Politics

Trump and Putin Discuss Conflict Developments and Nuclear Talks

SMGN Publishing June 4, 2025

Former President Donald Trump stated on Wednesday that he had a 75-minute phone call with Russian President Vladimir Putin. The discussion covered recent drone attacks attributed to Ukraine on Russian air bases, as well as ongoing efforts related to nuclear negotiations with Iran. Trump described the call as “a good

White House Releases Updated Official Portrait of President Trump

SMGN Publishing June 3, 2025

The White House released a new official portrait of President Donald Trump this week, replacing the image shared in January. In the new photograph, posted Monday on the social platform X, Trump looks directly into the camera with a serious expression. He wears a blue suit, one of his signature

U.S. announces new tariffs on EU goods and signals possible smartphone measures

SMGN Publishing May 23, 2025

The President of the United States announced that starting June 1, a 50% tariff will be applied to imports from the European Union, citing dissatisfaction with the progress of trade negotiations. Speaking to reporters, the President stated that the move reflects a more assertive strategy toward international trade relations. The

House Approves Comprehensive Bill with Major Fiscal and Social Provisions

SMGN Publishing May 22, 2025

The U.S. House of Representatives has passed a wide-ranging legislative package that includes significant changes to tax policy, federal benefit programs, and government spending. The final vote was 215 in favor and 214 against. The legislation aims to balance various priorities within the majority party, from reducing the national deficit

U.S. Accepts Donated Boeing 747-8 Jet for Potential Presidential Use

SMGN Publishing May 21, 2025

The United States has officially accepted a luxury Boeing 747-8 aircraft as a donation from the Qatari government. The U.S. Air Force has been assigned to assess and potentially modify the aircraft for use as presidential transport. According to an official familiar with the matter, preparations are underway to award

Trump urges Republican lawmakers to support comprehensive tax package

SMGN Publishing May 20, 2025

Former President Donald Trump met with Republican lawmakers on Tuesday at the Capitol to promote a sweeping legislative package that includes tax cuts, spending reductions, deregulation, and increased funding for border security — core components of the GOP’s policy goals. Despite ongoing disagreements among party members, Trump emphasized party unity

U.S. Supreme Court allows temporary suspension of temporary protected status for Venezuelans

SMGN Publishing May 19, 2025

The United States Supreme Court has temporarily allowed the Trump administration to remove legal protections for approximately 350,000 Venezuelans living in the country under the Temporary Protected Status (TPS) program. This decision enables the administration to proceed with ending TPS for this group while the case is under appeal. Initially,

U.S. Supreme Court justices show divided opinions in birthright citizenship case

SMGN Publishing May 16, 2025

The United States Supreme Court appeared divided on Thursday as justices spent over two hours debating how lower courts should manage rulings related to former President Donald Trump’s policy on birthright citizenship. The policy, introduced through an executive order, aims to deny automatic citizenship to children born in the U.S.

Ryan Routh seeks dismissal of some charges in federal case

SMGN Publishing May 15, 2025

Ryan Routh, who is facing charges for allegedly attempting to assassinate then-presidential candidate Donald Trump last year, has requested that a judge dismiss some of the charges against him. Prosecutors claim Routh was planning an attack before being detected by a Secret Service agent at Trump’s West Palm Beach club

Oklahoma’s new education standards include critical analysis of 2020 election

SMGN Publishing May 14, 2025

Oklahoma’s new social studies standards require high school U.S. history students to identify “discrepancies” in the 2020 election results. These standards, approved last month, have sparked debate due to their content and the expedited process through which they were enacted. The standards reference aspects such as the halting of vote

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Timothée Chalamet Leads a Frenetic Table Tennis Drama This Christmas

Sarah Olivella December 24, 2025

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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