Politics

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

Dan Caine officially confirmed as Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff

SMGN Publishing April 15, 2025

Retired Air Force Lt. Gen. John Dan “Razin” Caine has been confirmed as the new Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff following a Senate vote early Friday morning. The confirmation passed with a 60-25 vote, just before the Senate adjourned for a two-week recess. Caine replaces Air Force Gen.

Experts Warn SAVE Act May Limit Married Women’s Voting Access

SMGN Publishing April 14, 2025

As the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility Act (SAVE Act) moves to the Senate, legal and political observers are debating its possible implications for voting access, particularly among married women who have changed their last names. The bill proposes significant changes to voter registration procedures, citing concerns over election security. However,

Trump Suspends Tariff Hikes for 90 Days for Most Countries

SMGN Publishing April 14, 2025

President Trump abruptly announced on Wednesday that he would pause big hikes on tariffs for most countries for 90 days, except for China. Most countries will be left with 10% tariffs on their exports to the United States, while China — which had retaliated against Trump’s moves — will now

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Meta Prediction Market App Plans Reveal New AI-Powered Forecasting Platform

Felipe Cardona June 24, 2026

The Meta prediction market app is moving closer to reality as internal development efforts point to a new standalone platform designed around forecasting real-world events. The project, currently under development inside Meta, would allow users to predict outcomes across a wide range of topics while using virtual currency instead of

Europe Heatwave 2026 Breaks Records Across France, UK and Spain as Extreme Temperatures Spread

Felipe Cardona June 24, 2026

The Europe heatwave 2026 has pushed several countries into uncharted territory, with France registering its hottest national temperature indicator on record, the United Kingdom experiencing its warmest June day, and Spain reporting unprecedented average temperatures for the month. Authorities across Western Europe have expanded emergency measures as millions of residents face dangerous

France Confirms First Ebola Case After Doctor Returns From DR Congo Humanitarian Mission

SMGN Publishing June 24, 2026

The France first Ebola case has prompted an immediate public health response after French authorities confirmed that a doctor who recently returned from a humanitarian mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DR Congo) tested positive for the virus. Officials said the patient was transferred without delay to a specialized isolation