The White House has mandated a comprehensive review of the Smithsonian museums and exhibitions in preparation for the nation’s 250th birthday, aiming to align the institution’s content with the President’s interpretation of American history. This review encompasses all public-facing content, including social media and educational materials, to ensure alignment with the President’s vision of celebrating American exceptionalism and removing any divisive narratives. The Smithsonian, while reaffirming its commitment to factual presentation, will collaborate with the White House, Congress, and its Board of Regents on this matter. The review, which will initially focus on eight museums, will require the submission of materials and corrective actions to replace what is deemed “divisive” language with “unifying” descriptions.
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Following the recent shooting at the CDC, Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. declined to attribute the attack to vaccine misinformation. Despite the shooter’s stated concerns regarding the COVID vaccine, and the CDC staff’s acknowledgment of the dangers of misinformation, Kennedy asserted the need to avoid penalizing questions about vaccines. In an interview, he expressed a desire to return the CDC to “gold standard science,” while also criticizing the U.S. government’s pandemic response and vaccine efforts. Kennedy defended his department’s decision to pull vaccine development contracts, despite criticism from other health experts.
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Reports suggest the U.S. and Russia are considering a “West Bank-style” occupation of Ukraine as a potential solution to end the ongoing war. This proposal would grant Russia economic and military control over occupied Ukrainian territories, mirroring Israel’s control of the West Bank. The plan, reportedly discussed between U.S. and Russian representatives, including former President Trump’s envoy, aims to circumvent the Ukrainian constitution’s limitations on ceding territory without a referendum. Ukrainian President Zelensky has rejected any territorial concessions, but the proposed deal may be put in place.
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A California man and former Trump voter, Brian Gavidia, was detained by immigration agents during a federal operation, leading him to believe he was targeted due to his race. Gavidia, who is now part of a lawsuit challenging immigration enforcement tactics, recounted how he was pushed against a wall and questioned about his citizenship. Department of Homeland Security officials maintain that such allegations of targeting are false, stating that enforcement operations are highly targeted and based on legal status. The case is now before the U.S. Supreme Court, which will decide the fate of restrictions limiting broad-based immigration enforcement in Los Angeles.
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According to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, Vladimir Putin is expected to benefit from his upcoming summit with Donald Trump in three key ways. Zelensky believes Putin seeks a photo opportunity with Trump, views the meeting on U.S. soil as a personal victory, and anticipates the potential postponement of sanctions. The meeting, to be held in Alaska, is the first between the two leaders since 2021, and the White House has framed the discussions as a fact-finding mission. Zelensky also received a call from Trump which included the message that Russia may want to end the war, but he emphasized that this was unclear.
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Kim Davis, the former Kentucky County Court Clerk, has filed a lawsuit petitioning the Supreme Court to overturn Obergefell v. Hodges, seeking to appeal a ruling that requires her to pay damages for denying a marriage license to a gay couple. Davis, represented by the Liberty Counsel, argues her religious freedom is violated by the existence of marriage equality. Critics, like Dan Canon, believe the court is unlikely to take the case, although the current court is seen as politically motivated. The core argument, shared by some conservatives, is that the mere existence of same-sex marriage oppresses Christians, a perspective that could threaten LGBTQ+ rights.
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Following the firing of the previous U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics commissioner, President Trump nominated E.J. Antoni, the Heritage Foundation’s chief economist, to lead the agency. Critics, including conservative economists, have expressed concern over Antoni’s partisan affiliations and lack of experience in statistics collection. Experts suggest that, if confirmed, Antoni could manipulate jobs data to support Trump’s claims of a “booming” economy, potentially undermining the integrity and reliability of economic data. This move has been widely criticized as undemocratic and economically dangerous, with potential consequences for policymakers and the public.
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At a town hall meeting in Chico, California, Rep. Doug LaMalfa faced intense criticism from constituents regarding the recently passed GOP budget package and President Trump’s policies. The Republican representative was met with boos upon expressing optimism about the Trump administration, followed by pointed questions and anger about the impact of the budget cuts and Trump’s trade tariffs. Constituents vocally protested LaMalfa’s defense of Medicaid cuts and his support for Trump’s immigration policies, with one attendee drawing a direct comparison between the current government’s actions and fascist regimes. The meeting concluded with the congressman receiving negative reactions to his responses.
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American teen influencer Ethan Guo has been stranded in Antarctica since June after allegedly providing false flight information. The unauthorized landing occurred during a fundraising mission for cancer research, part of Guo’s attempt to be the youngest person to fly solo to all seven continents. Facing charges for providing false information, Guo reached an agreement with prosecutors that included a $30,000 donation to a children’s cancer foundation and a three-year ban from Chilean territory. While relieved by the outcome, Guo remains stuck at a military base due to the severe Antarctic winter and the unsuitability of his plane for flight, awaiting permission to depart.
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