Blundell, CEO of Gladiator Drilling. ‘We are incredibly privileged and excited about being part of the team with Saga Metals and drilling the Trapper zone at the Radar Project. We had great success drilling the Hawkeye zone earlier this year and look forward to doing what we do best once again, putting rocks in the box.’

Drill Program Objectives:

The Phase 1 Trapper Zone drill campaign will target:

  • Grade continuity across a 3 km strike length.
  • Oxide layering widths and continuity to depths of about 200 metres.
  • Integration of structural insights from trenching and drilling into collar orientation and drill design.
  • Initial drilling of 1,500-2,500 m in 6-10 holes, each about 250 m in depth will be completed before the December break.
  • Test both the North and South sections of the Trapper zone prior to the break in order to fully grasp grade, width and structure prior to initiating the detailed grid and drill sections in 2026 for the purposes of a mineral resource estimate.
  • Drilling will be complemented by metallurgical sampling through the winter, with core from both the Hawkeye and Trapper zones undergoing detailed metallurgical testing.

Figure 5: Trapper base map – Oriented to base line in which 100-meter drill sections have been laid out across the Trapper Zone, perpendicular to the magnetite-oxide layers (seen above as magnetic highs on TMI anomaly from the 2025 ground survey ).

Outlook on Phase 1 of Drilling at the Trapper Zone:

Phase 1 drilling at the Trapper Zone builds on significant milestones from 2025, including:

  • Hawkeye drilling success: maiden drill program in early 2025, featuring a 2,209-metre, seven-hole diamond drill campaign across the Hawkeye Zone. The program intersected broad zones of titanomagnetite-rich oxide layering, with cumulative intersections displaying consistent grades of titanium dioxide (TiO 2 ), vanadium pentoxide (V 2 O 5 ) and iron (Fe).
  • Metallurgical readiness: Ongoing petrographic and mineralogical studies by Dr. Al Miller confirm those primary magmatic textures favourable for downstream processing.
  • Exploration momentum: Expanded property vision with preliminary metallurgical insights and confirmation of large-scale oxide continuity across the Dykes River intrusive complex.

Together, these achievements support SAGA’s strategy of advancing Radar toward resource definition and positioning it as a potential cornerstone critical minerals project in North America.

Advancing the Radar Project

The Radar Property spans 24,175 hectares and hosts the entire Dykes River intrusive complex (~160 km²), a unique position among Western explorers. Geological mapping, geophysics, and trenching have already confirmed oxide layering across more than 20 km of strike length, with mineralization open for expansion.

Vanadiferous titanomagnetite (‘VTM’) mineralization at Radar is comparable to global Fe–Ti–V systems such as Panzhihua (China), Bushveld (South Africa), and Tellnes (Norway), positioning the Project as a potential strategic future supplier of titanium, vanadium, and iron to North American markets.

Figure 6: Radar Property map, depicting magnetic anomalies, oxide layering and the site of the 2025 drill program in the Hawkeye zone. The Property is well serviced by road access and is conveniently located near the town of Cartwright, Labrador. A compilation of historical aeromagnetic anomalies is overlaid by ground-based geophysics as shown. SAGA has demonstrated the reliability of the regional airborne magnetic surveys after ground-truthing and drilling in the 2024 and 2025 field programs.

‘With the final team members mobilizing and the Gladiator drill rigs ready for the Trapper Zone, we’re on the cusp of transforming Radar from discovery to resource. The 3+ km oxide trend we’ve sampled and trenched is now ready for systematic drilling, and Phase 1 will give us the grade, width, and structural clarity needed to design the full 15,000-metre grid for our maiden MRE in 2026. The camp is built, the core shack is furnished, and the community of Cartwright has been our biggest supporter since day one. This is execution season for SAGA, and we look forward to providing updates along the way,’ stated Michael Garagan, CGO & Director of SAGA .

Investor Relations Agreements

SAGA has re-engaged Think Ink Marketing Data & Email Services (‘ Think Ink ‘) to provide corporate awareness and digital marketing services commencing on November 1, 2025.

Think Ink will leverage its expertise in native and display advertising, video content distribution, social media coverage, and targeted email marketing to enhance the Company’s digital presence and expand market awareness in exchange for cash consideration in the amount of USD$100,000. The IR Agreement has an initial term of 31 days unless earlier terminated or renewed in accordance with its terms. The Company may renew the IR Agreement for successive 31-day periods upon providing notice to Think Ink.

Compensation to Think Ink does not include any securities of the Company, and Think Ink does not hold any interest, directly or indirectly, in the Company. Think Ink is at arm’s length to the Company and has no relationship with the Company outside of this engagement.

Think Ink Data & Email Services, Inc., is a California-based marketing firm established in 1991 that provides its customers with a complete range of marketing services that span both digital and direct mail venues. With its digital services ranging from data appending, email marketing and pay-per-click online banner and native ads, Think Ink helps its clients to reach a network of potential investors.

For further information about Think Ink Marketing, please contact: Claire Stevens, 310-760-2616, 3308 W. Warner Ave, Santa Ana CA 92704, Email claire@thinkinkmarketing.com .

Qualified Person

Paul J. McGuigan, P. Geo., is an Independent Qualified Person as defined under National Instrument 43-101 and has reviewed and approved the technical information disclosed in this news release.

About Saga Metals Corp.

Saga Metals Corp. is a North American mining company focused on the exploration and discovery of a diversified suite of critical minerals that support the global transition to green energy. The Radar Titanium Project comprises 24,175 hectares and entirely encloses the Dykes River intrusive complex, mapped at 160 km² on the surface near Cartwright, Labrador. Exploration to date, including a 2,200m drill program, has confirmed a large and mineralized layered mafic intrusion hosting vanadiferous titanomagnetite (VTM) with strong grades of titanium and vanadium.

The Double Mer Uranium Project, also in Labrador, covers 25,600 hectares featuring uranium radiometrics that highlight an 18km east-west trend, with a confirmed 14km section producing samples as high as 0.428% U 3 O 8 and uranium uranophane was identified in several areas of highest radiometric response (2024 Double Mer Technical Report).

Additionally, SAGA owns the Legacy Lithium Property in Quebec’s Eeyou Istchee James Bay region. This project, developed in partnership with Rio Tinto, has been expanded through the acquisition of the Amirault Lithium Project. Together, these properties cover 65,849 hectares and share significant geological continuity with other major players in the area, including Rio Tinto, Winsome Resources, Azimut Exploration, and Loyal Metals.

With a portfolio that spans key minerals crucial to the green energy transition, SAGA is strategically positioned to play an essential role in the clean energy future.

On Behalf of the Board of Directors
Mike Stier, Chief Executive Officer

For more information, contact:
Rob Guzman, Investor Relations
Saga Metals Corp.
Tel: +1 (844) 724-2638
Email: rob@sagametals.com
www.sagametals.com

Neither the TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Service Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.

Cautionary Disclaimer

This news release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of applicable securities laws that are not historical facts. Forward-looking statements are often identified by terms such as ‘will’, ‘may’, ‘should’, ‘anticipates’, ‘expects’, ‘believes’, and similar expressions or the negative of these words or other comparable terminology. All statements other than statements of historical fact, included in this release are forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties. In particular, this news release contains forward-looking information pertaining to the exploration of the Company’s Radar Project. There can be no assurance that such statements will prove to be accurate and actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such statements. Important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from the Company’s expectations include, but are not limited to, changes in the state of equity and debt markets, fluctuations in commodity prices, delays in obtaining required regulatory or governmental approvals, environmental risks, limitations on insurance coverage, inherent risks and uncertainties involved in the mineral exploration and development industry, particularly given the early-stage nature of the Company’s assets, and the risks detailed in the Company’s continuous disclosure filings with securities regulations from time to time, available under its SEDAR+ profile at www.sedarplus.ca. The reader is cautioned that assumptions used in the preparation of any forward-looking information may prove to be incorrect. Events or circumstances may cause actual results to differ materially from those predicted, as a result of numerous known and unknown risks, uncertainties, and other factors, many of which are beyond the control of the Company. The reader is cautioned not to place undue reliance on any forward-looking information. Such information, although considered reasonable by management at the time of preparation, may prove to be incorrect and actual results may differ materially from those anticipated. Forward-looking statements contained in this news release are expressly qualified by this cautionary statement. The forward-looking statements contained in this news release are made as of the date of this news release and the Company will update or revise publicly any of the included forward-looking statements only as expressly required by applicable law.

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Crypto Market Update: 21Shares Files for Hype ETF, Australia Moves to Regulate Stablecoins

Here’s a quick recap of the crypto landscape for Wednesday (October 29) as of 9:00 a.m. UTC.

Get the latest insights on Bitcoin, Ether and altcoins, along with a round-up of key cryptocurrency market news.

Bitcoin and Ether price update

Bitcoin (BTC) was priced at US$113,072, a 0.8 percent decrease in 24 hours. Its lowest valuation of the day was US$113,083, and its highest was US$116,041.

Bitcoin price performance, October 29, 2025.

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Bitcoin (BTC) and the broader cryptocurrency market are showing signs of renewed investor appetite after softer-than-expected US inflation data helped lift global risk sentiment.

In a post on X, blockchain analytics CryptoQuant said a “risk-on” tone has returned across major asset classes following the release of the September Consumer Price Index (CPI) report, which showed inflation rising 0.3 percent, slightly below consensus forecasts.

The modest increase from August reinforced expectations that the Federal Reserve could pursue a more accommodative stance at its next policy meeting.

The cooler inflation print appears to have reignited appetite for growth and speculative assets, marking a shift from the defensive tone that dominated markets earlier this quarter. Analysts noted that the CPI data has strengthened hopes of near-term rate cuts.

Meanwhile, Bitcoin researcher Axel Adler Jr. said on X that market data also point to improving sentiment across major exchanges. The exchange net-spread, which measures the difference between stablecoin inflows and BTC/ETH outflows, remains in positive territory.

This suggests that cash inflows are dominating, while Bitcoin and Ether are being withdrawn from exchanges, a sign that selling pressure is continuing to ease.

Ether (ETH) was priced at US$4,007.40, a 1.5 percent increase in 24 hours. Its lowest valuation of the day was US$3,946.84, and its highest was US$4,171.07

Altcoin price update

  • Solana (SOL) was priced at US$198.51, trading flat over the last 24 hours. Its lowest valuation of the day was US$191.75, and its highest was US$202.69.
  • XRP was trading for US$2.63, similarly trading flat over the last 24 hours. Its lowest valuation of the day was US$2.58, while its highest was US$2.68.

Fear and Greed Index snapshot

Chart via CoinMarketCap.

CMC’s Crypto Fear & Greed Index has begun to recover from last week’s slump, now sitting at 39, up from 29 a week ago, as market sentiment inches closer to neutral territory. The improvement marks a gradual shift in investor mood following a prolonged stretch of “fear” that lasted seven consecutive days—the longest since April.

The rise suggests that traders are slowly regaining confidence amid Bitcoin’s breakout above the US$115,000 level after nearly two weeks of range-bound trading between US$103,000 and US$115,000. While the index still reflects caution, its steady climb signals that market anxiety is easing and that investors are beginning to price in optimism ahead of the expected Federal Reserve rate cut.

Crypto derivatives and market indicators

Bitcoin derivatives metrics suggest traders remain cautious but less defensive than before.

Liquidations for Bitcoin futures totaled roughly US$2.43 million in the past four hours, with long positions still comprising the majority—a sign that some traders continue to take profits amid uncertain short-term momentum. Ether saw similar trends, with US$4.28 million in liquidations, also dominated by long positions.

Futures open interest for Bitcoin edged down 0.42 percent to US$73.87 billion, while Ether’s slipped -0.08 percent to US$48.22 billion, indicating a slight cooling in leveraged activity following the recent price uptick.

Meanwhile, Bitcoin’s relative strength index (RSI) of 50.60 indicates neutral momentum, suggesting that traders are holding back from aggressive positioning as markets digest recent macro data and await clearer direction.

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21Shares files for Hype ETF

Swiss asset manager 21Shares has filed with the US Securities and Exchange Commission to launch a passive ETF tracking the Hype token, marking its first product since agreeing to be acquired by FalconX.

The SEC has yet to act on several pending filings amid limited staffing during the US government shutdown. Hype, the native token of the Hyperliquid network, has surged more than 1,500 PERCENT over the past year, ranking as the 11th largest cryptocurrency.

21Shares said Coinbase and BitGo will serve as custodians for the fund’s holdings.

The firm currently manages over US$11 billion in crypto-linked products and expects the FalconX deal to accelerate ETF adoption through combined market infrastructure.

Western Union picks Solana for global stablecoin rollout

Western Union announced plans to issue a US dollar stablecoin on the Solana blockchain, marking one of the largest traditional finance moves into digital assets to date.

Dubbed USDPT, the stablecoin will be custodied by Anchorage Digital and begin rolling out in 2026 across Latin America, Africa, and Southeast Asia, regions where remittances and mobile money use are strongest.

Western Union said USDPT will integrate directly with its existing fiat payment network, letting users move funds between on-chain and cash outlets without intermediaries or FX fees.

The company plans to maintain its 4,500 global corridors while adding blockchain rails for faster settlement.

CEO Devin McGranahan described the move as “the next evolution” in its 175-year history of cross-border transfers. Global remittance flows currently total about US$860 billion annually.

Australia to classify stablecoins as financial products

Australia’s securities regulator has formally categorized stablecoins, tokenized assets, and wrapped tokens as financial products requiring licensing under existing law.

The Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) announced the update this week, granting firms until June 2026 to transition into compliance.

The decision extends full consumer protections to stablecoin users and allows the agency to act against misconduct in the sector.

Service providers will now need Australian Financial Services licenses, while custody standards are being updated to include digital holdings.

Securities Disclosure: I, Giann Liguid, hold no direct investment interest in any company mentioned in this article.

Securities Disclosure: I, Meagen Seatter, hold no direct investment interest in any company mentioned in this article.

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Almonty Acquires Montana Tungsten Project as US Seeks to Revive Domestic Supply

Almonty Industries (TSX:AII,ASX:AII,NASDAQ:ALM) is expanding its US footprint with the acquisition of a tungsten project in Montana, a move that could make it the first domestic producer of the critical metal in a decade.

The Toronto-based miner said it agreed to buy the site, which was previously operated by Union Carbide, through a combination of stock and cash payment, according to a Bloomberg report.

Subject to securing an extraction permit, the company also said it could restart mining there as soon as late next year using reconditioned equipment from its facilities in Spain.

Almonty Chief Executive Officer Lewis Black confirmed that the company has been in discussions with US defense agencies, including the Department of Defense and the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA), regarding potential long-term supply arrangements.

Rather than seeking government equity participation, Black said Almonty is proposing that the Pentagon make transparent, market-based tungsten purchases to strengthen domestic reserves.

The move comes as President Donald Trump has expanded exemptions from his global metals tariffs, removing tungsten, gold, graphite, and uranium from the list of materials subject to country-based levies.

China dominates the global tungsten market, producing roughly 67,000 tons annually, compared to zero from the United States. The metal is considered critical to both defense and emerging technologies, with applications ranging from armor-piercing ammunition to chips used in high-performance electronics.

The Montana acquisition complements Almonty’s growing global portfolio. The company operates the Panasqueira mine in Portugal and is nearing production at the Sangdong mine in South Korea, which is one of the world’s largest tungsten deposits outside China.

Almonty’s Nasdaq debut inJuly, backed by a US$90 million public offering (IPO), also strategically positioned the company as a key Western supplier ahead of a 2027 US policy that will ban tungsten sourced from China, Russia, or North Korea from entering Pentagon supply chains.

The firm holds a 15-year offtake agreement with a US defense contractor covering more than 90 percent of its initial production phase.

Once operational, the Montana project could produce tungsten concentrate for domestic refiners before being processed into tungsten carbide and other alloys.

The company’s shares have surged more than 600 percent over the past year, primarily driven by investor enthusiasm as trade tensions threaten the metal’s supply security.

Securities Disclosure: I, Giann Liguid, hold no direct investment interest in any company mentioned in this article.

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Barbie, Monopoly toymakers see bright holiday season despite tariff pressure

President Donald Trump’s tariffs are hitting toy giants Mattel and Hasbro as the critical holiday season nears. Still, both companies see a successful year end ahead.

“This quarter, our U.S. business was again challenged by industry-wide shifts in retailer ordering patterns,” CEO Ynon Kreiz said on Mattel’s recent earnings call. “That said, consumer demand for our products grew in every region, including in the U.S.”

During the most recent quarter, which ended Sept. 30, Mattel said sales slipped 6% globally, led by a 12% decline in North America. International sales rose 3%.

Some of the company’s top performing categories included Hot Wheels and action figures, primarily from the “Jurassic World,” Minecraft and WWE franchises.

Other Mattel brands saw a drop in sales, however, including Barbie and Fisher-Price.

With retail stores waiting until the last minute to assess the level of tariffs that would apply to their holiday orders, Kreiz said “since the beginning of the fourth quarter, orders from retailers in the U.S. have accelerated significantly.”

Retailers “expect strong demand for the holiday and they are restocking,” he added.

Meanwhile, rival toy giant Hasbro’s revenue jumped 8% in the quarter and it raised its financial guidance for the rest of the year.

Key drivers of that included “Peppa Pig” and Marvel franchise toys, as well as the Wizards of the Coast games.

Hasbro “managed tariff volatility with agility” and used price hikes to protect its margins, said Gina Goetter, the company’s chief financial officer and chief operating officer.

The company remains “firmly on track” to achieve its financial targets.

“As we calculate the various scenarios of where that absolute rates will play out, we’re really putting all of our levers to work,” she said on the company’s recent earnings call.

“From how we think about pricing, how we’re thinking about our product mix, how we’re thinking about our supply chain, and how we’re managing all of our operating expenses to mitigate and offset the impact” of tariffs, she said.

For its part, Hasbro also saw “softness” in the U.S. during the quarter due to retail chains waiting longer to place holiday orders, but said momentum is accelerating as the season gets underway.

In July, Mattel’s chief financial officer, Paul Ruh, said that the company was raising prices because of tariffs.

“We have implemented a variety of actions that will help us withstand some of those headwinds and those include … supply chain efficiencies and some pricing adjustments, particularly in the U.S.,” Ruh said on the company’s earnings conference call.

“So with that array of actions, we’re able to withstand some of the uncertainty that is mostly coming in the top line,” Ruh said. “Our goal is to keep prices as low as possible for our consumers.”

Still, Kreiz said that “consumers are buying our products and the toy industry is growing.”

He also said that consumers are taking price hikes in stride and those increases haven’t hurt demand: “We are not seeing any slowdown in consumer demand so far.”

Hasbro CEO Chris Cocks said the company has also raised some prices, but it was “pretty surgical” in what it chose to adjust.

“In terms of ongoing pricing, I think we just kind of have to see how the holiday goes and the consumer holds up,” he told analysts on the company’s earnings call.

Cocks also cautioned that there may be a two-tier economy forming, something other executives and economists have observed in recent months.

“Right now, I think it’s really kind of a tale of two consumers. The top 20%, particularly in the U.S., continue to spend pretty robustly,” he said. “The balance of households are watching their wallets a bit more.”

On Friday, the Labor Department released the latest consumer price index data, which showed that inflation is rising at a 3% annual pace, up from August’s 2.9%.

In May, Kreiz told CNBC that approximately half of the company’s toys were sourced from China.

Beijing has faced some of the steepest tariffs from Washington of any U.S. trade partner, as Trump has rolled out his disruptive trade agenda this year.

Mattel’s Ruh said the company continued to adjust its supply chains in response to shifting global tariff policies.

“We will be continuing to work with our retailers to make sure that the product is on the shelf,” he said.

At the same time, Hasbro’s Goetter said the company is diversifying its supply chains away from high-tariff countries.

“By 2026, we expect approximately 30% of our total Hasbro toy and game revenue will be sourced from China and 30% of our revenue will be based in the U.S., as we opportunistically lean into our U.S. manufacturing capacity,” she said.

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Obama was ‘not happy’ with quick Pelosi endorsement of Harris, book says

President Barack Obama was angry with former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi for her quick endorsement of former Vice President Kamala Harris after President Joe Biden withdrew from the 2024 election, according to a new book.

An excerpt from ABC News’ Jonathan Karl’s upcoming book, ‘Retribution,’ asserts that Pelosi and Obama had come to an understanding that Harris ‘should not simply be handed the nomination unchallenged.’ Nevertheless, Pelosi handed her an endorsement within 24 hours of Biden’s withdrawal.

‘The Obamas were not happy,’ a source close to Pelosi told Karl, according to an excerpt obtained by the Daily Mail.

‘This person summed up Obama’s message to Pelosi as, essentially, ‘What the f–k did you just do?’’ Karl wrote.

The book asserts that Obama had deep concerns about Harris’ ability to beat President Donald Trump and wanted Democrats to hold an open convention.

‘Obama and Pelosi — arguably the two most influential figures in the Democratic Party — had privately agreed to abstain from making any endorsements,’ Karl wrote.

‘The former president wanted to know what had happened. Why had Pelosi issued a statement endorsing Harris so soon? Hadn’t he and Pelosi agreed days earlier that party leaders anointing the vice president as Biden’s replacement would be a mistake?’ Karl added.

Obama gave Pelosi an angry phone call, during which Pelosi argued ‘that train has left the station,’ when Biden endorsed Harris during his withdrawal message.

The source close to Pelosi claimed Obama sounded ‘genuinely irritated’ on the call.

Obama himself ultimately waited five days after Biden’s withdrawal before offering his endorsement to Harris in a joint phone call with his wife, Michelle.

‘We called to say Michelle and I couldn’t be prouder to endorse you and do everything we can to get you through this election and into the Oval Office,’ Obama said.

Michelle chimed in, ‘I am proud of you. This is going to be historic.’

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Comer unleashes on Biden, demands DOJ probe of autopen use in scathing new report

House Oversight Committee Chair James Comer, R-Ky., is demanding the Department of Justice (DOJ) conduct a ‘comprehensive’ investigation into former President Joe Biden’s autopen use.

The committee’s GOP majority released a 100-page report on Tuesday morning detailing findings from its months-long probe into Biden’s White House, specifically whether his inner circle covered up signs of mental decline in the ex-president, and if that alleged cover-up extended to executive actions signed via autopen without Biden’s full awareness.

‘Faced with the cognitive decline of President Joe Biden, White House aides — at the direction of the inner circle — hid the truth about the former president’s condition and fitness for office,’ the report said.

The report also detailed a ‘haphazard documentation process’ for pardons made by Biden, which the committee argued left room for doubt over whether the former president made those decisions himself.

‘In the absence of sufficient contemporaneous documentation indicating that cognitively deteriorating President Biden himself made a given executive decision, such decisions do not carry the force of law and should be considered void,’ the GOP report said.

‘The Department of Justice should immediately conduct a review of all executive actions taken by President Biden between January 20, 2021, and January 19, 2025. Given the patterns and findings detailed herein, this review should focus particularly on all acts of clemency. However, it should also include all other types of executive actions.’

In addition to concerns about who signed off on Biden’s executive actions, Comer spent part of the report raising concerns about Hunter Biden’s role in the pardon process.

Fox News Digital previously reported that ex-Biden Chief of Staff Jeff Zients told investigators that Hunter Biden was in the room for some pardon discussions — specifically the controversial preemptive pardons the ex-president gave to his relatives.

‘It was towards the end,’ said a portion of Zients’ transcript included in the report. ‘What comes to mind is the family discussions. But I don’t know — that doesn’t mean that was it. It was the pardons towards the end, very end of the administration. And I think it was a few meetings, not many meetings.’

Comer’s report said, ‘Zients testified that President Biden included his son, Hunter Biden, in the decision-making process for and meetings about pardons.’

‘This apparently included the meeting to discuss the pardons of five Biden family members, Dr. Anthony Fauci, General Mark Milley, and the members of Congress who served on the Select Subcommittee to Investigate the January 6th attack on the United States Capitol, and their staff,’ the report said.

The Oversight Committee called a total of 14 witnesses across three months, mainly consisting of top Biden administration aides — including some who had known him for decades.

Despite nearly 47 hours of interviews and sworn depositions, however, Comer suggested he believed aides covered for Biden even in the committee room.

‘Throughout the Committee’s investigation, senior Biden White House aides presented a perspective of President Biden’s cognitive health completely disconnected from that of the American public,’ the report said.

‘Not one of the Committee’s 14 witnesses was willing to admit that they ever had a concern about President Biden being in cognitive decline. In fact, numerous witnesses could not recall having a single conversation about President Biden’s cognitive health with anyone inside or outside of the White House.’

Comer spent a significant amount of time in the report criticizing former White House physician Dr. Kevin O’Connor. O’Connor’s sworn deposition was among the shortest sit-downs of the investigation, with the doctor having invoked the Fifth Amendment for all questions save for his name.

In a letter obtained by Fox News Digital alongside the report, Comer called for the D.C. Health Board of Medicine to investigate O’Connor — and potentially bar him from practicing medicine.

The GOP report called O’Connor’s alleged decision to not conduct a cognitive exam with Biden during his four-year term ‘reckless’ and accused him of making ‘grossly misleading medical assessments.’

‘His refusal to answer questions about the execution of his duties as physician to the president — combined with testimony indicating that Dr. O’Connor may have succumbed to political pressure from the inner circle, influencing his medical decisions and aiding in the cover-up — legitimizes the public’s concerns that Dr. O’Connor was not forthright in carrying out his ultimate duties to the country,’ the report said.

‘The Committee recommends that the District of Columbia Board of Medicine review the actions taken by Dr. O’Connor while serving as the White House physician to President Biden for any potential wrongdoing in the medical care of the former president –– including whether Dr. O’Connor produced false or misleading medical reports to the American people.’

O’Connor’s lawyers previously told Fox News Digital that he invoked the Fifth Amendment over concerns that the scope of the committee’s probe could run afoul of doctor-patient confidentiality standards.

Biden’s allies have repeatedly denounced Comer’s probe as political and having no basis in reality. 

Multiple people who spoke with the committee have argued that concerns about Biden’s mental acuity were made worse by the media and Republican pundits, particularly after his disastrous June 2024 debate against current President Donald Trump.

In an interview with The New York Times in July, Biden affirmed he ‘made every decision’ on his own.

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Trump files ‘powerhouse’ appeal in ‘politically charged’ Manhattan district attorney case

President Donald Trump’s legal team filed a ‘powerhouse’ appeal in Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg’s case against him, demanding the verdict be thrown out and that the ‘most politically charged prosecution in our Nation’s history,’ as they called it, be dismissed altogether.

Fox News Digital obtained the 111-page appeal filed in New York Supreme Court’s Appellate Division late Monday night.

Sullivan & Cromwell’s Robert J. Giuffra Jr. is representing the president in the matter.

Trump pleaded not guilty to all 34 counts of falsifying business records in the first degree but was found guilty in May after a six-week unprecedented criminal trial in New York in 2025.  

New York v. Trump is on a halt until 2029.

‘President Trump’s legal team filed a powerhouse appeal in the Manhattan DA’s Witch Hunt, as the President continues his fight to put an end to the Radical Democrat Lawfare once and for all,’ a spokesman for the president’s legal team told Fox News Digital.

‘The Supreme Court’s historic decision on Immunity, the Federal and New York State Constitutions, and other established legal precedent mandate that this meritless hoax be immediately overturned and dismissed,’ the Trump spokesman continued.

‘President Trump will keep defeating Democrat weaponization at every turn as he focused on his singular mission to Make America Great Again.’

The 111-page filing details Giuffra’s argument for complete dismissal and reversal. 

‘This is the most politically charged prosecution in our Nation’s history,’ the filing states. ‘After years of fruitless investigation into decade-old, baseless allegations — and under immense political pressure to criminally charge President Donald J. Trump for something—New York’s district attorney (DANY) manufactured felony charges against a once-former and now-sitting President of the United States. The DA, a Democrat, brought those charges in the middle of a contentious Presidential election in which President Trump was the leading Republican candidate.’

Trump’s legal team called the charges against Trump ‘as unprecedented as their political context.’

‘Targeting alleged conduct that has never been found to violate any New York law, the DA concocted a purported felony by stacking time-barred misdemeanors under a convoluted legal theory, which the DA then improperly obscured until the charge conference,’ the filing states. ‘This case should never have seen the inside of a courtroom, let alone resulted in a conviction.’

Trump’s lawyers are asking the court to ‘now reverse.’

‘Federal law expressly preempts DANY’s misdemeanor-turned-felony charges because those charges rest on an alleged violation of federal campaign regulations that States cannot (and have never) enforced,’ the filing states. ‘The trial was fatally marred by the introduction of 2 official Presidential acts that the Supreme Court has made clear cannot be used as evidence against a President.’

Trump’s lawyers went on to argue that ‘the jury was instructed incorrectly, allowing a conviction without the unanimity required by both New York law and basic due process.’

‘Beyond these fatal flaws, the evidence was clearly insufficient to convict,’ the filing states. ‘In addition to all this overwhelming error, the trial was conducted by a judge who refused to recuse himself despite having made political contributions to President Trump’s electoral opponents and despite having disqualifying family conflicts. For each of these independent reasons, President Trump’s conviction must be set aside.’ 

Trump’s attorneys also noted that the review of the by federal prosecutors in 2021 led to ‘no actions against President Trump even after he left office in 2021,’ which ‘should have barred any prosecution’ in the Manhattan district attorney’s efforts.

Trump attorneys also argued that the trial court violated the presidential evidentiary immunity confirmed by the U.S. Supreme Court, which bars the ‘use of evidence about’ a president’s official acts while in office.

‘The jury improperly heard extensive testimony about at least four different kinds of official acts by President Trump,’ the filing states, including discussions between the president and the White House communications director in the Oval Office over the White House’s response to allegations of presidential wrongdoing; official presidential statements on social media; alleged discussions between the president and the attorney general about the enforcement of federal campaign regulations; and the president’s practices in discharging his presidential duties, including from the Situation Room.

‘The U.S. Supreme Court mandated that violations of Presidential evidentiary immunity require automatic reversal of a conviction without any harmless-error analysis,’ the filing states. ‘Even if such analysis were applied, the introduction of the prohibited testimony—which DANY repeatedly relied on and called ‘devastating’ in its summation, A7815—was far from harmless beyond a reasonable doubt.’

Trump attorneys also argued that the trial court ‘erred in instructing the jury that it could convict President Trump of having conspired to ‘promote or prevent the election of any person to a public office by unlawful means,’ Election Law § 17-152, without unanimously agreeing on what those ‘unlawful means’ actually were.’

‘Instead, the court permitted the jury to convict if some jurors believed only that President Trump had conspired to violate FECA, while others believed only that he had conspired to help others commit tax fraud, and still others believed only that he had conspired to help others make false statements to a 5 bank. Due process and Section 17-152 do not permit a conviction based on such a haphazard ‘combination of jury findings,’’ the filing states.

Trump lawyers also said the district attorney ‘had no proof that President Trump ever had the ‘intent to defraud’ expressly required by the business-records statute.’

‘There was zero evidence that President Trump intended to deprive anyone of money or property, and in fact no such deprivation occurred,’ the filing states. ‘Having no other choice, DANY advanced the flawed theory, erroneously blessed by the trial court, that ‘intent to defraud’ can include either (i) intent to interfere with unspecified government regulators, or (ii) intent to deceive ‘the voting public.’ Making matters worse, DANY did not prove that President Trump acted with either of those intentions in mind.’ 

The lawyers also argued that Judge Juan Merchan refused to recuse himself from the case, and questioned his impartiality due to his past political contributions — donating to both then-President Joe Biden and to a group called ‘Stop Republicans PAC.’

The lawyers also called into question, again, Merchan’s daughter’s work as the president and part-owner of an advertising company that was paid millions by the Kamala Harris campaign and other Democrats — ‘including for running advertisements specifically invoking DANY’s prosecution of President Trump in her father’s courtroom.’

Loren Merchan sits as the president for Authentic Campaigns — a company that has done political work for top Democrat clients like Biden and former Vice President Kamala Harris. 

‘In the face of all these undisputed and damaging facts, Justice Merchan’s refusal to recuse created, at the very least, ‘the appearance of bias,’ which ‘erode(s) public confidence in the judicial system’ and is yet another clear ground for reversal,’ Trump lawyers argued.

Trump’s attorneys concluded by saying that ‘despite years of rifling through President Trump’s business, DANY could not find a felony charge.’

‘So it concocted an elaborate theory that has never before been pursued in this State and is plainly preempted by federal law,’ the filing states. ‘Like every criminal defendant in a New York courtroom, President Trump was entitled to a fair trial before a properly instructed jury and a neutral judge.’

‘Instead, he was convicted after a trial that featured repeated and clear violations of his constitutional rights, federal law, and New York law, presided over by a judge who was required to recuse,’ they argued. ‘For all these reasons, this Court should reverse the judgment of conviction and dismiss the indictment.’

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