It’s called the Library of Congress. But Trump claims it’s his. The case is the latest example of efforts by the Trump administration to erase the traditional lines that separate the branches ...

President Donald Trump fired Carla Hayden, Librarian of Congress, via email at 6:56 p.m. ET on May 8, 2025. Critics are condemning his decision, which came after Hayden's appearance earlier this ...

It is disputed what legality, if any, there is for Trump’s ongoing power grab at the Library of Congress. According to two sources familiar with the matter, even before the internal message was ...

The Library of Congress, a 225-year-old Washington institution, has never had a moment like this. Here’s more about the library and the mystery of who’s in charge now.

Librarian of Congress Carla Hayden has been instrumental in promoting accessibility and public engagement. The new David Rubenstein Treasures Gallery at the Library of Congress showcases some of ...

First Black woman to head Library of Congress fired by Trump over DEI concerns Carla Hayden has championed books by diverse authors. 'We felt she did not fit the needs of the American people ...

Former Librarian of Congress Carla Hayden said she does not feel her termination was personal and that she is concerned there is not much awareness from the White House on what the library ...

WASHINGTON (AP) — It’s not really about the books. It’s a power struggle with potentially vast consequences. The Library of Congress not only stores the world’s largest collection of books ...