After firing staff and canceling nearly all humanities grants, the Trump administration will use federal arts funding to build its long-promised “Garden of American Heroes”—a patriotic sculpture park celebrating historical figures in “realistic” form.
Kevin Young resigns as director of Smithsonian’s African American museum weeks after being placed on leave, as Trump targets institution.
Trump White House posts AI meme of ICE arrest in Studio Ghibli anime style, using viral trend to mock deportations.
White House Correspondents Association cancels comedian Amber Ruffin after post-inauguration booking, following backlash from Trump’s deputy chief of staff.
Trump orders Vance to purge ‘race-centered ideology’ from Smithsonian, block funds for exhibits that defy federal policy
Trump complains his Colorado Capitol portrait is distorted and demands it be taken down, saying Obama’s looked “wonderful” by comparison.
U.S. restricts Canadian access to historic border-straddling library, sparking backlash in Quebec tow
Trump chairs Kennedy Center board, trashes venue, floats honoring politicians, suggests himself as host.
Semisonic Slams Use of ‘Closing Time’ in White House Immigration Video: ‘They Have Missed the Point Entirely’
