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Swing Voters Split on Trump’s Performance

SMGN Publishing May 19, 2026

Swing Voters Divided on Trump’s Performance as President A new reporting initiative tracking politically decisive voters reveals sharply contrasting views of Donald Trump’s performance in office. The project follows a group of swing voters across key states, offering a closer look at how Americans who often decide elections are evaluating the current administration. Among them are two voters—Gerald and Wally—whose opinions highlight the deep divide within this critical segment of

Colbert Begins Final Week of The Late Show with Unusual Episode

Sarah Olivella May 19, 2026

Stephen Colbert Opens Final Week of The Late Show with Unconventional “Worst Of” Episode The final week of The Late Show with Stephen Colbert began

Liberty, Legacy and Leadership: Miami Gala Marks 250 Years of the American Spirit

Sarah Olivella May 19, 2026

A Gathering of Global Leadership at the Doral Country Club At the Doral Country Club, global leaders, business titans and cultural figures gathered to celebrate

Cruise Ship Hantavirus Cases Rise as French Patient Remains Critical

SMGN Publishing May 13, 2026

A French woman infected during the hantavirus outbreak aboard the expedition cruise ship MV Hondius remains in critical condition in Paris. International health authorities continue

Boots Riley’s I Love Boosters Sparks Debate

SMGN Publishing May 13, 2026

A Film Designed to Provoke Filmmaker, rapper, and activist Boots Riley says his goal as an artist is not comfort—but confrontation. His latest project, I

Tariff Refunds Begin Reaching U.S. Companies

Felipe Cardona May 12, 2026

American companies are finally beginning to recover billions of dollars in tariff payments. This follows a landmark Supreme Court decision that forced the federal government

SPLC Faces Unprecedented Pressure Under Trump Era

Sarah Olivella May 12, 2026

The Southern Poverty Law Center is confronting one of the most difficult periods in its more than five decades of existence, as legal scrutiny from

Alabama Redistricting Fight Reshapes House Primaries

SMGN Publishing May 12, 2026

Alabama is preparing for an unusually divided election season. This comes after a new ruling from the U.S. Supreme Court cleared the way for the

Netanyahu Coalition Faces Collapse Over Draft Crisis

Felipe Cardona May 12, 2026

Israel’s governing coalition is facing one of its most serious political crises in recent years. This follows after ultra-Orthodox parties signaled they may abandon Prime

Tiny Kuiper Belt Object Stuns Scientists With Unexpected Atmosphere

Sarah Olivella May 12, 2026

Astronomers have identified a faint atmosphere surrounding a distant icy object in the Kuiper Belt. This marks the first time scientists have confirmed such a

FDA Leadership Upheaval Shakes U.S. Health Policy

SMGN Publishing May 12, 2026

Dr. Marty Makary stepped down as commissioner of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration after a contentious 13-month period. This period exposed deep divisions over

Kraftwerk’s Radioactivity Still Resonates After 50 Years

Sarah Olivella May 12, 2026

Kraftwerk’s groundbreaking track Radioactivity has reached its 50th anniversary while continuing to influence generations of musicians, producers and electronic music innovators around the world. Originally