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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.

Gold Price Hits Record High as Investors Flee to Safe Havens

SMGN September 2, 2025

Gold’s Role as a Shield Against Uncertainty Gold has always stood out as one of the most powerful safe-haven assets during turbulent times. In 2025,

Russia, China and India Deepen Energy Ties Amid US Pressure

SMGN September 2, 2025

Oil as the Foundation of a New Strategic Alliance Energy trade has become the cornerstone of cooperation between Russia, China, and India in 2025. As

Alzheimer’s Gene APOE4: How Carriers Are Fighting Back

SMGN September 2, 2025

Living with the APOE4 Gene: Understanding the Risk Alzheimer’s disease remains one of the most pressing public health challenges of the 21st century. For individuals

China’s EV Price War Puts Pressure on BYD Profits

SMGN September 1, 2025

Fierce Competition Reshapes the Chinese EV Market The electric vehicle industry in China has entered one of its most aggressive phases in history, with major

U.S. Administration Cancels Offshore Wind Port Funding

SMGN September 1, 2025

Federal funding of $679 million withdrawn The Trump administration announced the cancellation of $679 million in federal grants that had been allocated to port projects.

Trump vs the Fed: The Fight Over U.S. Monetary Independence

SMGN September 1, 2025

Trump’s Growing Pressure on Federal Reserve Policy Donald Trump’s repeated confrontations with the Federal Reserve have reignited concerns about the role of political influence in

Rudy Giuliani hospitalized after car accident in New Hampshire

SMGN September 1, 2025

Former New York City mayor sustained vertebra fracture and other injuries Rudy Giuliani, former mayor of New York City, has been hospitalized following a traffic

Restrictions on Federal Employee Unions in the United States

SMGN September 1, 2025

Collective bargaining agreements under review In recent months, several U.S. federal agencies have altered or ended collective bargaining agreements with employee unions. These changes stem

Low-Salt Diet Risks: The Hidden Dangers of Cutting Sodium Too Much

SMGN September 1, 2025

The global struggle with salt consumption Salt remains one of the most widely debated elements in nutrition and health science. While excessive sodium intake has