House Democrat Investigates Trump White House Communications with Library of Congress
CBS NewsMay 12, 20254 min36,066 views
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- 🏛️ The top Democrat on the House Administration Committee is requesting an investigation into the Trump administration's communications with the Library of Congress.
- 🚨 This action follows the sudden firing of Dr. Carla Hayden, who was in the ninth year of her 10-year term as Librarian of Congress.
- 📧 Dr. Hayden's firing was communicated via a brief email from the Trump personnel office, surprising many, including her employees.
- 🧑⚖️ Todd Blanch, deputy attorney general and former Trump defense lawyer, has been appointed as the acting Librarian of Congress.
Rationale and Criticisms of the Firing
- 📢 The White House press secretary cited Dr. Hayden's promotion of a DEI initiative and alleged access to
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