Politics

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

DOJ Releases New Epstein Files Referencing Trump

SMGN Publishing December 23, 2025

The U.S. Department of Justice released an additional batch of documents related to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, adding new material that includes hundreds of references to President Donald Trump. The disclosure forms part of a broader, congressionally mandated effort to make public all federal records connected to Epstein’s activities,

Trump Oil Blockade Targets Venezuelan Power Structure, Lawmakers Say

Sarah Olivella December 22, 2025

President Donald Trump’s decision to impose a sweeping blockade on Venezuelan oil shipments has intensified political and strategic tensions between Washington and Caracas, as U.S. lawmakers and federal agencies frame the move as a decisive escalation aimed at weakening President Nicolás Maduro’s hold on power. The policy, announced as a

Justice Department Delays Full Release of Epstein Files Beyond Legal Deadline

SMGN Publishing December 19, 2025

Justice Department Signals Extended Timeline for Epstein Records Disclosure A senior Justice Department official confirmed that the complete public release of records related to Jeffrey Epstein will not be finalized by the legally established deadline, despite the imminent disclosure of a substantial volume of material. The announcement underscores the scale

Federal Workforce Shrinks by 317,000 Under Trump Administration

Sarah Olivella December 18, 2025

The scale of change within the U.S. federal workforce has accelerated sharply since President Donald Trump returned to the White House, marking one of the most significant personnel shifts in modern government history. By the end of 2025, approximately 317,000 federal employees are projected to have exited government service, according

Over 10% of Congress Set to Leave After 2026 Midterms

Sarah Olivella December 17, 2025

More than a tenth of the current U.S. Congress has already announced that it will not return after the 2026 midterm elections, marking one of the most significant periods of legislative turnover in modern political history. As of December 17, 2025, a total of 54 lawmakers have confirmed plans to

Trump Comments on Rob Reiner’s Death Spark Political and Cultural Reaction

SMGN Publishing December 16, 2025

President Donald Trump addressed the death of filmmaker Rob Reiner in a social media post that quickly reverberated across political and cultural circles, adding a political dimension to an incident that authorities are treating as a potential homicide. Reiner, a veteran Hollywood director and actor, and his wife Michele were

Federal Farm Relief Faces Timing Concerns for Black Farmers Amid Tariff Pressures

SMGN Publishing December 15, 2025

Federal farm relief measures announced for U.S. agriculture are intended to stabilize producers facing depressed commodity prices and rising costs, yet many Black farmers say the timing and structure of the assistance may not align with immediate financial realities. Even in seasons marked by strong yields, market conditions shaped by

State Department Restores Times New Roman in Policy Reversal

SMGN Publishing December 12, 2025

A Return to a Traditional Typeface Across Diplomats Worldwide The State Department has restored Times New Roman 14-point as the required font for all official communications, launching an agency-wide shift that replaces the previous typeface and reestablishes a visual identity used for nearly two decades. The directive, issued under Secretary

ACA Subsidy Stalemate Raises Pressure on Congress

SMGN Publishing December 11, 2025

As federal subsidies that lower premiums for Affordable Care Act plans approach their 2025 expiration date, a renewed policy battle in the Senate has left millions of Americans watching closely for signs of relief. The chamber failed to advance two competing health care proposals, deepening uncertainty over how lawmakers intend

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Trump Warns of Tariffs Over Iran Trade

Felipe Cardona February 7, 2026

US President Donald Trump has moved to intensify economic pressure on Iran by signing an executive order that threatens additional tariffs on countries that continue commercial ties with Tehran. The measure authorizes penalties on goods entering the United States from any nation deemed to be trading directly or indirectly with

Bad Bunny Set to Redefine the Super Bowl Halftime Show with Music, Culture, and Protest

Sarah Olivella February 6, 2026

Bad Bunny is preparing for one of the most consequential performances of his career as he steps onto the Super Bowl halftime stage, carrying not only the weight of global stardom but also the responsibility of representing Puerto Rican culture and Latino identity before an audience that regularly surpasses 115

AI Spending Triggers Big Tech Stock Rout

Felipe Cardona February 6, 2026

Big Tech shares have come under intense pressure after renewed concerns that aggressive artificial intelligence spending could be outpacing near-term returns. Over the past week, more than $1 trillion in market value has been erased as investors reacted to earnings reports that highlighted the scale and persistence of capital expenditures