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Trump Issues New Pardons for Former Officials and Political Allies

SMGN 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 and Personal Dimensions of the Pardons These recent clemency actions add to a growing list of high-profile pardons during Trump’s

U.S. Reassesses Its Role Ahead of COP30 Climate Summit

SMGN November 10, 2025

Limited participation in global climate negotiations The United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP30) is taking place in Belém, Brazil, bringing together most of the world’s

Visa and Mastercard Settlement Could Reshape U.S. Retail Fees and Consumer Rewards

SMGN November 10, 2025

In a move that could reshape how businesses and consumers interact with credit card payments, Visa and Mastercard have finalized a landmark agreement with U.S.

Over 90,000 Jeep Grand Cherokee Vehicles Recalled for Software Issue

SMGN September 7, 2025

Recall due to potential loss of drive power More than 90,000 Jeep Grand Cherokee plug-in hybrid SUVs, manufactured between 2022 and 2026, have been recalled

The Rise of AI-Generated Bible Content

SMGN September 6, 2025

A new way of storytelling sparks both interest and debate The intersection of religion and technology is giving rise to new forms of digital communication.

Google Faces $3.2 Billion EU Fine Over Ad Tech Practices

SMGN September 5, 2025

Google’s Record $3.2 Billion Penalty The European Union has imposed a massive $3.2 billion fine on Google for alleged abuse of dominance in the digital

Tesla’s $1 Trillion Bet on Elon Musk’s Future

SMGN September 5, 2025

Musk’s High-Stakes Performance Package Tesla has outlined one of the most ambitious compensation plans in corporate history: a potential $1 trillion pay package for CEO

Trump Proposes Renaming the Department of Defense as the Department of War

SMGN September 5, 2025

Executive order seeks to revive the institution’s historic designation President Donald Trump announced that he will sign an executive order on Friday to change the

Iceberg A23a Nears the End of Its Journey After Nearly Four Decades

SMGN September 5, 2025

An extraordinary path with a natural conclusion A23a, known as the world’s largest and oldest iceberg, is reaching the final stage of its existence. It

Senators urge Smithsonian to uphold independence amid political pressure

SMGN September 5, 2025

Lawmakers stress congressional oversight of the institution Four Democratic senators addressed a letter to Smithsonian Institution Secretary Lonnie G. Bunch, urging the organization to resist

Legal Powers and Limitations of Immigration Enforcement in the U.S.

SMGN September 5, 2025

Arrests and Operations in Public Areas In recent years, immigration enforcement operations across U.S. cities have raised questions about the scope of agents’ legal authority.

New Ebola Outbreak in DR Congo Sparks Global Health Concerns

SMGN September 5, 2025

Rising Cases of Ebola in DR Congo The Democratic Republic of Congo is once again facing an Ebola outbreak, marking the 16th time the deadly