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Discussion on Possible National Guard Deployment in Chicago

SMGN Publishing August 25, 2025

Former President Donald Trump stated that federal authorities are prepared to deploy National Guard units to U.S. cities to assist in addressing crime and unrest. Executive Order Creates Specialized Unit At the White House, Trump signed an executive order establishing a specialized National Guard unit. Its main role would be

Appeals court permits end of Temporary Protected Status for migrants from three countries

SMGN Publishing August 21, 2025

Federal ruling affects Hondurans, Nicaraguans and Nepalis under TPS A federal appeals court in San Francisco has allowed the U.S. government to move forward with ending Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for thousands of migrants from Honduras, Nicaragua, and Nepal. The decision temporarily blocks a lower court ruling that had maintained

Crime and Politics in the U.S.: Competing Narratives on Public Safety

SMGN Publishing August 20, 2025

Trump’s renewed focus on crime in Washington, D.C. Former President Donald Trump has brought crime and public safety back into the spotlight, arguing that Washington, D.C.’s challenges stem from ineffective local leadership. In a recent announcement, he emphasized the need for tougher measures and moved to nationalize the city’s police

Mayors Respond to Potential Federal Intervention in Their Cities

SMGN Publishing August 14, 2025

Reactions to Statements on Law Enforcement Control Several U.S. city mayors have reacted to recent remarks by President Donald Trump suggesting that federal intervention in local law enforcement could extend beyond Washington, D.C., naming cities such as Chicago, Los Angeles, New York, Baltimore, and Oakland. Local leaders argue that current

U.S. and China Extend Tariff Truce for 90 More Days

SMGN Publishing August 12, 2025

Temporary agreement aims to preserve trade stability The United States and China have agreed to extend their tariff truce for an additional three months, avoiding a sharp increase in duties and allowing more time to address ongoing economic and security concerns. Extension details An executive order signed by the U.S.

Trump to Meet Putin in Alaska to Assess Prospects for Ukraine Peace Agreement

SMGN Publishing August 11, 2025

Upcoming meeting aims to gauge Russia’s stance on ending the conflict U.S. President Donald Trump announced that he will meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Alaska this Friday to determine whether there is willingness to end the war in Ukraine, now entering its fourth year. An exploratory discussion Trump

McGruff’s Fentanyl Awareness Campaign Halted Due to Federal Funding Cuts

SMGN Publishing August 8, 2025

Youth prevention initiative affected by budget reductions The National Crime Prevention Council has stopped its “Go For Real” campaign, led by McGruff the Crime Dog, after a reduction in federal funding. The program aimed to educate young people about the dangers of fentanyl and counterfeit pills through social media outreach,

Call Routing Changes at Social Security Offices Raise Access Concerns

SMGN Publishing August 5, 2025

Phone Sharing System Aims to Reduce Wait Times The Social Security Administration (SSA) has introduced a new system that redirects calls from local offices to other field offices across the country. This change is intended to decrease wait times by ensuring that more calls are answered promptly, regardless of location.

Jeanine Pirro Confirmed as Top Federal Prosecutor in Washington D.C.

SMGN Publishing August 4, 2025

Senate Approves Nomination Following Divided Vote The United States Senate has confirmed Jeanine Pirro as the new U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia with a 50-45 vote. Her appointment fills a key leadership role in the federal justice system after a previous nominee withdrew. Legal Background and Career History

U.S. Extends Temporary Trade Deal with Mexico for 90 More Days

SMGN Publishing July 31, 2025

New tariff rates delayed as talks move forward Former President Donald Trump has announced a 90-day extension of the current trade arrangement with Mexico, postponing the implementation of new tariffs. The decision comes amid ongoing global uncertainty surrounding upcoming trade agreements and rate changes. Current tariff structure to remain in

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Climate Change Redefines the 2025 Atlantic Hurricane Season

Sarah Olivella December 24, 2025

The 2025 Atlantic hurricane season challenged long-standing assumptions about what an active year looks like. While the United States avoided direct landfalls entirely, the season still produced some of the most intense hurricanes ever recorded. Scientists describe the pattern as increasingly representative of how climate change is altering tropical weather

Blue-Spotted Salamanders Defy Freezing Temperatures in Snowy Forests

SMGN Publishing December 24, 2025

Blue-spotted salamanders are challenging long-standing assumptions about how amphibians survive winter conditions. Despite their moist skin and delicate physiology, these small forest-dwelling creatures are capable of remaining active in subfreezing environments, thanks to a phenomenon known as supercooling. This biological process allows their body fluids to remain liquid even when

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,