Lonnie Bunch will leave the Smithsonian at year’s end after sustained White House scrutiny over how the institution presents American history to the public. Bunch, the Smithsonian Institution’s secretary since 2019, announced his departure with “very mixed emotions and heartfelt gratitude,” The Associated Press reported. The Smithsonian said he will leave at the end of […] The post Lonnie Bunch to retire as Smithsonian chief after Trump history dispute appeared first on American Almanac .
Lonnie Bunch will leave the Smithsonian at year’s end after sustained White House scrutiny over how the institution presents American history to the public. Bunch, the Smithsonian Institution’s secretary since 2019, announced his departure with “very mixed emotions and heartfelt gratitude,” The Associated Press reported . The Smithsonian said he will leave at the end of 2026. His retirement follows a widening dispute between President Donald Trump’s administration and Smithsonian leaders over museum exhibits, educational materials and the telling of American history. The clash has centered heavily on the National Museum of American History in Washington. Bunch did not give a specific reason for leaving. That distinction…Open
Thursday will mark one year since Charlie Kirk was assassinated by a leftist on a Utah college campus. A day that should be one of reflection and national unity is instead reportedly being used by Georgetown University students to hold a Charlie Kirk look-alike contest. Turning Point USA spokesman Andrew Kolvet told Fox News Digital […]
Voting rights organizations had challenged a Trump administration overhaul of a government database, arguing it could be used to disenfranchise eligible voters.
Artist Scott LoBaido calls for the 9/11 ceremony not to be disrupted despite New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani's appearance on Tuesday's "Bianca Across The Nation."
President Trump is ramping up his trade war ahead of the GOP's midterm convention in Texas. New York Times Chief White House Correspondent Peter Baker, Author of "To the Contrary" on Substack Charlie Sykes, University of Michigan Economics Professor Justin Wolfers and MS NOW Contributor Paola Ramos join Alicia Menendez with their analysis.
President Trump used an address marking the upcoming 9/11 anniversary to recount a disputed story about his own presence at Ground Zero after the attacks. New York Times Chief White House Correspondent Peter Baker and retired U.S. Army Lt. General Mark Hertling join Alicia Menendez to share their thoughts.
President Trump on Tuesday morning gave remarks at a Steel Across America event to honor first responders and the victims of the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks. The event featured a steel beam recovered from the South Tower of the World Trade Center site, a traveling memorial created by the Towers to Tunnels Foundation. That organization provides assistance to the families of first responders and servicemembers who have died or suffered devastating injuries in the line of duty. #9/11 #Memorial #WorldTradeCenter #Trump #FirstResponders
State of the Union: Britain, together with France and Canada, announced new trade restrictions on West Bank settlements. The post UK Sanctions Israeli Settlements, Says West Bank Occupation Is ‘Unlawful’ appeared first on The American Conservative .
Britain, France, and Canada rolled out new sanctions on Israeli settlements in the West Bank Tuesday. In a joint statement that was also signed by nine other European countries, the governments announced the imposition of “restrictions on trade in goods with settlements which are illegal under international law,” and called on Israel to “immediately halt the expansion of settlements and civilian administrative powers, ensure accountability for settler violence, and investigate allegations against Israeli forces.” The restrictions will bar the importation of products from West Bank settlements, as well as certain services associated with settlement expansion (like finance and construction). By imposing sanctions, the government of…Open
