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Trump wants Smithsonian to erect new George Washington statue, exhibit

Trump wants Smithsonian to erect new George Washington statue, exhibit

Trump posted on Truth Social that the organization needs to honor the "Father of the Country" as his 300th birthday nears.

Smithsonian Secretary Lonnie Bunch Announces Retirement Amidst White House Pressure

Smithsonian Secretary Lonnie Bunch Announces Retirement Amidst White House Pressure

Lonnie G. Bunch III, the first African American and first historian to lead the Smithsonian Institution, has announced his retirement by the end of the year, concluding seven years as its 14th secretary and nearly 38 years at the institution. This announcement comes 11 days after Interior Secretary Doug Burgum and a White House Domestic Policy Council official reportedly warned the Smithsonian’s Board of Regents that federal agencies could not continue to support the institution "under current leadership." While Bunch, 73, stated his decision was his own and denied it was forced, his retirement follows an 18-month campaign by President Trump's administration to reshape how Smithsonian museums present Black history. This campaign included executive orders, content reviews, and threats to federal funding, which museum associations have condemned as unprecedented political interference.

Trump criticizes Smithsonian's focus on oppression

Trump criticizes Smithsonian's focus on oppression

By Kanishka Singh WASHINGTON, Sept 11 (Reuters) - President Donald Trump criticized what he called the Smithsonian's overwhelming focus on oppression on Friday and called for a five-year exhibition on George Washington, in his latest critique of an institution he has repeatedly attacked.

President Trump Calls for George Washington Statues and Exhibit at Smithsonian Museum

President Trump Calls for George Washington Statues and Exhibit at Smithsonian Museum

President Trump has publicly requested that the Smithsonian Institution install a colossal statue of George Washington outside the National Museum of American History and create a special exhibit honoring the nation's first president. In social media posts, President Trump specifically asked for an exhibit to run from now until February 22, 2032, marking the 300th anniversary of Washington’s birth. He also requested that an 11-foot statue of Washington, previously featured at the Freedom 250 IndyCar race, be placed in the museum's Flag Hall for Constitution Day on September 17. Furthermore, President Trump proposed replacing the existing 'Infinity' sculpture by Jose de Rivera, installed in 1967, with a 30-foot statue of Washington. He expressed concern that the museum currently omits Washington's crossing of the Delaware River from its narrative and suggested replacing the 'Center for Restorative History' with a 'Center for American Heroes.'

Trump asks Smithsonian to install George Washington statues and exhibit

Trump asks Smithsonian to install George Washington statues and exhibit

President Donald Trump has called on the Smithsonian to install a colossal statue of George Washington outside the National Museum of American History

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'No sense of decency.' Trump learned to hunt Commies from other remarkable liars | Opinion

'No sense of decency.' Trump learned to hunt Commies from other remarkable liars | Opinion

Like another "great" communist hunter, Donald Trump has no decency.

Campaign Legal Center Alleges President Trump's Cash Gifts to Staff Violate Federal Law

Campaign Legal Center Alleges President Trump's Cash Gifts to Staff Violate Federal Law

The nonpartisan Campaign Legal Center (CLC) has filed a complaint with the U.S. Office of Government Ethics, requesting an investigation into alleged cash payments made by President Trump to four Executive Office of the President employees in 2025. The complaint specifically names Natalie Harp, Chamberlain Harris, Margo Martin, and Walt Nauta as recipients of these payments. According to the CLC, these individuals held junior positions with salaries below the maximum for full-time White House employees, which was $195,200 in 2025. Harp, Harris, and Martin reportedly received an additional $45,000 each, bringing their total compensation close to the maximum, while Nauta received an additional $20,000. The CLC asserts that accepting such payments constitutes a violation of U.S. law. Kedric Payne, vice president, general counsel, and senior director for ethics at the Campaign Legal Center, emphasized that laws prohibiting supplemental income for government employees are crucial to ensure public servants' loya...

It’s Been 25 Years Since 9/11. Did the Terrorists Win?

It’s Been 25 Years Since 9/11. Did the Terrorists Win?

We are more divided, the world is less secure, and many of our bedrock principles and ideals are eroding

Senator Gary Peters Probes ODNI Workforce Cuts Amid 9/11 Anniversary Concerns

Senator Gary Peters Probes ODNI Workforce Cuts Amid 9/11 Anniversary Concerns

U.S. Senator Gary Peters (D-Mich.), Ranking Member of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, has initiated an inquiry into the significant workforce reductions at the Office of the Director of National Intelligence (ODNI). This action comes as the nation observes the 25th anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks, an event that led to the creation of the DNI role to enhance intelligence coordination. Senator Peters has sent a letter to the new DNI, Jay Clayton, demanding an accounting of personnel decisions made by former acting DNI Bill Pulte, who oversaw substantial layoffs. Peters has also directed Clayton to preserve all existing and future records related to counterterrorism activities, personnel decisions, resource allocation, and prioritization, along with any data supporting the administration's counterterrorism strategies. The inquiry highlights concerns that these cuts, implemented by the Trump administration, may be detrimental to national security by eroding expertise ...

Smithsonian Secretary Lonnie Bunch Resigns Amidst Trump Administration Attacks on Institution's Portrayal of American History

Smithsonian Secretary Lonnie Bunch Resigns Amidst Trump Administration Attacks on Institution's Portrayal of American History

Lonnie Bunch, Secretary of the Smithsonian Institution, has announced his resignation after seven years in the role, amidst mounting attacks from the Trump administration. The administration has accused the Smithsonian's leadership of adopting an 'ideological framework' that presents a 'radical view' of American history, rather than celebrating it as a shared national inheritance. These accusations intensified following a White House report in July that criticized the Smithsonian Institution for engaging in 'extreme political activism.' The report was prompted by President Trump's March 2025 executive order, 'Restoring Truth and Sanity to American History,' which directed Vice President J.D. Vance to remove 'improper ideology' from Smithsonian institutions. Bunch, who met with President Trump in August 2025, has consistently affirmed the Smithsonian's independence from political influence and its commitment to telling the complex story of the nation.

Trump administration proposes dropping huge swath of immigrants from US census

Trump administration proposes dropping huge swath of immigrants from US census

By Julia Harte Sept 9 (Reuters) - The Trump administration proposed on Wednesday changing the national census to include only U.S. citizens and permanent residents, a move that could significantly change how much political representation and federal funding each state receives. The U.S.

Smithsonian marks 25th anniversary of 9/11 with a display of rare artifacts

Smithsonian marks 25th anniversary of 9/11 with a display of rare artifacts

The Smithsonian's National Museum of American History is honoring the 25th anniversary of the Sept. 11 attacks with a special exhibit