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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.

Minneapolis Community Grieves After Shooting at Catholic School

SMGN August 29, 2025

Two children killed and several others injured in church attack On Wednesday morning, a shooting disrupted a Mass at Annunciation Catholic School in Minneapolis, leaving

Amtrak Launches New Acela Trains with Higher Speed and Capacity

SMGN August 28, 2025

A long-anticipated upgrade on the Northeast Corridor Amtrak has begun rolling out its new generation of NextGen Acela trains on the busy Northeast Corridor, connecting

NEA ends long-standing Creative Writing Fellowship in the United States

SMGN August 28, 2025

A program with more than 50 years of history comes to a close The National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) has announced the cancellation of

Federal Government to Resume Management of Union Station in Washington D.C.

SMGN August 28, 2025

The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) announced it will take back direct management of Union Station, Washington D.C.’s main rail hub. The transition, expected in

Xi, Putin, and Kim: How China’s Strategic Alliances Challenge Trump’s Global Influence

SMGN August 28, 2025

China is positioning itself at the center of international diplomacy as President Xi Jinping prepares to host both Vladimir Putin and Kim Jong Un in

Nvidia’s AI Growth Faces Geopolitical Challenges

SMGN August 28, 2025

Nvidia has become a central force in the artificial intelligence revolution, driving record-breaking growth as demand for advanced chips accelerates. In the latest quarter, the

Are Weighted Vests Effective for Bone and Muscle Health?

SMGN August 28, 2025

Weighted vests have become one of the most talked-about fitness accessories in recent years. From gyms and hiking trails to social media platforms, people are

U.S. Ends “De Minimis” Rule: What It Means for Online Shoppers

SMGN August 28, 2025

A long-standing exemption comes to an end For nearly a century, the trade exemption known as “de minimis” allowed U.S. consumers to receive low-value items

U.S. Redistricting: Debate Over Representation and Political Polarization

SMGN August 27, 2025

Electoral map changes spark nationwide controversy Redistricting in the United States, typically conducted once every decade after the census, has taken an unusual mid-decade turn.