National Museum of African American History and Culture Marks the Return of a São José Ship Timber to South Africa After a Decade of Stewardship
Object Returns Following the Conclusion of a Long-Planned Loan for Conservation Following the conclusion of a 10-year loan to the Smithsonian’s National Museum of African American History and Culture (NMAAHC),…
Smithsonian Commemorates the 50th Anniversary of the “Judgment of Paris” and the Nation’s 250th Birthday
Winemakers’ Dinner To Celebrate American Wine, Food and History The Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History will commemorate the 50th anniversary of the famous 1976 “Judgment of Paris” wine tasting…
First Lady Melania Trump Calls on Women to Be Courageous and Take Risks
First Lady Melania Trump spotlighted the powerful role women play in developing America’s future, “the strength of America is closely tied to the role women play in shaping their children’s…
Cantwell Statement on Senate Passage of Historic Bill to Bring Down Housing Costs
The 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act would make it easier to build much-needed housing by strengthening and reforming proven programs WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell (D-WA),…
Congresswoman Friedman Announces $1 Million+ Investment in Emergency Response for Los Angeles
Verdugo Fire Communications Center serves nearly 1 million Angelenos GLENDALE, CA. — Today, March 12, 2026, U.S. Representative Laura Friedman (CA-30), t announced a new $1,031,000 federal investment to upgrade…
Second Man Charged with Murder Relating to Methamphetamine Trafficking
HONOLULU – A second man, Taliau Tauvela-Afalava, 31 of Aiea, Hawaii, was charged and made his initial appearance in court today for his role in a murder stemming from the…
New York Times Wins Three Polk Awards
The Times won awards for foreign, justice and national reporting. The George Polk Awards recognized work from across the New York Times newsroom for a total of three awards: in…
Congressman Sherman Commemorates the 1988 Sumgait Pogroms Against Armenians
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congressman Brad Sherman (CA-32), senior Member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee and Vice Chair of the Congressional Armenia Caucus, issued the following statement marking the anniversary…
America 250: Presidential Message Celebrating the Life of Harriet Tubman
Today, we honor the indomitable life and legacy of Harriet Tubman, the fearless freedom fighter, whose courage and sacrifice liberated scores of men and women from the chains of bondage…
SBA Relief Still Available to Florida Businesses and Private Nonprofits Affected by Severe Storms and Tornado
Deadline to apply for economic injury loans approaching WASHINGTON – The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) is reminding small businesses and private nonprofit (PNP) organizations in Florida of the April…