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A new White House executive order says the exhibition is an example of how the Smithsonian portrays "American and Western values as inherently harmful and oppressive."

President Trump says he's thinking of getting rid of the country's disaster response agency, FEMA. States say they can't replicate what FEMA does on their own.

The San Diego Football Club will welcome fans for the first time to Snapdragon Stadium Saturday as they look to continue a surprising start against 2023 expansion side St. Louis City SC in their inaugural home opener.

A famed graphic novelist returns! A Southern-gothic crime-thriller inspired by The Godfather! An extremely in depth biography of Mark Twain! And more!

Bring the entire family to Free Second Sunday for our free family series, Play Day! Drawing inspiration from the work of Emory Douglas and his iconic use of text and imagery in The Black Panther Newspaper, we invite you to design a poster that tells your story and amplifies the issues that matter most to you. Let your art spark conversation, inspire change, and uplift your voice! Art Activity: Create posters in Prebys Learning Center with vibrant illustrations that inform and inspire your community. Schedule: At 11 a.m., explore works in our special exhibition, For Dear Life, with a kid friendly tour. From 11 a.m. - 2 p.m., enjoy music by a local DJ, a cozy book nook, crafts and book recommendations from the Librarian on the Go, and free play on McGrath Terrace At 11:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m., join dancer Alyssa Rose Soderberg from Disco Riot for two movement classes in Jacobs Hall. Together, make a dance score inspired by Anna Halprin's Circle the Earth, 1981. At 12:30 p.m., listen to stories, songs, and rhymes in Storytime with Librarian on the Go. *Museum admission is free from 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. for all visitors, with Play Day offerings happening between 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. No RSVPs are required for Play Day admission. About Play Day Play Day is a monthly event at the Museum designed for families to explore art together. Activities include special tours, hands-on projects, and at-your-own-pace guides. Centered at the Conrad Prebys Learning Center and extending into the galleries and terraces, each Play Day offers new and engaging ways to experience the artworks on display. Visit: https://mcasd.org/events/play-day-1-12 MCASD on Instagram and Facebook

Two ballot drop boxes in Washington and Oregon were set on fire this week. Officials say hundreds of ballots were destroyed.

Harrison Ruffin Tyler was just three generations from the White House, since his father and grandfather both fathered children in their 70s. The chemical engineer helped preserve his family's legacy.

Create a unique Bandsaw Box! Saturday, February 22, from 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Bandsaw boxes are beginner-friendly and have a variety of uses. Once you make one you can make many! In this 7-hour workshop, students will create a box made from a single block of wood using the bandsaw. Students will learn to design and create organic forms on the bandsaw while observing wood grain and learning to make cross cuts and rip cuts. We will cover shop safety and methods for cutting and gluing your box. Students will also learn sanding best practices and how to achieve a perfect finish using beeswax. We welcome all makers, from beginners to advanced. Materials are provided. We recommend students bring your own eye protection, ear protection & apron. Aprons for sale here. No experience necessary. Ages 18+ welcome. Students are welcome to bring a lunch or snack for a short break mid-class. • Military and sibling discounts • Scholarships available • If this class is full, join the Interest List. • If you would like to be notified of future offerings, join the Interest List to be notified when new dates or spaces are available. Visit: Woodworking | Bandsaw Box

The Department of Veterans Affairs says it will end a mortgage rescue plan that has saved many veterans from needlessly losing their homes, the move could strand thousands of others who need help.

Capable of holding over 300 crew members and larger than any Coast Guard vessel, the USS Gravely has been assigned to help tighten border security, operating in both domestic and international waters.