Government Shutdown Ends and Federal Workers Return

Government employees were expecting to see paychecks again as early as Nov. 20 after six weeks in limbo.

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Tourism in Washington, D.C., Suffers as Government Shutdown Drags On

The government shutdown, now the country’s longest, is fueling a continued trend of declining tourism to Washington.

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Solution to CIA’s Kryptos Sculpture Is Found in Smithsonian Vault

Jim Sanborn planned to auction off the solution to Kryptos, the puzzle he sculpted for the intelligence agency’s headquarters. Two fans of the work then discovered the solution.

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Not All National Parks Remain Open in the Shutdown. Here’s What to Know.

Some underground attractions are closed, and many outdoor sites have reduced their services.

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Trump Administration Announces New Civics Effort With MAGA-Aligned Groups

President Trump has long sought to imbue the nonpartisan idea of civics — the rights, responsibilities and duties of citizenship — with his politics.

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Trump vs. Truth: The Fight for America’s History

Jeffrey Toobin talks with Bryan Stevenson about surviving the politics of fear in 2025.

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Trump Is Exploring Ways to Take Over the Sept. 11 Memorial and Museum

It was unclear exactly how the federal government would take control of the site in Lower Manhattan. As a candidate, Mr. Trump offered a preview of one potential option.

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From Cracker Barrel to Sydney Sweeney, Trump Has an Opinion to Share

In his second term, President Trump is using his power to reshape American culture, not just American policy. He has threatened consequences for many who disagree.

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Trump Once Praised the Black History Museum That He Is Now Attacking

President Trump’s 2017 tour of the Smithsonian’s National Museum of African American History and Culture seems a distant memory.

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Trump’s Slavish Stupidity

The president could learn a lesson from the sisters of Nativity.

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