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U.S. Government Shutdown Ends, but Full Recovery Will Take Time

SMGN November 13, 2025

Federal operations resume after a record 43-day halt The longest government shutdown in U.S. history has officially ended after the president signed a bill passed by Congress to restore temporary federal funding. Following 43 days of partial closure, federal agencies are returning to work, though it may take time for normal operations to resume fully. About 1.4 million federal employees were affected during the shutdown. Roughly half continued working without

California to Review 17,000 Commercial Driver’s Licenses Issued to Immigrants

SMGN November 13, 2025

State Audit Targets Commercial Driver’s Licenses in California California officials announced plans to revoke approximately 17,000 commercial driver’s licenses issued to immigrants after discovering that

Rising Home Insurance Costs Hit Even Regions Without Natural Disasters

SMGN November 13, 2025

Rising home insurance costs across the United States are increasing sharply, even in regions that rarely face hurricanes or wildfires. States in the central part

Merz seeks influence in Washington during first Oval Office visit

SMGN June 6, 2025

A diplomatic start: Merz and Trump meet in the Oval Office German Chancellor Friedrich Merz’s visit to the White House on June 5 was marked

Strained Relations Between Musk and the Presidency Raise Questions About Federal

SMGN June 6, 2025

Elon Musk’s longstanding collaboration with the U.S. government has been pivotal across multiple sectors, including space exploration, national security, and electric transportation. However, recent comments

Voice of America Cuts Staff to 81 from 1,300

SMGN June 6, 2025

Senior adviser to President Donald Trump, Kari Lake, has announced a significant reduction in staffing at Voice of America (VOA) and its affiliated networks, cutting

Trump and Musk Stay Linked by Power, Even Amid Fallout

SMGN June 6, 2025

Observers long suspected that Donald Trump and Elon Musk might eventually clash, but few foresaw how swiftly their dispute would erupt online. After Musk gave

Midlife Coffee Habits May Promote Better Aging for Women, Study Suggests

SMGN June 6, 2025

Caffeinated Coffee May Offer Long-Term Health Benefits Emerging evidence suggests that drinking coffee regularly during midlife might play a role in promoting healthy aging in

Economists Question U.S. Inflation Data Amid Staffing Shortages

SMGN June 5, 2025

Reduced Federal Workforce Disrupts Inflation Tracking Concerns are growing among economists over the accuracy of U.S. inflation data as the federal government grapples with widespread

United States Enacts New Travel Restrictions on Nationals from 19 Countries

SMGN June 5, 2025

Starting Monday, June 9, the U.S. government will enforce a new immigration policy that fully bans entry for citizens from 12 countries and imposes partial

Reports Highlight Critical Conditions and Overcrowding in Florida Immigration Detention Centers

SMGN June 5, 2025

Recent reports have pointed to overcrowding, food shortages, and limited medical care in immigration detention centers in Florida. Detainees, family members, and attorneys have described

How the Brain Converts Experience Into Emotion

SMGN June 5, 2025

Lingering Brain Signals May Explain Emotional Spillover Why does a bad driver during rush hour affect your entire day, while a smile from your child