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Ex-DOJ Lawyer Alleges Plan to Defy Immigration Court Orders

SMGN Publishing June 24, 2025

The whistleblower complaint claims that senior officials prioritized deportations over legal compliance during the Trump administration. A former Justice Department attorney has filed a formal whistleblower complaint accusing the agency’s leadership of planning to deliberately ignore court orders in order to expedite deportations under former President Donald Trump’s administration. Erez

Trump Nears Agreement with Harvard Following Court Ruling on International Students

SMGN Publishing June 20, 2025

Former U.S. President Donald Trump announced on social media that negotiations with Harvard University are progressing and a formal agreement could be revealed in the coming days. Trump described the talks as constructive and stated that both parties are working toward a resolution that he believes would be “historic” and

U.S. to Require Social Media Review for Foreign Student Visa Applicants

SMGN Publishing June 19, 2025

The State Department will resume student and scholar visa processing, adding public access to social media accounts as a new vetting requirement. The U.S. Department of State announced it will begin processing visa applications for international students and visiting scholars once again, with a new requirement: applicants must make their

Karen Read Found Not Guilty in Officer’s Death; Convicted Only for DUI

SMGN Publishing June 18, 2025

Massachusetts jury acquits Read of all major charges in the 2022 death of John O’Keefe. After three years and two highly publicized trials, Karen Read has been acquitted of the most serious charges in connection with the 2022 death of Boston police officer John O’Keefe. The 45-year-old was facing charges

Joey Chestnut to Rejoin July 4 Hot Dog Contest After Dispute

SMGN Publishing June 17, 2025

Joey Chestnut is returning to the iconic Coney Island hot dog eating contest this summer, following a one-year absence due to a sponsorship disagreement. The 16-time champion confirmed the news on social media, expressing his excitement about competing again on Independence Day. “This event means the world to me. It’s

U.S. Weighs Expanding Travel Bans Over Security Fears

SMGN Publishing June 16, 2025

The U.S. government is weighing the possibility of expanding its travel restrictions to include up to 36 additional countries, potentially tripling the number of nations currently facing full or partial entry bans. A memo from the State Department, addressed to diplomatic missions in regions such as Africa, Central Asia, the

Immigration Raids on Farms May Disrupt Food Supply, Union Warns

SMGN Publishing June 13, 2025

Recent immigration enforcement actions across U.S. farms are raising concerns about their impact on the agricultural workforce and the national food supply, according to the president of the United Farm Workers (UFW) union. In recent weeks, federal operations have reportedly taken place in farming regions, including raids in California and

Supreme Court Ruling Eases Disability Lawsuits Against Schools

SMGN Publishing June 12, 2025

The United States Supreme Court unanimously ruled that students with disabilities will face fewer legal obstacles when suing schools to enforce their educational rights. This decision lowers the legal threshold for pursuing claims under certain federal disability laws. Case centers on student with rare epilepsyThe decision stems from the case

Federal Budget Proposal May Impact Educational Support for Homeless Students

SMGN Publishing June 11, 2025

The 2026 federal budget proposal includes significant changes to how educational funds are distributed, particularly affecting programs aimed at supporting homeless students. If approved, the changes could impact how school districts provide essential services to students experiencing housing instability. The current funding structure is supported by the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance

U.S. Colleges Hit with New Federal Actions Under Trump

SMGN Publishing June 10, 2025

The administration of former President Donald Trump initiated a series of regulatory and financial measures targeting U.S. higher education institutions, particularly elite universities like Harvard and Columbia. These actions involve cuts to federal research funding, new restrictions on international students, challenges to accreditation status, and proposed changes to tax policies

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Felipe Cardona December 24, 2025

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Timothée Chalamet Leads a Frenetic Table Tennis Drama This Christmas

Sarah Olivella December 24, 2025

Timothée Chalamet returns to theaters during the Christmas season with a performance that pushes both physical endurance and emotional volatility, anchoring a fast-moving narrative centered on obsession, ambition, and spectacle. Set against the unlikely competitive world of professional table tennis, the film transforms an underrecognized sport into a dramatic battleground

U.S. Bars European Activists Over Alleged Online Censorship Pressure

Sarah Olivella December 24, 2025

The United States government has imposed entry restrictions on five European individuals accused of coordinating efforts to pressure American technology companies into censoring or suppressing U.S.-based political viewpoints. The decision reflects a broader shift in U.S. foreign policy toward confronting what officials describe as extraterritorial attempts to influence protected speech