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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.

Roll Call

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

The Independent UK

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.

Roll Call

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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.

Roll Call

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

The Independent UK

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.

Roll Call

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

Digital Camera World

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.

Roll Call

Carla Hayden Fired: What Is A 'Librarian of Congress' and How Much Does The Role Make

US President Donald Trump abruptly fired Dr Carla Hayden from her position as the Librarian of Congress.

International Business Times UK

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

The Independent UK

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.

Roll Call

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.

International Business Times

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.

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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.”

The Independent UK

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.

The Independent UK

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 Conversation

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 Independent UK

How Presidents Day has evolved from reverence to retail

George Washington was uneasy about the idea of commemorating his life

The Guardian - US

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

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