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• White House pressures Smithsonian for internal records, warns funding could be withheld: report - The White House reportedly threatened to withhold Smithsonian funding unless the museum system provides internal records by Jan. 13 over American history exhibit concerns.
• See the Biden-era ‘DEI’ coins Bessent scrapped as Trump team restores patriotic 250th designs - Scott Bessent canceled commemorative quarter designs from the Biden administration that focused on breaking chains and suffrage rather than featuring any Founding Fathers.
• Top automaker unleashes 250 limited-edition Corvettes inspired by America's founding - General Motors' Chevrolet is celebrating America's 250th with dark, metallic "Stars and Steel" Corvettes and trucks, including 250 special Corvettes and a charity auction model to back veteran families.
• US prepares for influx of international visitors ahead of World Cup with security at the forefront - State Department surges resources globally to handle World Cup visa demand, reducing wait times while maintaining rigorous security vetting procedures.