Markets

Law, National

Trump Pardons Raise Concerns Over Corruption Enforcement

Sarah Olivella May 13, 2026

Trump Administration Pardons and DOJ Changes Spark Debate Over Public Corruption Enforcement in the United States The use of presidential pardons and institutional changes within the justice system during the administration of Donald Trump has generated significant discussion among legal experts, policymakers, and scholars regarding the future of public corruption enforcement in the United States. A series of high-profile clemency decisions, combined with structural shifts inside federal investigative bodies, has

U.S. Education Crisis: Student Scores Were Declining Before COVID-19, With Signs of Recovery Emerging

SMGN Publishing May 13, 2026

A “learning recession” predating the pandemic Student performance in the United States had already begun declining years before COVID-19. This is according to the latest

Waives Visa Bonds for Some World Cup Fans

Felipe Cardona May 13, 2026

The Trump administration has announced a temporary suspension known as the World Cup visa bond waiver for certain foreign soccer fans traveling to the United

Canvas Outage Disrupts Exams After Data Breach

SMGN Publishing May 8, 2026

The widely used education platform Canvas has returned online after a significant outage triggered by a cybersecurity breach, but the disruption has left lasting concerns for millions

Big Oil Maintains Production Strategy Despite Rising Fuel Prices

Felipe Cardona May 7, 2026

The sharp rise in gasoline prices across global markets is putting renewed attention on the world’s largest oil producers. Yet major energy companies appear unwilling

Americans Back Age Limits for Congress in New Poll

Sarah Olivella May 7, 2026

A new national survey highlights a rare point of agreement in American politics: voters across party lines increasingly believe that members of United States Congress should face

Trump Officials Push Mass Deportation Plans Forward

Sarah Olivella May 7, 2026

Senior officials aligned with Donald Trump have reaffirmed their commitment to expanding immigration enforcement, signaling that large-scale deportation efforts will remain a central pillar of federal policy.

Rubio Meets Vatican Leaders Amid Growing Trump-Pope Divide

Felipe Cardona May 7, 2026

Diplomatic attention turned toward the Vatican this week as U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio traveled to Rome for high-level discussions with senior Catholic Church

Supreme Court Pause Keeps Abortion Pill Access in Place

SMGN Publishing May 7, 2026

The legal fight surrounding mifepristone, one of the medications most commonly used for abortion and miscarriage management in the United States, has entered another highly

Nathan Lane Calls Death of a Salesman His Most Rewarding Role

Sarah Olivella May 7, 2026

The acclaimed actor Nathan Lane has described his role in Death of a Salesman as the most rewarding performance of his career, marking a significant milestone in his evolution

Devils Hole Pupfish Crisis Sparks Emergency Conservation Action

SMGN Publishing May 7, 2026

The survival of the Devils Hole pupfish has reached a defining moment in one of the most extreme and fragile ecosystems on Earth. Hidden within a geothermal

Aluminum Prices Surge Amid Global Tensions

Felipe Cardona May 6, 2026

Supply disruptions push aluminum to new highs Aluminum prices have climbed sharply in recent months, reaching multi-year highs. This comes as geopolitical tensions disrupt global