Politics

Alexis Herman, the first black U.S. Secretary of Labor, dies at 77

SMGN Publishing April 28, 2025

Alexis Herman, who made history as the first black individual to lead the U.S. Department of Labor, has died at the age of 77. She served as Secretary of Labor from 1997 to 2001, following a career dedicated to social work, civil rights, and political engagement. Herman began her public

Celebrating excellence at the Champion of Liberty Dinner & Celebration

SMGN Publishing April 28, 2025

The recent Champion of Liberty Dinner and Celebration, organized by the Adam Smith Center for Economic Freedom, was a great success. It brought together prominent members of the community at the Phillip & Patricia Frost Museum of Science. Carlos Diaz-Rosillo, Founding Director of the center, extended his sincere thanks to

White House announces new senior advisers amid Pentagon restructuring

SMGN Publishing April 25, 2025

The Pentagon has appointed four new senior advisers as part of an internal restructuring following the departure of several top staffers in the office of Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth. The leadership changes come amid internal disputes and scrutiny over the handling of sensitive information. The new advisers include Colonel

Judge pauses key sections of executive order on voter registration

SMGN Publishing April 24, 2025

A federal judge in Washington, D.C., has temporarily blocked key portions of a March 25 executive order issued by former President Donald Trump, which aimed to make substantial changes to voter registration procedures in the United States. The main provision directed the independent Election Assistance Commission (EAC) to amend the

Harvey Weinstein faces new trial in New York

SMGN Publishing April 23, 2025

Opening statements begin Wednesday in the new trial of former film producer Harvey Weinstein in New York. He is facing charges related to alleged sexual assaults involving three women: a former production assistant, an actress (both of whom testified in his 2020 trial), and another woman whose identity remains undisclosed.

Trump administration dismisses more immigration judges amid plans to expand deportations

SMGN Publishing April 22, 2025

Several immigration judges in Massachusetts, California, and Louisiana have received notices of dismissal, marking another round of personnel changes in the nation’s immigration courts under the Trump administration. At least eight judges were placed on leave and informed that their employment would end on April 22, according to individuals familiar

Judge orders new limits on DOGE data access at social security administration

SMGN Publishing April 21, 2025

A federal judge has once again blocked staff from the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) from accessing sensitive personal information of millions of Americans within the Social Security Administration (SSA). The preliminary injunction follows a lawsuit filed by a group of unions and retirees in Maryland, and is one of

Ron DeSantis elected Florida’s Governor

SMGN Publishing April 19, 2025

On Tuesday, Ron DeSantis was elected governor of Florida, securing a victory fueled by the strong support of President Donald Trump and his supporters. This political backing, along with a focus on the state’s economy and community well-being, was key to his success. DeSantis, a staunch advocate of Trump’s policies,

Harvard-Government dispute escalates over tax-exempt status and federal funding

SMGN Publishing April 16, 2025

Former President Donald Trump on Thursday threatened to revoke Harvard University’s tax-exempt status, citing concerns over the institution’s alleged political and ideological orientation. The statement, made on Truth Social, comes amid rising tensions between the current administration and the university. The dispute intensified last week when the federal government issued

U.S. Army libraries ordered to review books related to DEI and gender ideology

SMGN Publishing April 16, 2025

A memo issued by Acting Assistant Secretary of the Army Derrick Anderson directed Army libraries — including the U.S. Military Academy at West Point — to review books that “explicitly and overtly promote DEI (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion), gender ideology, and critical race theory in a manner that subverts meritocracy

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