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Trump asks Smithsonian to install George Washington statues

Trump asks Smithsonian to install George Washington statues

President Donald Trump has called on the Smithsonian to install a colossal statue of George Washington outside the National Museum of American History. In late night social media posts Friday, he also asked for a special exhibit honoring Washington to run thr…

The News Flicker·September 12, 2026

Paxton endures Trump's teasing as the price to pay for his support

Paxton endures Trump's teasing as the price to pay for his support

President Donald Trump repeatedly mocked Ken Paxton at the Republicans’ midterm convention. Trump told the Dallas crowd that Paxton was their greatest attorney general, despite not liking his looks. Paxton is locked in a tight race with Democratic nominee Jam…

The News Flicker·September 11, 2026

Lebanon village residents witness its destruction from afar

Lebanon village residents witness its destruction from afar

Residents of Mansouri in southern Lebanon are witnessing the destruction of their village by Israeli drones. They gather daily in a neighboring village to watch as explosives are dropped on their homes. Despite a truce in June between Israel and Hezbollah, th…

The News Flicker·September 11, 2026

Yemen's Iranian-backed Houthis seize an island in a key strait

Yemen's Iranian-backed Houthis seize an island in a key strait

Officials say Yemen’s Iranian-backed Houthi rebels have captured a strategic island at the southern entrance to the Red Sea. The capture opens a new front in the Iran war and further threatens Saudi oil exports through one of the world’s key shipping lanes. T…

The News Flicker·September 11, 2026