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politics12 hrs agoUpdated
White House Report Says Smithsonian Exhibits Downplay Founding Principles; Smithsonian Rejects Findings
The White House Domestic Policy Council released a 162-page report on July 5, 2026, accusing the National Museum of American History of ideological capture. The document concludes that Smithsonian leaders cannot be trusted to present America’s story honestly.
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globalnews.capolitics2 days ago
President Trump Addresses Crowd on National Mall for U.S. 250th Anniversary
President Trump spoke on the National Mall on Saturday night during events marking 250 years since U.S. independence. Thunderstorms caused a four-hour delay and reduced attendance. The speech included references to American history, military achievements, and proposed election ch…
New York Postpolitics3 days ago
Vice President JD Vance Addresses Sailors Aboard USS Kearsarge During Sail4th 250 Event
Vice President JD Vance spoke to sailors on the USS Kearsarge in New York Harbor as part of Sail4th 250. He thanked President Trump for reviving a naval tradition and marked 250 years of American history.
loudwire.comworld4 days ago
Washington D.C. to Host Largest Fireworks Display in U.S. History
The Fourth of July celebration in Washington D.C. will feature what organizers describe as the largest fireworks show in American history. Pyrotecnico, a company with more than a century of experience, is managing the display.
azernews.azpolitics4 days ago
U.S. marks 250th anniversary with historical displays
Official events present a version of American history focused on select figures. Local groups have added temporary notes at sites where information panels were removed earlier this year.
Fox Newspolitics20 days ago
Watchdog Urges Smithsonian Museum to Withdraw from Educator Retreat
A watchdog group has called on the Smithsonian's National Museum of African American History and Culture to skip an upcoming academic retreat. The request centers on one workshop leader's past statements and curriculum work.
abcnews.go.compolitics34 days ago
President Plans G7 Trip After UFC Event at White House
The president stated plans to attend the G7 summit in France immediately after hosting UFC championship fights on the White House south lawn. The post described the event as one of the most entertaining nights in American history.
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Washington Examinerpolitics38 days ago
Trump Touts Tax Cuts and New Child Savings Accounts at Cabinet Meeting Amid Poor Polling on Cost of Living
President Trump met with his Cabinet this week and pointed to the One Big Beautiful Bill Act as the largest tax cuts in American history. The administration is promoting several new policies aimed at lowering costs for families.
Fox Newspolitics53 days ago
President Trump Announces National Garden of American Heroes in West Potomac Park
President Trump announced plans to create a National Garden of American Heroes featuring statues in West Potomac Park along the Potomac River in Washington, D.C. The project is intended to transform the currently open area into a landscaped space with statues of figures from Amer…