Trump Administration Dismisses Entire National Science Board, Sparking Debate Over Scientific Independence 
Trump Says U.S. Navy Destroyers Passed Strait of Hormuz Under Iranian Fire 
Israel Expands Gaza Restricted Zones, Raising Concerns for Civilians and Aid Access 
Russia Downs Over 50 Drones Near Moscow Ahead of Victory Day Ceasefire 
Rubio Approves $25.8 Billion Weapons Sale to Middle East Allies 
Judge Delays SEC Settlement With Elon Musk Over Twitter Stock Disclosure Case 
Medicare to Cover GLP-1 Weight-Loss and Diabetes Drugs Starting July 1 
U.S. Budget Airlines Seek $2.5 Billion Government Aid Amid Rising Jet Fuel Costs 
TikTok Nears $400 Million Settlement With Trump Administration Over Child Privacy Lawsuit 
Google Secures Pentagon AI Deal for Classified Projects 
Rubio Presses Italy Over Iran Support as Tensions Test U.S.-Italy Alliance 
FEMA Reinstates Employees After Dissent Letter, Signaling Shift in Workforce Stability 
China Banks Halt New Loans to Sanctioned Refineries Amid U.S.-Iran Oil Crackdown 
U.S., South Korea Launch Shipbuilding Partnership Initiative 
US Adds European Union to Section 301 Watchlist Amid Trade Concerns 
Judge Rules DOGE Humanities Grant Cuts Unconstitutional 
U.S. Sanctions Former DR Congo President Joseph Kabila Over Rebel Support 
President Donald Trump issued a new executive order Thursday to remove what he called “improper, divisive, or anti-American ideology” from the Smithsonian Institution, reigniting debates over U.S. historical narratives. The order, titled “Restoring Truth and Sanity to American History,” assigns Vice President JD Vance, a member of the Smithsonian’s Board of Regents, to oversee the directive.
The move targets exhibits that Trump claims promote a “false revision” of American history. The National Museum of African American History and Culture was singled out for allegedly portraying values like “hard work,” “individualism,” and “the nuclear family” as aspects of “White culture.” The order also criticizes the American Women’s History Museum for allegedly planning to highlight male athletes in women’s sports.
Trump’s order aligns with his broader push to dismantle diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives across federal institutions. It also mandates the Interior Department to restore national monuments, memorials, and parks altered in recent years, especially those removed amid racial justice protests.
While the White House declined further comment, neither the Smithsonian nor the museums named have publicly responded. The Smithsonian is the world’s largest museum and research complex, encompassing 21 museums, 14 research centers, and the National Zoo.
Critics view the executive order as a political move to reshape U.S. cultural institutions ahead of the 2024 election. Trump has long opposed the removal of Confederate statues and earlier this year reinstated the names Fort Bragg and Fort Benning, despite federal bans on honoring Confederate generals.
The order intensifies Trump’s cultural legacy ambitions, following his self-appointment as chairman of the Kennedy Center. As debates over historical representation continue, this latest directive could have lasting impact on how American history is taught and remembered.
