Politics

Janet Mills Launches U.S. Senate Campaign in Maine

SMGN Publishing October 14, 2025

The governor aims to challenge Republican Senator Susan Collins in a high-stakes race Maine Governor Janet Mills has officially announced her candidacy for the U.S. Senate, setting up a challenge against longtime Republican Senator Susan Collins. The race is expected to be a key contest in the Democratic Party’s broader

New York Attorney General Letitia James Indicted on Federal Charges in Virginia

SMGN Publishing October 10, 2025

Federal grand jury accuses James of bank fraud and false statements A federal grand jury in Virginia has indicted New York Attorney General Letitia James on one count of bank fraud and one count of making a false statement to a financial institution. The indictment stems from a 2020 mortgage

Senators Move to Limit War Powers After U.S. Military Strikes in Caribbean Waters

SMGN Publishing October 9, 2025

Legislative response to recent military actions ordered by the president Two Democratic senators have introduced a resolution in the U.S. Senate seeking to restrict President Donald Trump’s war powers following a series of military strikes on boats in the Caribbean suspected of drug trafficking. Senators Adam Schiff of California and

White House Weighs Limiting Back Pay for Federal Workers After Government Shutdown

SMGN Publishing October 8, 2025

Legal Debate Centers on the 2019 Government Employee Fair Treatment Act President Donald Trump has suggested that some of the roughly 600,000 furloughed federal employees may not receive back pay once the government reopens, despite a 2019 law designed to ensure full compensation for affected workers during shutdowns. The comments

Air Traffic Staffing Shortages Deepen Travel Delays During U.S. Government Shutdown

SMGN Publishing October 7, 2025

Flight disruptions spread nationwide as control centers face understaffing Air travelers across the United States are experiencing growing delays as the ongoing government shutdown disrupts operations in multiple air traffic control centers. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) reported staffing shortages at more than a dozen facilities, causing significant flight delays

Civil Rights Oversight Cuts Raise Concerns Over Immigration Detention Conditions

SMGN Publishing October 6, 2025

Former Officials Warn of Reduced Monitoring and Increased Risks in ICE Facilities Recent staff reductions in the Department of Homeland Security’s oversight offices have sparked concern among former employees and immigrant rights advocates, who warn that the lack of internal monitoring could lead to increased abuses and unsafe conditions in

Trump-Epstein Statue Returns to National Mall After Removal

SMGN Publishing October 3, 2025

Artistic installation reappears in Washington D.C. A statue depicting former President Donald Trump hand in hand with financier Jeffrey Epstein, convicted of sexual offenses, has returned to Washington D.C.’s National Mall. The artwork, removed in late September, was reinstalled a week later by the artistic collective behind its creation. The

Federal Government Freezes $18 Billion in New York City Infrastructure Projects

SMGN Publishing October 2, 2025

Key transportation initiatives face delays On the first day of the federal government shutdown, the Trump administration announced a freeze on $18 billion in funding allocated for infrastructure projects in New York City. The measure primarily affects two major transportation initiatives: the construction of a rail tunnel under the Hudson

Celebrities Revive Historic Committee to Support Free Expression

SMGN Publishing October 1, 2025

Over 550 entertainment figures back initiative More than 550 artists, directors, musicians, and writers have relaunched the Committee for the First Amendment, an organization first established in the 1940s after World War II to defend constitutional rights and oppose political repression in the United States. The initiative is being led

U.S. Government Faces Shutdown Risk Amid Budget Stalemate

SMGN Publishing September 30, 2025

The United States government is on the verge of a shutdown as lawmakers remain divided over budget negotiations and the future of health care subsidies. The deadline to avoid a lapse in funding expires at midnight, and discussions show little progress toward a compromise. Dispute Over Funding and Health Care

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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