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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

GOP Resistance to Trump’s Expanding Authority

Sarah Olivella December 9, 2025

GOP Lawmakers Begin Pushing Back as Trump Expands Executive Reach President Trump’s broad approach to executive authority has reshaped internal dynamics within the Republican Party, creating new tensions between the White House and lawmakers who believe Congress must reassert its constitutional powers. In recent weeks, signs of discomfort have emerged

Federal Judge Invalidates Charges as Halligan’s Appointment Faces Legal Scrutiny

SMGN Publishing November 26, 2025

Halligan’s Appointment Sparks a Legal Clash Over Federal Authority A federal judge has dismissed the Justice Department’s recent cases against former FBI Director James Comey and New York Attorney General Letitia James after concluding that the prosecutor overseeing both matters, Lindsey Halligan, lacked lawful authority to act in her role.

How a Chicago Nonprofit Confronts the Trump Administration’s DEI Rollbacks

SMGN Publishing November 19, 2025

1. A Growing Movement of Women in Construction Faces New Federal Barriers In Chicago, thousands of women in construction have been building a strong professional network. This network highlights their presence in an industry still heavily dominated by men. The annual Tradeswomen Build Nations gathering has become one of the

House GOP Poised for Key Vote on Releasing Epstein Files

SMGN Publishing November 18, 2025

Growing GOP Momentum Toward a House Vote on Epstein Case Transparency After an extended period of internal conflict and strategic calculations, House Republicans appear ready to advance a vote that would direct the Justice Department to release the full set of federal records tied to Jeffrey Epstein. The effort, which

Federal Worker Placed on Leave After Criticizing Trump Administration During Shutdown

SMGN Publishing November 14, 2025

Growing Tensions Inside Federal Agencies After the Shutdown Jenna Norton, a program director at the National Institutes of Health, reported that she was placed on paid leave shortly after the federal government reopened following the 43-day shutdown. Although the notice from human resources clarified that the action “is not being

Trump Issues New Pardons for Former Officials and Political Allies

SMGN Publishing November 10, 2025

President Donald Trump has granted a new round of pardons and commutations that have sparked discussion across Washington. Among those pardoned are former New York mayor Rudy Giuliani, former White House Chief of Staff Mark Meadows, and several officials accused of attempting to overturn the 2020 presidential election results. Political

Trump says government shutdown pressures Republicans and suggests ending the filibuster

SMGN Publishing November 6, 2025

Former president reflects on election results after record-long shutdown During a meeting with Republican senators, former President Donald Trump said the prolonged federal government shutdown negatively affected recent election results for his party. Trump stated that pollsters identified the shutdown as a major factor influencing voter sentiment against Republicans. “If

Trump-Xi Trade Meeting Raises Hope for U.S. Farm Bailout Amid Tariff Crisis

SMGN Publishing October 29, 2025

The White House is facing growing pressure to deliver a long-promised bailout for American farmers caught in the crossfire of the U.S.–China trade war. As President Trump prepares for a decisive meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping, tensions are mounting across the agricultural belt, where producers are grappling with billions

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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,

The Choral Uses Music to Unite a British Town During World War I

Sarah Olivella December 23, 2025

The historical drama The Choral is set in 1916, at a moment when World War I was reshaping communities across Europe. Against the backdrop of global conflict, the film focuses on Ramsden, a fictional town in northern England whose peaceful appearance contrasts sharply with the reality of conscription, loss, and

Student Loan Wage Garnishment Set to Resume for Millions of Borrowers in 2026

Sarah Olivella December 23, 2025

The U.S. federal government is preparing to reinstate wage garnishment for student loan borrowers who remain in default, marking a major shift in federal student debt enforcement after several years of suspended collections. The policy change is expected to take effect in early 2026 and will gradually expand throughout the