Trump Orders Smithsonian to Promote ‘American Greatness’ in Executive Order
The president complained in an executive order that the Smithsonian had advanced “narratives that portray American and Western values as inherently harmful and oppressive.”
It Is Happening Every Day, Every Where
The president complained in an executive order that the Smithsonian had advanced “narratives that portray American and Western values as inherently harmful and oppressive.”
More than a dozen federal agencies have reinstated employees and immediately placed them on administrative leave, according to court filings.
The report has raised concerns about national park access and maintenance heading into the summer travel season.
Some rangers decided it was worth the risk to speak out online about their firings and share their love of the National Park Service.
The president, who has assailed California’s leaders over wildfires, issued the directive in an executive order that was dated Friday but released on Sunday.
Trump also renamed Denali, North America’s tallest peak, as Mount McKinley, despite objections from Alaska’s senators.
The former North Dakota governor is expected to face sharp questions about his ties to the oil and gas industry.
Doug Burgum, President-elect Donald J. Trump’s pick to be interior secretary, said he would sell some holdings if confirmed. He held on to his investments while running North Dakota.
The president-elect made inaccurate claims about his predecessor’s energy policies and repeated familiar falsehoods on a number of topics.