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The Hill
2 hours ago
- Politics
- The Hill
White House launches review of Smithsonian museums
White House officials are launching a review of some of the Smithsonian's museums aimed at ensuring 'alignment' with President Trump's 'directive to celebrate American exceptionalism, remove divisive or partisan narratives, and restore confidence in our shared cultural institutions.' A Tuesday letter to Smithsonian Institution Secretary Lonnie Bunch was signed by the Domestic Policy Council's Vince Haley, White House senior associate staff secretary Lindsey Halligan and Office of Management and Budget Director Russ Vought, the Wall Street Journal reported. The review outlined in the letter, Halligan told the paper, 'is about preserving trust in one of our most cherished institutions.' A White House official confirmed the Wall Street Journal's report to ITK. Some of the review's focus will be on exhibits that are poised to be featured as part of next year's 250 th anniversary celebration of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. The letter instructed eight of the Smithsonian's museums — including the National Museum of African American History and Culture, the National Museum of American History, the National Portrait Gallery and the National Museum of the American Indian, among others — to replace exhibits that include 'divisive or ideologically driven' material with 'unifying, historically accurate' content, according to the news outlet. In March, Trump signed an executive order that accused the Smithsonian Institution of being influenced in 'recent years' by 'a divisive, race-centered ideology.' 'This shift has promoted narratives that portray American and Western values as inherently harmful and oppressive,' the order said, part of a broader effort by the Trump administration to roll back former President Biden-era initiatives that promoted diversity, equity and inclusion. Last month, Halligan, one of the signers of the White House letter to Bunch, criticized an exhibit at the National Museum of American History, saying, 'American taxpayers should not be funding institutions that undermine our country or promote one-sided, divisive political narratives.' 'The Smithsonian Institution should present history in a way that is accurate, balanced, and consistent with the values that make the United States of America exceptional,' Halligan told Fox News Digital. The Smithsonian made headlines in recent weeks after its National Museum of American History removed an exhibit referencing Trump's two impeachments. The museum later said in a statement that the placard that contained information about Trump's impeachments would be restored after being ' updated in the coming weeks to reflect all impeachment proceedings in our nation's history.' 'We were not asked by any Administration or other government official to remove content from the exhibit,' the statement said.
Perth Now
19-07-2025
- Sport
- Perth Now
Heartbreak for Stingers as Greece net late winner
Australia's women's water polo team suffered a heartbreaking loss in the dying seconds of their quarter-final at the World Aquatics Championships in Singapore. The Aussie Stingers and Greece were locked at 7-7 with eight seconds left on Saturday, but Australia inexplicably turned over the ball and the Greeks swam towards the Aussie goal, shooting from outside to beat the buzzer, scoring with two seconds left. There were never more than two goals separating the teams all game, and the Aussies seemed to have the momentum in the final quarter. It was always going to be an emotion-charged game, the two sides having faced off in the quarter-finals at the Paris Olympics. Australia won that game and went on to claim the silver medal. But, like Australia, the Greeks have a new-look team and have already achieved strong results in this Olympic cycle. Stingers captain and dual Olympian Bronte Halligan said the team were devastated they won't have the opportunity to play for a world championship medal. "That's a really tough result. As Bec (Rippon, Stingers coach) said, quarter-final water polo you've got to stick it out right to the end and we did,'' Halligan said. "The Greeks also did that, but we showed real heart out there and I couldn't be more proud of our girls. "It's a tough loss and it's going to sting for a little bit, but the girls will hold their heads high knowing we did everything we could have. "This is a stepping stone and we really want to build this squad, we have a lot more goals. I think it's exciting to see where we are going to go over the next few years during this Olympic cycle.'' Rippon echoed Halligan's sentiment, saying despite the disappointment of the loss there is a lot they can build on as they set their sights on LA 2028. "We spoke about it before the game, that this is what we do all the hard work for, these big moments, and we go out there and leave everything we've got in the pool, and I think we did that tonight,'' Rippon said. "It is a heartbreaking way to lose, but we did leave everything out there and I'm proud of the team.'' Australia now meet Japan in the classification matches on Monday.
Sydney Morning Herald
23-05-2025
- Sport
- Sydney Morning Herald
The numbers that say Cleary is about to put the boot into Queensland
Rugby league's leading goal-kicking coach, Daryl Halligan, has backed Nathan Cleary to cement his 'Iceman' reputation during the State of Origin series, as statistics reveal the Penrith star has never been in better form with the boot. NSW coach Laurie Daley is set to entrust Cleary with the kicking duties in the interstate series opener at Suncorp Stadium on Wednesday, despite the claims of Zac Lomax, Mitchell Moses, Stephen Crichton and Latrell Mitchell. Lomax, Crichton, Moses and Mitchell are strong goal-kickers in their own right, but Cleary is known as the 'Iceman' for a reason, and the numbers lend weight to the theory that his accuracy from the tee is still improving. Having kicked 638 goals at a strike rate of 83.9 per cent over the first nine seasons of his NRL career, the 27-year-old has landed 34 of 37 attempts for the Panthers this year, at 91.89 per cent. That's the highest percentage of his career and a number Halligan - who coaches Cleary and a select group of kickers across the NRL - regards as above and beyond mere mortals. 'The stats will tell you that back around the late '90s or early 2000s, two [goals] out of three, 66 or 67 per cent, that was maybe an acceptable pass mark,' Halligan said. 'These days, if you're not kicking at 80 per cent, you might as well be looking over your shoulder. 'I think if you spoke to most people in the NRL, they're aiming for 80 per cent. There's not too many who can get it up to 90 per cent over a whole season.'
The Age
23-05-2025
- Sport
- The Age
The numbers that say Cleary is about to put the boot into Queensland
Rugby league's leading goal-kicking coach, Daryl Halligan, has backed Nathan Cleary to cement his 'Iceman' reputation during the State of Origin series, as statistics reveal the Penrith star has never been in better form with the boot. NSW coach Laurie Daley is set to entrust Cleary with the kicking duties in the interstate series opener at Suncorp Stadium on Wednesday, despite the claims of Zac Lomax, Mitchell Moses, Stephen Crichton and Latrell Mitchell. Lomax, Crichton, Moses and Mitchell are strong goal-kickers in their own right, but Cleary is known as the 'Iceman' for a reason, and the numbers lend weight to the theory that his accuracy from the tee is still improving. Having kicked 638 goals at a strike rate of 83.9 per cent over the first nine seasons of his NRL career, the 27-year-old has landed 34 of 37 attempts for the Panthers this year, at 91.89 per cent. That's the highest percentage of his career and a number Halligan - who coaches Cleary and a select group of kickers across the NRL - regards as above and beyond mere mortals. 'The stats will tell you that back around the late '90s or early 2000s, two [goals] out of three, 66 or 67 per cent, that was maybe an acceptable pass mark,' Halligan said. 'These days, if you're not kicking at 80 per cent, you might as well be looking over your shoulder. 'I think if you spoke to most people in the NRL, they're aiming for 80 per cent. There's not too many who can get it up to 90 per cent over a whole season.'
Broadcast Pro
20-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Broadcast Pro
Fionnuala Halligan joins Red Sea Film Foundation as Director of Int'l Programmes
Halligan succeeds critic Kaleem Aftab, who stepped down in March after serving as the Red Sea Festival's Director of International Programming for four years. The Red Sea Film Foundation has appointed Fionnuala Halligan, outgoing Executive Editor and Chief Critic of Screen International, as its new Director of International Programmes. In her new role, Halligan will work alongside Antoine Khalife, Director of Arab Programmes and Film Classics, to curate and shape the growing international slate of the Red Sea International Film Festival. Halligan has collaborated with the festival over the past three editions of Arab Stars of Tomorrow, a joint initiative with Screen highlighting emerging regional talent. Her extensive background includes more than a decade in Hong Kong as a film critic for the South China Morning Post, and five years as a consultant and programmer for the Macao International Film Festival. She is a recognised voice in global film criticism, with memberships in BAFTA, the London Film Critics' Circle, and the European Film Academy. Speaking about the new role, Fionnuala Halligan, Director of International Programmes at the Red Sea Film Festival, said: 'It's a privilege to be joining the Red Sea Film Foundation in this new role. As I complete my tenure at Screen, I look forward to fully taking on the role after the Cannes Film Festival and working closely with the team to further shape and expand the festival's international programming.' Shivani Pandya-Malhotra, Managing Director of the Red Sea Film Foundation, added: 'Finn has been a collaborator and supporter of ours from the beginning, and she has both impeccable taste and a deep appreciation for cinema from across the world – particularly in Asia, a region we've increasingly championed as an organisation as our remit broadens. We are so thrilled to have her joining us to head up our international offering, which has been a cornerstone of our festival and continues to gain prestige and stature on the global circuit with each edition.' Now in its fifth edition, the Red Sea International Film Festival has screened over 520 films from 85 countries, including more than 130 Saudi titles. The next edition will take place from December 4 to 13, 2025, in Jeddah's historic Al Balad district.
