White House to vet Smithsonian exhibits to ensure they 'align with Trump's interpretation' of US history
Smithsonian exhibits should be accurate, patriotic, and enlightening – ensuring they remain places of learning, wonder and national pride for generations to come, the White House demanded.
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The recession door opens
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IDF chiefs break ranks
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Beijing steps up as Washington steps back
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Under Trump, 'the federal government itself is a threat': Report details plot to subvert 2026 elections
The administration is setting the stage for election subversion. This power play poses a grave threat to the future of US election infrastructure. It is also, in many respects, illegal.
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Hiroshima anniversary – RAAF flying boat vs atom bomb
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The US is a very foreign country
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The rise of totalitarianism – 12 similarities between 1930s Germany and 2020s America - Part 2
The parallels between today’s America and the Germany of a century ago are profound – and are becoming more relevant with each passing day. Sadly, what was considered inconceivable a few years ago has now become a possibility: the development of a totalitarian state in America. Adrian Lipscomb continues from Part 1 of this series.
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