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Trump escalates remarks on Iran amid growing regional tensions

SMGN Publishing June 18, 2025

Former President Donald Trump has intensified his comments on Iran, posting a message on social media directed at Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. In his statement, Trump claimed the U.S. has “complete and total control of the skies over Iran” and indicated knowledge of the leader’s location, although he

Trump Leaves G7 Summit Early to Address Iran Tensions

SMGN Publishing June 17, 2025

The President of the United States returned from the G7 summit in Canada a day early to focus on escalating tensions in the Middle East, particularly those surrounding Iran’s nuclear ambitions and recent clashes with Israel. He stated that his goal is to reach what he described as “a real

U.S. Government Dismisses Nuclear Regulatory Commissioner Without Official Reason

SMGN Publishing June 16, 2025

The federal government has dismissed Christopher T. Hanson, one of the five members of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC), the independent agency responsible for overseeing nuclear reactors in the United States. The removal was communicated last Friday via an internal White House email, stating that Hanson’s role was “terminated effective

Washington Hosts First Full-Scale Military Parade in Over 30 Years to Mark Army’s 250th Anniversary

SMGN Publishing June 13, 2025

This Saturday, Washington, D.C., will host its first large-scale military parade in more than three decades to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the United States Army. The event is expected to draw hundreds of thousands of attendees to the National Mall. Coincidentally, the parade also falls on former President Donald

House Narrowly Passes Bill to Withdraw Federal Funding from Public Media

SMGN Publishing June 12, 2025

The U.S. House of Representatives has narrowly approved a bill to rescind two years of previously authorized federal funding for public media. The legislation passed with a 214–212 vote and is part of a broader $9.4 billion spending rollback requested by the Office of Management and Budget. The cuts include

Justice Dept. Seeks Full Election Records from Colorado

SMGN Publishing June 11, 2025

The U.S. Department of Justice has requested that the state of Colorado provide all records related to the 2024 federal elections and preserve any remaining documentation from the 2020 election. The broad nature of the request has raised concerns among election officials and experts about its purpose and potential implications.

Vance Backs Trump While Acknowledging Musk’s Budget Concerns

SMGN Publishing June 10, 2025

In a recent podcast interview and social media comments, U.S. Vice President J.D. Vance affirmed his loyalty to President Donald Trump while expressing understanding of Elon Musk’s public criticism of a newly proposed federal budget. Vance referred to Musk as an “incredible entrepreneur” and acknowledged that the business magnate’s concerns

United States Enforces New Travel Restrictions on Nationals from 19 Countries

SMGN Publishing June 9, 2025

A new immigration policy came into effect in the United States just after midnight on Monday, introducing full entry bans for nationals from 12 countries and partial restrictions for those from seven others. According to federal authorities, the measure aims to enhance national security and builds upon previous restrictions with

Voice of America Cuts Staff to 81 from 1,300

SMGN Publishing June 6, 2025

Senior adviser to President Donald Trump, Kari Lake, has announced a significant reduction in staffing at Voice of America (VOA) and its affiliated networks, cutting the workforce from approximately 1,300 employees to just 81. The move aligns with a March executive order directing the agency to be downsized to its

United States Enacts New Travel Restrictions on Nationals from 19 Countries

SMGN Publishing June 5, 2025

Starting Monday, June 9, the U.S. government will enforce a new immigration policy that fully bans entry for citizens from 12 countries and imposes partial restrictions for travelers from seven additional nations. According to the White House, the measure is intended to address national security concerns and is based on

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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