WASHINGTON — Staff are censoring content they fear could upset President Donald Trump. Volunteers are angry and mulling quitting, even as they work for free. Employees are repeatedly warned not to talk to the press. And the message from on high is that if you care about the Smithsonian Institution and its 17 museums in Washington, D.C., and if you …
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President Trump signed a new executive order Wednesday (Aug. 13) aimed at accelerating U.S. commercial space activity by slashing what are described as regulatory delays and expanding the nation’s launch infrastructure. The order, “Enabling Competition in the Commercial Space Industry,” directs multiple federal agencies to streamline launch licensing, fast-track spaceport construction and better support emerging in-space industries. Transportation Secretary and …
Read More »Trump says Social Security is stronger, but signs of trouble at the agency mount Axios 90TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE SOCIAL SECURITY ACT The White House (.gov) Trump claims credit for fixing Social Security as it barrels to insolvency The Washington Post Social Security marks its 90th anniversary — here’s what could happen to future benefits CNBC Social Security is 90 years old. We are …
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Muriel Bowser’s office says she is heading to the luxe vacation destination for a day to pick up her daughter As President Donald Trump and his administration pursue a hostile takeover of Washington, D.C., the city’s mayor is skipping town for a bit. Mayor Muriel Bowser’s office confirmed reports on Thursday that she left D.C. for Martha’s Vineyard. “The mayor …
Read More »Trump and Putin to spar over Ukraine peace and arms control at Alaska summit Reuters Trump and Putin to meet in Alaska for historic summit CNN Who are the US and Russian delegates meeting in Alaska to discuss Ukraine? The Guardian Why did Russia sell Alaska to the United States? Al Jazeera Russia and Ukraine Agree: A Trump Summit Is a Big Win for …
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What Trump and Putin have said they want from the summitpublished at 05:31 British Summer Time 05:31 BST Image source, EPA/Reuters Trump has been pushing hard to end the war. He promised to do so within 24 hours when elected, but so far hasn’t had success brokering a deal. He’s given a mixed picture of his hopes for today – …
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President Donald Trump announced the recipients of the 48th Kennedy Center Honors on Wednesday — the first class of honorees since he took over the arts complex this year — and a major change to the ceremony: He’ll be the host. Speaking from the center’s Hall of Nations, Trump revealed the 2025 honorees by unveiling five portraits draped in velvet. …
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National Guard personnel keep watch as travelers arrive at the entrance to Union Station near the Capitol, in Washington, D.C., on Thursday, Aug. 14, 2025. J. Scott Applewhite/AP hide caption toggle caption J. Scott Applewhite/AP WASHINGTON — The Trump administration, stepping up its crackdown on policing in the nation’s capital, on Thursday named the head of the Drug Enforcement Administration …
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Donald Trump just scrapped President Biden’s 2021 “Executive Order on Promoting Competition in the American Economy.” Singer Kid Rock, left, and US President Donald Trump during an executive order signing in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, DC, US, on Monday, March 31, 2025. The order directs the Federal Trade Commission to work with the Department of …
Read More »Thousands Ask Harvard Not to ‘Give in’ and Pay Fine to Trump The New York Times California Governor Gavin Newsom Calls for Garber’s Resignation Over Potential Trump Deal The Harvard Crimson Harvard and the Trump administration are nearing a settlement including a $500 million payment AP News Harvard Ready to Pay $500 Million for Job Training in Trump Deal Bloomberg.com As Harvard nears deal …
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