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Trump orders sweeping review of Smithsonian museums

The Trump administration announced a comprehensive review of eight major Smithsonian museums on Tuesday to ensure their exhibitions align with the president's directive to "celebrate American exceptionalism" and remove what the White House termed "divisive or partisan narratives." The sweeping…

Smithsonian to restore Trump impeachment mentions after backlash

The Smithsonian National Museum of American History announced Saturday that it will restore references to President Trump's two impeachments to its presidential exhibit "in the coming weeks," following intense public backlash over their quiet removal in July.

Smithsonian removes Trump impeachment references after White House pressure

The Smithsonian's National Museum of American History quietly removed references to Donald Trump's two impeachment proceedings from its exhibits in July, following pressure from the White House as part of what museum officials described as a "content review" process. The…

White House to add $200M privately funded ballroom in the largest renovation in decades

The Trump administration announced Thursday that it will begin construction in September on a $200 million White House ballroom, fulfilling a long-standing presidential vision to create adequate space for hosting world leaders and major state functions.

Trump admin orders Muir Woods to remove inclusive historical signage

The National Park Service has removed educational signage at Muir Woods National Monument in California that highlighted Indigenous land stewardship, women's conservation efforts, and problematic aspects of historical figures—marking the first confirmed implementation of the Trump administration's directive to eliminate…

Yale Art Gallery rejects federal grants over new DEI rules

Yale University Art Gallery has withdrawn two federal grant applications worth approximately $200,000 due to new anti-diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) rules implemented by the Trump administration, opting instead to use its endowment to fund an upcoming exhibition on the…

National Parks’ negative signage order prompts outpouring of support for parks and historical accuracy

Following an executive order titled "Restoring Truth and Sanity to American History," the Trump administration installed signs across national parks asking visitors to report "negative" depictions of American history, but instead of identifying problematic content, visitors overwhelmingly used the feedback…

Mysterious gold television at National Mall shows Trump and Epstein dancing

A mysterious gold-sprayed television installation has appeared on the National Mall, displaying footage of Donald Trump dancing alongside convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, prompting an angry response from the White House which called the anonymous artists "liberal activists masquerading as…