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U.S. Commits to Strengthen Rare Earth Independence with Major Stake in California Mine

SMGN Publishing July 10, 2025

The U.S. government is taking a significant step to reshape the global supply chain of critical minerals by becoming the largest shareholder in the only active rare earths mine in the country. This move underscores a renewed strategy aimed at reducing American reliance on foreign sources, particularly China, for elements

Tracking Trump’s Latest Tariff Moves: What’s Enforced, What’s Postponed, and What Comes Next

SMGN Publishing July 9, 2025

As new tariff deadlines approach, ambiguity surrounds the future of U.S. trade policy. President Donald Trump’s ongoing tariff strategy remains fluid, with some measures already enacted, others postponed, and additional rounds under consideration. While some countries still face steep import taxes, others are negotiating exemptions or adjusting trade terms to

Wall Street Responds Coolly to Trump’s Latest Trade War Signals

SMGN Publishing July 8, 2025

Global markets stay steady as Trump sets flexible August deadline Despite renewed threats of tariff hikes from former President Donald Trump, financial markets have remained remarkably calm. On Monday, Trump reaffirmed his intention to escalate the trade war, but extended the deadline for implementation to August 1 and signaled a

Global Shifts: What the Dollar’s Decline Could Signal About U.S. Economic Might

SMGN Publishing July 7, 2025

The Symbolic Fall of the Greenback There are few images more closely tied to American economic supremacy than the U.S. dollar. But today, that image is being tested. The dollar has fallen by more than 10% this year, marking its worst start to a year since 1973, when the U.S.

Trump Prepares to Send Formal Tariff Letters Ahead of August Implementation

SMGN Publishing July 4, 2025

Countries to receive official notice of increased U.S. tariffs as July 9 deadline for trade negotiations nears The U.S. government will soon begin notifying a number of countries of impending increases in import tariffs, according to President Donald Trump, who announced Thursday that formal letters outlining the new trade measures

U.S. Job Market Beats Forecasts With Strong Public Sector Hiring

SMGN Publishing July 3, 2025

In an unexpected turn, the U.S. labor market added 147,000 jobs in June, outpacing the predicted 110,000 and signaling ongoing economic resilience despite underlying concerns. The unemployment rate also declined slightly, falling to 4.1% from May’s 4.2%, according to the U.S. Department of Labor. Government and Healthcare Drive Job Growth

Tesla Delivery Numbers Dip Again in Q2 Amid Mounting Competition and Regulatory Friction

SMGN Publishing July 2, 2025

Q2 Deliveries Drop 14% Amid Rising Competition Tesla reported delivering just over 384,000 vehicles between April and June, marking a 14% year-on-year decline and the second consecutive quarterly drop. The downturn highlights Tesla’s increasing struggle to maintain growth momentum as competitors improve their electric vehicle offerings. Competitive Pressure from EV

Global Energy Security at Risk: Could Renewables Shield Us from Geopolitical Shocks?

SMGN Publishing July 1, 2025

Fossil Fuel Vulnerabilities Exposed by Middle East Tensions Recent escalations between Israel and Iran have reignited concerns about the stability of global energy supplies. In retaliation for attacks on its nuclear infrastructure, Iran threatened to close the Strait of Hormuz—a crucial chokepoint through which an estimated 20% of global LNG

China’s Rise as Global EV Powerhouse: How It Made Electric Cars the Norm

SMGN Publishing June 27, 2025

“I Drive an EV Because I’m Poor” At a charging station outside Guangzhou, driver Lu Yunfeng explains, “Petrol cars are too expensive—all we can afford is electric.” Nearby, Sun Jingguo adds that EVs also protect the environment, leaning on his Beijing U7 model. In China, EV ownership is no longer

How Red Tape Could Quietly Reshape Medicaid Under New Legislation

SMGN Publishing June 26, 2025

As Republican lawmakers push forward with their ambitious “One Big Beautiful Bill,” they face a familiar fiscal challenge: how to afford sweeping tax cuts without ballooning the national deficit. Among the targets for spending cuts is Medicaid, the public health insurance program that serves over 75 million low-income Americans, including

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Felipe Cardona March 25, 2026

Mounting pressure in private credit markets Investor anxiety around private lending has intensified as funds that specialize in direct corporate loans face growing redemption requests. Some of the largest firms in the sector, including those managing billions of dollars in assets, have introduced limits on withdrawals to prevent sudden liquidity

LaGuardia Crash Raises Staffing Concerns

Sarah Olivella March 25, 2026

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FISA 702 Debate Targets Data Privacy Loophole

Sarah Olivella March 25, 2026

FISA Section 702 Reauthorization Sparks Debate Over Data Broker Loophole as Lawmakers Weigh Limits on Warrantless Surveillance A growing political and legal debate in Washington is intensifying ahead of the upcoming reauthorization of Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA), a key surveillance authority set to expire in