National Museum of American History Celebrates the 250th Anniversary of the Declaration of Independence
Now Open: Major Exhibition “In Pursuit of Life, Liberty & Happiness” Spans Entire Museum The Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History marks the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence…
FBI Washington Field Office Announces $200,000 Reward for Information Leading to Apprehension of Former U.S. Counterintelligence Agent Charged with Espionage for Iran
The FBI Washington Field Office today announced that the FBI is offering a $200,000 reward for information leading to the apprehension and prosecution of Monica Witt, a former U.S. service…
Hirshhorn Announces Over 300 Acquisitions Expanding Collection in Its 50th-Anniversary Year
2025 Additions Emphasize Mixed-Media and Photography by Leading Artists Including Ryan Gander, Thomas Houseago, Graciela Iturbide, Lorna Simpson and Adam Pendleton The Smithsonian’s Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden has announced…
Monticello Announces Governor Abigail Spanberger as Keynote Speaker at 2026 Independence Day Celebration and Naturalization Ceremony
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA – Thomas Jefferson’s Monticello today announced that Virginia Governor Abigail Spanberger will serve as keynote speaker for its 64th annual Independence Day Celebration and Naturalization Ceremony on July…
Media Invited to Exclusive First Look at Mount Vernon’s New $20 Million Education Center
Immersive “George Washington: A Revolutionary Life” Exhibition Debuts as Mount Vernon’s “Birthday Gift to America” for the Nation’s 250th Mount Vernon, VA — George Washington’s Mount Vernon invites members of…
State Superintendent Tony Thurmond Releases Statement on May Revision to the Governor’s Proposed Budget
SACRAMENTO—State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Thurmond today released the following statement in response to Governor Gavin Newsom’s 2026–27 May Revision budget proposal, highlighting major investments that support student achievement,…
Los Angeles Police Department to Conduct DUI Checkpoints and DUI Saturation Patrols
Thursday, May 14 DUI Checkpoint from 6 PM to 11 PM on Olympic Boulevard and Orme Street DUI Checkpoint from 6 PM to 11 PM on Nordhoff and Woodley Friday,…
Presidential Message on National Women’s Health Week
During National Women’s Health Week, my Administration reaffirms our commitment to improving the health and well-being of women and ensuring they have the opportunity to live longer, fuller, and healthier…
Jamaican National Sentenced to 4.5 Years in Prison for Role in International Lottery Scam Targeting Elderly
PITTSBURGH, Pa. – A resident of St. James parish in Jamaica has been sentenced in federal court to 54 months of incarceration on his conviction of violating wire fraud and…
Smithsonian Gardens Explores the Importance of Gardens in ‘‘Growing Tomorrow”
Nine Themed Garden Installations Will Open Across the National Mall Throughout 2026 Beginning in May 2026, Smithsonian Gardens will explore how gardens bring people and plants together to shape the…