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Trump's 'Historian' Who Ranked Him Above Stalin And Hitler Was Really A Golf Caddy, New Book Reveals

Donald Trump's claim of being ranked above infamous leaders by a 'presidential historian' is traced to Dave King, a businessman and golf caddy, raising questions about credibility and political influence.

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As America approaches its 250th anniversary, The Federalist remains an indispensable guide to understanding the constitutional system and the nation’s enduring independence

More people are talking about the Declaration of Independence now than they likely have for decades, largely because of the festivities, exhibits, historical commemorations and other public events associated with the upcoming 250th anniversary of American independence.

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The soundtrack to mega-metal videogame Doom has been added to the Library Of Congress, alongside Weezer’s debut album and music by Beyoncé and Taylor Swift

The library contains sound recordings which are “culturally, historically or aesthetically important, and/or informs or reflects life in the United States”

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The original Doom soundtrack joins 'our national playlist' in the US Library of Congress

Bobby Prince's groundbreaking soundtrack is one of 25 recordings inducted into the famed Library of Congress today.

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Supreme Court ruling: The latest in history of diminishing minority voting rights

Divided along ideological lines, the U.S. Supreme Court on April 29, 2026, issued a ruling that severely weakens a provision of the landmark Voting Rights Act of 1965. That provision, known as Section 2, prohibited any discriminatory voting practice or election rule that results in less opportunity for minority groups…

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87 Rare And Interesting Photos From A Time We Will Never Get The Chance To Experience In Real Life

As much as we enjoy modern photography, there’s nothing quite like the impact of historical black-and-white snapshots of events. There’s something intensely appealing about vintage images, and we wanted to share our love of old-timey photography with you. After going through the vast archives of the internet, our team has…

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George Méliès tried to warn us about an AI robot uprising 130 years ago, and I'm not surprised

A long-lost George Méliès depicts exactly the kind of human-robot interaction you don't want to see.

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The Supreme Court may soon diminish Black political power, undoing generations of gains

Back in 2013, the Supreme Court tossed out a key provision of the Voting Rights Act regarding federal oversight of elections. It appears poised to abolish another pillar of the law.

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From flammable neighborhoods to moral hazards, fire insurance maps capture early US cities and the landscape of discrimination

Imagine a map that allows you to see what your neighborhood looked like a century ago in immense detail. What you’re thinking of is probably very much like the fire insurance maps produced from the 1860s to the 1970s for insurance companies to identify potential fire risks.

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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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The Dixson family were great Australian philanthropists, but their wealth was built on slave labour

The barque Glenswilly arrived in Sydney Harbour from Greenock, outside Glasgow, on October 29 1839. Among the new arrivals were Hugh Dixson, his wife Helen, and their infant son, also named Hugh.

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33 Pics Showing How Dangerous Playgrounds Were In The Past

How much different is the world we live in today?

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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

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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.

The Independent UK

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

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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.

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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