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Jul 25, 2026 President Trump ordered temporary signs outside the Smithsonian National Museum of American History accusing it of inaccuracy and calling for exhibit renovation Tier 1 · Primary Power and Authority
The order used presidential power to shape public history at a national institution and steer how citizens encounter the historical record.
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- Trump orders signs accusing Smithsonian of inaccuracy — On Friday, President Donald Trump ordered the Department of the Interior to display signs outside the Smithsonian National Museum of American History.
- Executive Order on Smithsonian Institution — On July 24, 2026, President Trump issued Executive Order 14415, titled "Restoring Trust in the Smithsonian Institution." The order directed the National Park Service to place temporary signage outside the Smithsonian
- Executive Order on Restoring Trust in the Smithsonian Institution — President Donald J.
Verified: Tier 1 primary record
Week 80 – 2026-07-25–2026-07-31
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Jun 9, 2026 The Department of Defense removed about 180 faith traditions from the military's recognized religion list Tier 1 · Primary Power and Authority
The move placed executive authority over religious recognition inside the military, raising concerns about state favoritism and unequal treatment of service members' beliefs.
Independently corroborated by3 independent news desks
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- Defense Department Removes Recognized Faiths — On June 4, 2026, the Department of Defense, under Secretary Pete Hegseth, removed approximately 180 faith traditions from its list of recognized religions, leaving only 31, of which 22 are Christian denominations.
Verified: Tier 1 primary record
Week 73 – 2026-06-06–2026-06-12
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May 1, 2025 President Trump created a Religious Liberty Commission Tier 1 · Primary Power and Authority
The order established a new White House-aligned body to shape religion policy, increasing executive influence over church-state questions.
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- Establishment of the Religious Liberty Commission — On May 1, 2025, President Donald Trump issued an executive order establishing the Religious Liberty Commission.
- Trump Signs Executive Order Creating Religious Liberty Commission — Trump signed an executive order creating a Religious Liberty Commission to advise the White House Faith Office on policies and recommend executive actions.
Verified: Tier 1 primary record
Week 15 – 2025-04-26–2025-05-02
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Apr 22, 2025 The Department of Veterans Affairs ordered staff to report alleged anti-Christian bias to a new taskforce. Corroborated Power and Authority
The order created a new ideological reporting channel inside a federal agency, raising concerns about viewpoint policing and favored-faith governance.
Independently corroborated by3 independent news desks
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- Veterans Affairs orders staff to report 'anti-Christian bias' — The Veterans Affairs department, under the direction of Secretary Doug Collins, has initiated a taskforce requiring staff to report instances of "anti-Christian bias" to a designated email.
Verified: Corroborated — 2+ independent news desks
Week 14 – 2025-04-19–2025-04-25
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Apr 11, 2025 The State Department ordered staff to report anti-Christian bias from the prior administration Corroborated Power and Authority
The directive used executive channels to collect ideological grievance claims, raising concerns about religious favoritism inside government.
Independently corroborated by3 independent news desks
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- State Department Orders Staff to Report 'Anti-Christian Bias' — The State Department, under the direction of Secretary of State Marco Rubio, has issued an internal cable instructing staff to report instances of "anti-Christian bias" that occurred during the Biden administration.
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Week 12 – 2025-04-05–2025-04-11
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Feb 6, 2025 President Trump signed orders on anti-Christian bias, ICC sanctions, NGO funding review, a White House Faith Office, South Africa, and gun rights Tier 1 · Primary Power and Authority
The cluster of orders expanded presidential direction over religion policy, civil society funding, foreign legal bodies, aid, and firearms enforcement.
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- Executive Order to Eradicate Anti-Christian Bias — On February 6, 2025, President Donald Trump issued an executive order aimed at eradicating anti-Christian bias within the federal government.
- Imposing Sanctions on the International Criminal Court — On February 6, 2025, President Donald Trump issued an executive order imposing sanctions on the International Criminal Court (ICC).
- Trump Establishes Task Force on Anti-Christian Bias — President Trump signed an executive order establishing a task force to "eradicate anti-Christian bias" in the federal government.
Verified: Tier 1 primary record
Week 3 – 2025-02-01–2025-02-07
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