White House tears into ‘extreme political activism’ at National Museum of American History

WASHINGTON — The White House lashed out against the Smithsonian Institution’s leadership Monday, accusing the network that runs 21 museums of “extreme political activism” and failing to celebrate America. In a blistering 162-page report ordered by President Trump last year, the White House Domestic Policy Council concluded that the institute’s current leadership “cannot be trusted to tell America’s story honestly and in a way that is inspiring, unifying, and worthy of our great republic.” “[National Museum of American History] NMAH, by the intention and at the direction of current Museum and Smithsonian leadership, has become subject to institutional capture by…

How much do tickets cost to see Messi in Argentina vs. Egypt in Atlanta?

New York Post may be compensated and/or receive an affiliate commission if you click or buy through our links. Featured pricing is subject to change. Two of the World Cup’s most battle-tested clubs are about to meet in the Hollywood of the South. On Tuesday, July 7, Lionel Messi’s defending…

James Webb telescope’s largest-ever map of the universe unmasks hidden corners

Astronomers have reconstructed the “skeleton” of the cosmos in unprecedented detail, thanks to the largest-ever survey conducted by the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST). The resulting map reveals how galaxies have evolved since the universe’s infancy around 13 billion years ago and how they fall together in a vast structure…

Sotomayor walks back remarks criticizing Kavanaugh, says comments were ‘inappropriate’

US Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor said Wednesday she regretted “hurtful” remarks about a colleague, apologizing in a court-issued statement after seemingly taking aim at Justice Brett Kavanaugh’s perspective on immigration enforcement. During a prior appearance at the University of Kansas School of Law, Sotomayor, without mentioning him by name, criticized Kavanaugh “for…

Warriors win wild play-in game vs. Clippers to advance to play Suns

INGLEWOOD — For one reason or another, neither team inside the Intuit Dome for the Western Conference’s bottom play-in game expected to be there. In the end, a Warriors team decimated by injuries will get another chance at the unlikeliest of playoff berths. On the other side, a Clippers team that…

Tom Steyer and Steve Hilton pull ahead in California governor race: poll

Amid the implosion of former Congressman Eric Swalwell’s gubernatorial campaign, the race to be California’s new governor next year is up for grabs as pundits guess who will fill in Swalwell’s leading position. A poll released Tuesday may offer a clue: progressive billionaire Tom Steyer leads with 21% of likely…

Former Astros prospect Jon Kemmer, 35, dead in rollover car crash

Jon Kemmer, a former minor leaguer who played with the Astros, Twins and Dodgers, died over the weekend after getting into a rollover crash while returning home from coaching a youth baseball tournament, according to multiple reports. He was 35. Explore Jefferson, citing the Galveston County Medical Examiner’s Office in…

Tulsi Gabbard refers ex-intel community watchdog, whistleblower behind 2019 Trump impeachment to DOJ for criminal prosecution 

Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard’s office has reportedly referred at least two former Intelligence Community members to the Justice Department for criminal prosecution over their roles in advancing the 2019 impeachment of President Trump.  Former Intelligence Community Inspector General Michael Atkinson, who was found by Gabbard’s office to not…

Breaking down 10 most intriguing storylines in these NBA playoffs

After the NBA closed a season with rampant tanking and record ratings — wait, those things can coexist? — now comes the postseason. With the attention mercifully turning away from lottery positioning to playoff competition, here are 10 storylines that will define the next month or two. 1. Are the…

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