Trump plans ideological warning signs for Smithsonian to address alleged bias, Interior Secretary says.
They publishedTrump administration plans ideological warning signs for Smithsonian
16 Sept, 00:05ZTrump plans 2,000-lb bombs for Israel in $2.8B deal
First reportThe Guardian · 16 Sept, 00:05Z
Latest reportNPR · 16 Sept, 20:55Z
Span21 hours · two reports
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Why it matters
What
Interior Secretary says Trump plans ideological warning signs at Smithsonian exhibits to address alleged bias.
Why
The signs could influence how visitors interpret Smithsonian exhibits.
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Further details on the signs, their placement, and the Smithsonian’s response.
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Summary
- The Trump administration plans to deliver 40,000 2,000-lb bombs to Israel as part of a $2.8 billion package.
- The package includes 20,000 MK-84s and 20,000 BLU-117s and is not yet final.
- Congress has been informally notified about the pending sale, mostly funded by foreign military financing.
- This comes after prior holds and approvals related to weapons deliveries to Israel amid the Gaza war.
- Experts note the bombs are designed for both deep-penetration and wide-area damage in various targets.