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Have sections of the US Constitution gone missing from government website?

A Library of Congress website temporarily omitted parts of Article 1 due to a coding error corrected later that day.

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A Trump ally pushed to jail people without explanation — and suddenly, the Constitution’s ban on it disappears from a government site

This level of vigilance is commendable.

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Trump has fired the head of the Library of Congress, but the 225-year-old institution remains a ‘library for all’ – so far

Carla Hayden, the 14th librarian of Congress, who has held the position since 2016, received an unexpected email on May 8, 2025.

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47 Rare And Interesting Historical Photographs You Don’t Get To See In Textbooks

Who knew Mrs. Coolidge had a pet raccoon?

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Travel Back In Time With These 47 Stunning Photos Of 1920s D.C.

Would you like to walk the streets of Washington, D.C., a century ago?

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50 Historical Photos Of Washington, D.C., From The 1920s That Are Vintage US At Its Best

Would you like to walk the streets of Washington, D.C., a century ago?

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Fresh off Trump firings, Library of Congress stares down a proposed cut

The past two months have brought uncertainty for the Library of Congress, after the president fired two top leaders and now as GOP appropriators take aim.

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White House shows off a stern-looking Trump portrait with a knock-off Austin Powers twist

Reminiscent of his 2023 mug shot, the new close-up image shows Trump wearing a navy suit and red tie against a dark backdrop ... and with a very serious expression on his face

The Independent UK

Time Leaves Its Fingerprints: 40 Places That Barely Recognize Themselves Anymore

How often do we stop to pay attention to changing surroundings?

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Washington Post Article Stresses the Library of Congress's Name, but Largely Ignores Judicial Precedent …

that treats the Library of Congress as an Executive Branch department as to Presidential removal of the Librarian.

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Firing, hiring and a mystery: The 225-year-old Library of Congress has never had a moment like this

The Library of Congress, a 225-year-old Washington institution, has never had a moment like this

The Independent UK

Donald Trump accused of ‘executive overreach,’ faces criticism from Democrats AND Republicans

Trump's penchant for favoritism is not sitting well with his supporters.

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As Library of Congress crisis deepens, lawmakers tread carefully - Roll Call

Trump’s bid to exert control over the Library of Congress has resulted in a power struggle between the legislative and executive branches.

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Two Trump appointees escorted out of Library of Congress amid White House takeover, report says

Trump’s firing of the head of the Library of Congress comes as White House officials can’t say what agency does

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Trump taps Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche as acting head of Library of Congress - Roll Call

Critics cite separation of powers concerns: “You can’t name an executive branch official to head a legislative branch agency.”

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If You Wondered What Japan Looked Like In The 1800s, Here Are 38 Photos From That Time

These fascinating pictures let you catch a glimpse of what life was like in 19th century Japan.

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Trump abruptly fires Librarian of Congress Carla Hayden - Roll Call

Trump has fired Carla Hayden, the longtime head of the Library of Congress, a move Democrats panned as “callous” and “ignorant.”

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If You Wondered What Japan Looked Like In The 1800s, Here Are 40 Photos From That Time

These fascinating pictures let you catch a glimpse of what life was like in 19th century Japan.

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50 Photos Of Legendary People You Probably Didn’t Know Were Ever Photographed (New Pics)

Do you know how the famous painter Vincent Van Gogh looked when he was young?

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56 Rare Photos Of Famous Historical Figures (New Pics)

Do you know how the famous painter Vincent Van Gogh looked when he was young?

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I tried using ChatGPT to restore old photos, here’s how to really do it

How to use ChatGPT to restore old photos.

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The Windows 95 start-up sound and the Minecraft soundtrack have been added to the US Library of Congress list of nationally significant recordings

One is significant to my childhood, at the very least.

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72 Really Old Maps That Were Once Key To Exploration And Navigation

If an atlas was your favorite ‘book’ as a child and spending time on Google Maps is now a favored pastime, welcome to the best post you’ll see all day. The post 72 Really Old Maps That Were Once Key To Exploration And Navigation first appeared on Bored Panda.

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People Are Sharing Pics Of Life 100 Years Ago, And They Might Put Things In A New Perspective

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Rare portraits reveal the humanity of the slaves who revolted on the Amistad

On the night of July 1, 1839, 53 enslaved Africans revolted aboard the slaving schooner La Amistad – Spanish for “Friendship” – while they were being shipped to a plantation in Puerto Príncipe, Cuba.

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