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- 1Smithsonian becomes latest target in Trump's culture war●How the Smithsonian became the latest front in Trump's culture war
A ProPublica report examines how the Smithsonian Institution, including the National Museum of American History, has emerged as the newest target in Donald Trump's push against cultural institutions. The piece details how the administration is pressing the museum complex over exhibits and historical narratives it views as ideologically slanted, placing one of America's most trusted institutions at the centre of a broader political fight over history and national identity.
- 2Opinion: Favoring adversaries over allies invites isolation▼Opinion | Treating adversaries better than allies is a recipe for isolation
A Washington Post opinion column argues that a foreign policy which rewards adversaries while sidelining allies ultimately weakens a country's standing in the world. The piece contends that such an approach erodes trust among partners and leaves a nation isolated, warning that reliable relationships, not gestures toward rivals, are the foundation of lasting influence and security.
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Benton County in northwest Arkansas has approved funding for participation in the 287(g) program, which deputizes local law enforcement to cooperate with US Immigration and Customs Enforcement on immigration enforcement. The move means sheriff's office staff can be trained and authorized to carry out certain federal immigration functions locally, a decision likely to draw debate over public safety, trust in law enforcement, and local resources.