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Tariff Bond Shortfall Hits Record $3.5 Billion

Felipe Cardona February 12, 2026

A record number of U.S. importers are struggling to meet federal financial guarantee requirements tied to tariff payments, leading to an unprecedented $3.5 billion shortfall in customs bond coverage. The surge reflects the mounting impact of tariff policies that have sharply increased duty obligations for companies shipping goods into the United States. Data released by U.S. Customs and Border Protection show that bond “insufficiencies” reached 27,479 cases in fiscal 2025,

Senate Grills Top Immigration Officials as DHS Shutdown Deadline Nears

SMGN Publishing February 12, 2026

Top leaders from the federal agencies responsible for immigration enforcement are appearing before the U.S. Senate Committee on Homeland Security as lawmakers race against time

Are the 2026 Winter Olympics in Italy Truly Sustainable?

Sarah Olivella February 12, 2026

The 2026 Winter Olympics in Italy were envisioned as a global benchmark for sustainability, environmental responsibility, and climate-conscious development. Awarded to Milan and Cortina d’Ampezzo,

UK Economy Grows Just 0.1% in Q4

Felipe Cardona February 12, 2026

The United Kingdom recorded modest economic expansion in the final quarter of the year, with output rising by just 0.1%, according to preliminary estimates released

How Bad Bunny Made Puerto Rican Independence a Global Conversation

Sarah Olivella February 12, 2026

Bad Bunny has redefined what it means to be a global pop star in the 21st century. Beyond chart-topping hits and record-breaking tours, the Puerto

How the FBI Recovered Inaccessible Doorbell Footage in the Nancy Guthrie Disappearance Case

SMGN Publishing February 12, 2026

The disappearance of Nancy Guthrie has taken a critical turn after federal authorities revealed they successfully recovered doorbell camera footage that local law enforcement previously

Should Everyday Athletes Train Like Olympians?

SMGN Publishing February 12, 2026

Imagining the intensity of Olympic competition can be motivating: flawless technique, explosive strength, and total commitment. But for most people, daily exercise looks very different—and

U.S. Job Growth Beats Expectations in January

Felipe Cardona February 11, 2026

U.S. hiring showed unexpected momentum at the start of the year, even as newly revised data painted a far softer picture of labor market conditions

Pam Bondi Faces House Scrutiny Over DOJ Leadership and Political Controversies

Sarah Olivella February 11, 2026

Attorney General Pam Bondi appeared before the House Judiciary Committee amid growing political and legal tensions surrounding her leadership of the Department of Justice. One

Federal Judge Admits Abusive Workplace in Landmark Court Order

SMGN Publishing February 11, 2026

A newly released court order has brought renewed attention to workplace culture within the U.S. federal judiciary, after a federal judge acknowledged that conditions inside

Hong Kong Convicts Father of Exiled Activist Under Security Law

Felipe Cardona February 11, 2026

Hong Kong authorities have secured a conviction against the father of a U.S.-based pro-democracy activist in the first case of its kind brought under the

Trump Administration Moves to Repeal Core Climate Regulation, Reshaping U.S. Environmental Policy

Sarah Olivella February 11, 2026

The Trump administration is preparing to implement one of the most far-reaching regulatory reversals in modern U.S. environmental policy, announcing plans to rescind the Environmental