Politics
Trump Administration Faces Controversy and Deadlines
The Trump administration is facing criticism for its handling of state citizenship lists ahead of midterms. The administration has also threatened to cut off federal agencies’ participation with the Smithsonian Institution over ideological concerns.
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NPR
The Trump administration is taking the unprecedented step of creating lists of adult citizens who are eligible to vote in each state – but will not meet its own deadline 60 days before Election Day.
2026-09-03 23:59 UTC
The Hill
The Trump administration is threatening to cut off federal agencies’ participation with the Smithsonian Institution, accusing its leaders of promoting a “culture of ideological activism" — the latest move in an ongoing dispute surrounding the world’s largest museum complex's presentation of exhibits
2026-09-03 23:47 UTC