Library of Congress, Trump and Justice Department
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Trump’s bid to exert control over the Library of Congress is a focal point in a power struggle between the legislative and executive branches.
U.S. Sen. Angela Alsobrooks, a Maryland Democrat, is urging President Donald Trump to reinstate former Librarian of Congress Carla Hayden — five days after Trump abruptly fired the longtime Baltimore resident.
The top Democrat on the congressional committee that oversees the Library of Congress, Rep. Joe Morelle (D-NY), is calling for an investigation into the White House’s recent actions involving the library and the U.S. Copyright Office.
I am resigning from the National Science Board and the Library of Congress Scholars Council. Even as the White House threatens the foundational tenets of constitutional democracy and continues to slash funding for essential social services,
The dismissal of Librarian of Congress Carla Hayden has triggered a group of Democratic lawmakers to request an investigation of potential improper communication.
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House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY) said Democrats will be looking into President Donald Trump’s decision to fire Librarian
Two Justice Department officials were denied access to the Library of Congress Monday, causing a brief standoff on Capitol Hill. The two officials–Paul Perkins, an associate deputy attorney general, and Brian Nieves,