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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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Trump Administration Fires Top Copyright Official After Removing Library of Congress Head

This move comes shortly after President Donald Trump removed Carla Hayden, the first woman and first African American to lead the Library of Congress, as part of an ongoing effort to remove government officials perceived as opposing his administration.

International Business Times

Trump Fires Librarian Of US Congress

US President Donald Trump has fired the country's top librarian, his spokeswoman confirmed Friday, cutting short the term of the only woman and first African American to take on the role.

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Trump fired the Librarian of Congress. Now Dems want to change the hiring process - Roll Call

Congress should have that power, not the president, some say, after Trump removed Library of Congress head Carla Hayden from her post.

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Trump Fires First Female Librarian Of Congress, Draws Backlash From Democrats: 'Disgraceful'

President Trump has terminated Librarian of Congress Carla Hayden from her position, with a year left before her term ends, drawing backlash from Democratic leaders who said the GOP leader's "ignorant decision" will have an impact on American libraries.

International Business Times

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.”

Roll Call

Asian American veterans share emotional stories 50 years after Vietnam war: ‘Looking like the enemy’

In one video, a former marine describes how a sergeant hit him on his first night in Vietnam because he assumed he was Vietnamese

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Microsoft's Windows 95 startup sound has been immortalized in the Library of Congress

The US Library of Congress has decided to immortalize the Windows 95 startup sound in the National Recording Registry.

Tom’s Hardware

Where did April Fools’ Day come from? The tradition explained

From France to Iceland to the United States, April Fools’ Day is a full 24 hours of practical jokes, elaborate hoaxes and sticky notes

The Independent UK

Fires, wars and bureaucracy: The tumultuous journey to establish the US National Archives

Some of the United States’ most important historical documents, including the Declaration of Independence, the Constitution, the Bill of Rights and the Emancipation Proclamation, are housed in the U.S. National Archives. Beyond these high-profile items, it also preserves lesser-known but no less vital records, such as national park master plans,…

The Conversation

How Presidents Day has evolved from reverence to retail

George Washington was uneasy about the idea of commemorating his life

The Independent UK

Pennsylvania governor spurns Peta’s offer to replace Punxsutawney Phil with cake on Groundhog Day

Animal rights group suggested replacing the famous marmot with vegan cake to forecast the end of winter

The Guardian - US

Five Latino Led Films Among the 2024 Inductees of the National Film Registry

Robert Rodriguez's 'Spy Kids' is among the group promoted by congressman Joaquín Castro

Latin Times

National Film Registry adds Dirty Dancing, No Country for Old Men, The Social Network and more

The registry added 25 new films to the Library of Congress, bringing their total to 900

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Dirty Dancing, Spy Kids in film registry

Every year, the Library of Congress spotlights 25 of cinema's most important movies for preservation

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Burt Bacharach's Papers Donated To Library Of Congress

Renowned composer Burt Bacharach's extensive music collection donated to Library of Congress by widow, Jane Bacharach, for preservation and research purposes.

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Police arrest man who had torch lighter, flare gun at Capitol doors - Roll Call

Capitol Police arrested a man Tuesday afternoon who was stopped during a screening at the Capitol Visitor Center, the department said.

The Conversation

Jimmy Carter at 100: how his life outside the White House proves he’s long been ahead of his time

On October 1, Jimmy Carter, the United States’ 39th president, turns 100.

Reason

It's Time to Confront Failures of Justice (Part II)

Serious crime and failures of justice aren't going away.

Latin Times

Joaquin Castro seeks public submissions of Latino films for national preservation

The Congressman from Texas has launched a public call for nominations of Latino-driven films to be considered for the National Film Registry at the Library of Congress. Joaquín Castro has been promoting Latino movies for three years in a row.

The Independent UK

Library of Congress launches new 'Collecting Memories' exhibit in a bid to draw more tourists

The Library of Congress is unveiling an eclectic new exhibit drawing on the institution’s vast historical archives and designed to make the Library a more popular and accessible destination for visitors and tourists

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Democrats decry ‘very, very harmful’ riders in Legislative Branch bill - Roll Call

Rep. Rosa DeLauro praised a modest spending boost for Congress but slammed a provision that would block DEI programs.

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House Legislative Branch spending bill would boost Capitol Police, GAO - Roll Call

House Republican appropriators on Wednesday released the draft text of a $7.1 billion fiscal 2025 Legislative Branch spending bill.

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