Trump Takes Aim at Smithsonian, Wading Into Race and Biology

His executive order faulted an exhibit which “promotes the view that race is not a biological reality but a social construct,” a widely held position in the scientific community.

The New York Times - 2d

Trump targets Smithsonian funding for programs with "improper ideology"

President Trump signed an executive order targeting funding for Smithsonian Institution programs that he says contain "divisive, race-centered ideology."

CBS News - 5d

Trump executive order targets the Smithsonian over 'divisive, race-centered ideology'

President Trump threatened to block funding for Smithsonian exhibitions that discuss racism and ordered the restoration of monuments taken down because of their celebration of racist figures.

Los Angeles Times - 6d

Sen. Cory Booker holds an overnight speech taking aim at the Trump administration

Sen. Cory Booker delivered an overnight speech on the Senate floor to criticize the Trump administration's actions.

NBC News - 1d

Senate GOP races toward vote on Trump agenda blueprint

Senate Republicans are racing to consider a compromise budget resolution as they look to advance President Trump’s legislative agenda, with a vote potentially taking place this week. House and ...

The Hill - 2d

Trump executive order on Smithsonian targets funding for programs with 'improper ideology'

President Donald Trump has signed an executive order on the Smithsonian Institution that targets funding to programs that contain what he calls “divisive narratives” and “improper ideology.”

ABC News - 6d

Trump will not stop until every American relic reflects his imaginary world view | Kellie Carter Jackson

The US president’s attack on the Smithsonian isn’t about truth. It’s about erasure, and ‘erasure is violence’. Last week, Donald Trump issued another executive order, this one aimed directly at ...

The Guardian - 1d

Trump’s Order to the Smithsonian Distorts Teaching of American History

The assumption that there is a standard, agreed-upon truth about the country’s past is a fantasy; but when declared by a sitting president, it becomes a provocation.

The New York Times - 2d

Kim Mulkey reflects on interaction with Will Wade at LSU as Wade returns to Power Four

LSU women's basketball coach Kim Mulkey shared a story about Will Wade after Wade got the head coaching job at NC State

Yahoo Sports - 2d

Liberal candidate wins Wisconsin Supreme Court race in blow to Trump, Musk

Susan Crawford was projected to win an open seat on the Wisconsin Supreme Court race, keeping the high court’s 4-3 liberal majority intact and delivering a blow to Elon Musk and President Trump, ...

The Hill - 1d

Scott Walker on Wisconsin race: Trump voters 'don't vote in spring elections'

Former Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker (R) brushed off the results from Tuesday’s state Supreme Court race, saying that Trump voters often “don’t vote in spring elections.” “I‘ve said this for months. ...

The Hill - 19h

Luka Doncic, LeBron tried to recreate iconic LeBron/Dwyane Wade photo

It wasn't exactly a perfect attempts, but Luka Doncic and LeBron James tried to recreate that iconic photo with James and Dwyane Wade.

Yahoo Sports - 2d

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's best case vs. Nikola Jokić's best ever: This MVP race is a riddle

With a handful of games to play before votes are tallied, let's take one last look at this year's MVP race.

Yahoo Sports - 18h

The right’s legal heavyweight takes on Trump

President Trump has an unlikely foe in his efforts to target Big Law firms: Paul Clement. Clement is a conservative legal heavyweight who served as solicitor general in President George W. Bush’s ...

The Hill - 21h

Trump is whitewashing US history and embracing 'alternative facts'

It’s impossible for the Smithsonian to truthfully tell the American story without mentioning racism, sexism and other forms of discrimination, bigotry and flaws.

The Hill - 1d

Jon Stewart on Trump 'methods' to stay in White House: 'Think you tried one a few years ago'

Comedian Jon Stewart waded into the conversation around a possible third term for President Trump and other methods he could use to circumvent constitutional limits, saying he believes Trump has ...

The Hill - 1d

Morning Report — Trump, GOP stress tests take center stage

In today’s issue: It’s a big week by Washington’s yardstick. Will President Trump’s new tariffs, scheduled to take effect Wednesday, weaken U.S. growth? Will Wisconsin and Florida election ...

The Hill - 1d

The 'Dirty 15' percent: Some countries will take a harder hit from Trump's tariffs

Trump has pointed to America's trade deficits as he argues that virtually all trading partners are "taking advantage" of the U.S.

CNBC - 1d

The Windsor Knot Takes Washington

President Trump and his cabinet favor this style for their neck ties.

The New York Times - 2d

4 Republicans join Senate Democrats to rebuke Trump tariffs on Canada

The Senate voted Wednesday on a measure aimed at blocking tariffs on Canadian products.

CBS News - 8h

Which products will be affected by new tariffs announced by Trump?

President Trump rolled out new tariffs on April 2 aimed at easing trade imbalances. Here's which products could become more expensive as a result.

CBS News - 9h

Live updates: Trump's tariffs take center stage this week

President Trump, and the economy, face a consequential week, as the president's promised reciprocal tariffs are slated to go into effect on Wednesday. Trump will announce the details of his ...

The Hill - 2d

Danish PM heads to Greenland as Trump seeks control of the Arctic territory

Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen is traveling to Greenland for a visit aimed at building the trust of Greenlandic officials as the Trump administration is seeking control of the Arctic ...

ABC News - 17h

Trump to announce new tariffs and Susan Crawford wins in Wisconsin race: Morning Rundown

Donald Trump is expected to announce new tariffs.

NBC News - 21h

Flores homers again and Matos and Wade also go deep to help Giants cap sweep of Astros with 6-3 win

Wilmer Flores homered again and Luis Matos and LaMonte Wade Jr. also went deep to lead the San Francisco Giants to a 6-3 win over the Houston Astros on Wednesday to complete a three-game sweep. ...

Yahoo Sports - 10h

Wrexham squad talk about making history - Longman

Ryan Longman says the Wrexham squad are openly discussing their aim of clinching promotion as the race for a top two spot in League One heats up.

Yahoo Sports - 3h

Groups sue over Trump’s order requiring proof of citizenship to vote

Three organizations sued Monday over President Trump’s executive order that aims to require proof of citizenship when individuals register to vote. The lawsuit claims Trump is overstepping his ...

The Hill - 2d

A Competitive Race for Mike Waltz’s Seat Rattles Republicans

Democrats are hoping to do better in Florida’s Sixth District than they did in November, when President Trump won it by 30 points.

The New York Times - 3d

Trump Says His Tariffs Will Take Effect Wednesday

The president did not reveal the details of his plan to impose reciprocal tariffs the same day, but suggested he would move ahead with import taxes on trading partners.

The New York Times - 1d

Russell Vought, Trump’s Budget Chief, Wants to Cut ‘Woke’ Spending

Russell T. Vought, leader of the Office of Management and Budget, aims to marry extreme austerity with his Christian values.

The New York Times - 5d

Law Firm Skadden Arps Seeks Deal to Avert Trump Executive Order

The discussions come as President Trump has taken aim at WilmerHale, another big law firm. Other major firms are said to be trying to cut deals with the White House.

The New York Times - 6d

Trump signs executive order targeting ticket scalping, reselling

President Trump signed an executive order on Monday aimed to crack down on ticket scalping and resale practices, alongside rock star Kid Rock. The order will direct the Federal Trade Commission and ...

The Hill - 2d

As Trump rewrites even America’s history, institutions have two choices – submit or find ways to resist | Charlotte Higgins

The Smithsonian’s museums have been ordered to root out ‘divisive narratives’. It’s part of a pattern: the battle lines are now clear. It has come to this: we are now in Ministry of Truth ...

The Guardian - 2d

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