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Library of Congress appoints Arthur Sze to a second 1-year term as US poet laureate

U.S. poet laureate Arthur Sze has been appointed to a second one-year term by the Library of Congress

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Full list: The 25 classic movies being added to National Film Registry this year

As if they’d leave Clueless off the list

The Independent UK

Copyright Office head asks Supreme Court to keep her in role - Roll Call

Filing is the latest battle in war over whether the head of copyright office can remain in office despite Trump firing her.

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GAO, Library of Congress avoid cuts in Legislative Branch bill - Roll Call

Senate appropriators Sunday unveiled a $7.3 billion fiscal 2026 Legislative Branch appropriations bill, part of a deal to end the shutdown.

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Capitol Historical Society names Library of Congress alum Roswell Encina new CEO - Roll Call

Roswell Encina, former communications officer for the Library of Congress, will be president and CEO of the U.S. Capitol Historical Society.

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Supreme Court asked to allow removal of Copyright Office head - Roll Call

The Trump administration asked the Supreme Court on Monday to allow the removal of Shira Perlmutter as Copyright Office head.

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8 Comic Book Sleeves Just as Good as Mylar

Mylar comic book sleeves are the gold standard for protecting comic books. The Library of Congress uses Mylar film and sleeves to protect historical documents. Mylar, a transparent form of polyester, is considered an “archival quality” product. If you use Mylar correctly to protect your comics, then they should last…

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Arthur Sze is appointed US poet laureate as the Library of Congress faces challenges

The Library of Congress has named Arthur Sze as the new U.S. poet laureate

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Appeals court halts firing of Copyright Office head Shira Perlmutter - Roll Call

A federal appeals court ordered Shira Perlmutter reinstated Wednesday as the register of copyrights at the Library of Congress.

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How StoryCorps Works and How You Can Tell Your Story

StoryCorps has recorded conversations between thousands of people, and anyone can participate. National facilitator Alan Jinich explains how to share your story.

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7 Pricey and Durable Mylar Sleeves for Your Comics

Durable Mylar sleeves are made from acid-free polyester. Mylar is usually 2 mil to 4 mil thick as well. So, this makes it thicker than most other comparable comic book protection products. Mylar is probably the best standard for protecting your comic book products. If you use Mylar sleeves and…

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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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Significant parts of the Constitution were quietly removed from the Congress website

The Library of Congress said the missing sections were a 'coding error'

The Independent UK

‘A privilege and a great pleasure’: inside the 5,000-item Stephen Sondheim collection

A treasure trove of manuscripts, notebooks and recordings from the theatre legend has been acquired by the Library of Congress in Washington DC

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Appropriators advance Legislative Branch bill without GAO cuts - Roll Call

Senate appropriators approved a fiscal 2026 Legislative Branch bill that would boost spending for Congress while avoiding cuts to the GAO.

The Independent UK

What to know about Fourth of July holiday origins and traditions

Fireworks are a cornerstone of America's Fourth of July celebrations, but that can make the spirited holiday dangerous

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House appropriators approve Legislative Branch bill with GAO cuts - Roll Call

The House Appropriations Committee advanced a draft spending bill that would slash the budget for the Government Accountability Office.

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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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Stephen Sondheim's papers go to Library of Congress, offering a look into a Broadway genius

Manuscripts, music and lyric drafts, recordings, notebooks and scrapbooks from Stephen Sondheim have been donated to the Library of Congress

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House subcommittee advances Legislative Branch spending bill - Roll Call

A proposal to cut the GAO's budget nearly in half could cause Congress to miss out on billions of dollars in savings, Democrats say.

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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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Commercial AI “goes beyond established fair use,” Copyright Office says – but the win for artists was quickly dashed with an “unprecedented power grab”

The Copyright Office proposed a way both artists and AI could thrive. Then, the drama began

The Independent UK

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

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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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