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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.

Parade Musical Opens at the Kennedy Center Amid Ongoing Debate on Antisemitism and History

SMGN August 19, 2025

Revisiting the Leo Frank Case on Stage The Tony Award-winning musical Parade ends its national tour in Washington with performances at the Kennedy Center. The

Proposal to Restrict Mail-In Voting and Voting Machines in the U.S.

SMGN August 19, 2025

Debate over voting methods ahead of midterm elections Former President Donald Trump has announced plans to push for restrictions on mail-in voting and certain voting

Bridging the AI Divide in Education

SMGN August 19, 2025

The challenge of equal access to AI learning Artificial intelligence (AI) is becoming a crucial topic in schools, but access to this education remains uneven.

Mango and Diabetes: New Indian Research Reveals Health Benefits

SMGN August 19, 2025

As summer spreads across India, the question “Are mangoes good for diabetes?” has become increasingly common among patients and health experts. Known as the “king

Businesses face uncertainty as EPA reconsiders climate authority

SMGN August 19, 2025

Background of the proposal The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has proposed reconsidering the endangerment finding, a 2009 determination that greenhouse gases pose a threat

Newsmax to Pay $67 Million to Settle Defamation Lawsuit

SMGN August 18, 2025

Settlement Between Newsmax and Dominion Voting Systems Newsmax has agreed to pay $67 million to Dominion Voting Systems to resolve a defamation lawsuit connected to

European Leaders Join Zelensky and Trump at White House for Ukraine Peace Talks

SMGN August 17, 2025

The White House is set to host a pivotal meeting between Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and former U.S. President Donald Trump, joined by several top

Bond and CD Laddering Strategies for Smarter Savings

SMGN August 16, 2025

Building Wealth with Bond and CD Ladders For individuals holding significant cash reserves, letting that money sit idle is often a missed opportunity. One of

Trump and Putin Hold Alaska Summit to Discuss Ukraine Peace

SMGN August 15, 2025

High-Stakes Meeting on American Soil Former US President Donald Trump welcomed Russian President Vladimir Putin to Alaska for a critical summit aimed at exploring ways