Politics

U.S. Government Releases Thousands of Documents on Martin Luther King Jr. Assassination

SMGN Publishing July 22, 2025

Digitized records aim to shed new light on historic case The U.S. government has released thousands of newly digitized files connected to the 1968 assassination of civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr. This move follows an executive order issued during the second term of former President Donald Trump, mandating

Texas Lawmakers Focus on Disaster Preparedness as FEMA’s Role Remains Uncertain

SMGN Publishing July 21, 2025

Texas Lawmaker Special Legislative Session Opens with Flood Recovery on the Agenda Just weeks after deadly floods in the Texas Hill Country claimed more than 130 lives, state legislators have launched a special session aimed at addressing disaster recovery and enhancing preparedness for future emergencies. Earlier this year, lawmakers failed

Congress Approves $9 Billion in Cuts to Public Media and Foreign Aid

SMGN Publishing July 18, 2025

Funding reductions impact public broadcasting and international assistance programs The U.S. Congress has approved a rescission package that eliminates $9 billion in previously allocated federal funds. The measure includes $1.1 billion initially designated for the Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB) and approximately $7.9 billion for foreign aid initiatives. Passed by

Senate Approves Budget Cuts to Public Media and Foreign Aid

SMGN Publishing July 17, 2025

Bill Reduces Funding for NPR, PBS, and International Programs The U.S. Senate has approved a $9 billion budget rescission package, including the elimination of $1.1 billion in funding for the Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB). The measure, part of a broader initiative led by the Trump administration, aims to reduce

Trump pushes back as Republicans seek more transparency in Epstein case

SMGN Publishing July 16, 2025

GOP lawmakers demand release of DOJ documents related to Epstein investigation Former President Donald Trump has responded critically to calls from within his own party for greater transparency in the Department of Justice’s handling of the Jeffrey Epstein investigation. The renewed scrutiny follows the department’s decision not to release additional

Republican Lawmakers Push to Exclude Noncitizens from 2030 Census Apportionment Counts

SMGN Publishing July 15, 2025

Proposed legislation could reshape congressional and presidential representation Republican members of the U.S. Congress have introduced multiple bills aimed at changing how the 2030 census population counts are used to apportion seats in the House of Representatives and assign Electoral College votes. These proposals seek to exclude noncitizens from the

Trump Observes Failed Assassination Anniversary at FIFA Club World Cup Final

SMGN Publishing July 14, 2025

Former president attends Chelsea vs. PSG match at MetLife Stadium Former U.S. President Donald Trump commemorated the first anniversary of a failed assassination attempt on Sunday while attending the FIFA Club World Cup final at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey. The match, in which Chelsea defeated Paris Saint-Germain

Trump Signs Major Tax Package, Faces Challenge of Gaining Voter Support

SMGN Publishing July 11, 2025

Bill includes tax extensions, military spending and cost-cutting measures Former President Donald Trump succeeded in passing a sweeping 900-page legislative package, which he signed into law by his self-imposed July 4 deadline. Informally referred to as the “One Big Beautiful Bill,” the legislation incorporates significant elements of his proposed second-term

Concerns Rise Over High-Level Access to U.S. Agricultural Payment Systems

SMGN Publishing July 10, 2025

Government team granted authority to view and edit sensitive data tied to billions in farm subsidies A staff member from the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) was recently granted elevated access to the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) National Payment Service. This system oversees tens of billions of dollars in

State Department Warns of AI Impersonation Attempt Involving Secretary Marco Rubio

SMGN Publishing July 9, 2025

AI-generated messages target high-level officials The U.S. State Department has warned embassies and consulates about an incident involving the impersonation of Secretary of State Marco Rubio through artificial intelligence. The impersonator sent text messages, encrypted app messages, and voice recordings. Foreign ministers and U.S. leaders contacted At least three foreign

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Felipe Cardona March 25, 2026

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Sarah Olivella March 25, 2026

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FISA 702 Debate Targets Data Privacy Loophole

Sarah Olivella March 25, 2026

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