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LONESTAR — 7.23.2026 —Congress Debates Smithsonian's Role—John Cornyn Questions Todd Blanche— and More...

Who Gets to Tell America’s Story? Congress Debates the Smithsonian’s Role. A White House report criticizing the Smithsonian National Museum…

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Stop Insider Trading Act Moves to House Floor, Goes to a Vote

The Stop Insider Trading Act moved to the House floor, and lawmakers are expected to make a final vote today.…

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Who Gets to Tell America’s Story? Congress Debates the Smithsonian’s Role.

A White House report criticizing the Smithsonian National Museum of American History’s portrayal of America's past has sparked a broader…

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