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Slavery Exhibit Returning to Philadelphia's Independence Mall

The exhibit was previously removed by the Trump administration.

Slavery Exhibit Removed by Trump Administration Returning to Independence Mall

The exhibit detailing the lives of nine people enslaved by President George Washington will be reinstalled after a legal battle with the city.

Slavery Exhibit Returning to Independence Mall After Trump Removal

Federal judge orders restoration of exhibit on enslaved people at George Washington's former home in Philadelphia

Slavery Exhibit Returning to Philadelphia's Independence Mall

Contentious legal battle ends with restoration of exhibit on enslaved people at former President's House site.

Slavery Exhibit Returning to Independence Mall After Trump Removal

City of Philadelphia wins legal battle to restore display on enslaved people at President's House site.

National Park Service Restores Slavery Exhibits at President's House

Court order forces government to reinstate educational panels after Trump administration's removal

Judge orders restoration of Philly slavery exhibit

The Trump administration plans to appeal the ruling to remove the panels depicting the lives of people enslaved by George Washington.

Waymo Vandalism Suspect Charged in San Francisco

Authorities allege Walker Reed Quinn has repeatedly damaged Waymo autonomous vehicles since July.

Judge Orders Restoration of Slavery Exhibit at Washington's Home

Administration appeals order to reinstate exhibit at Independence Mall site

Education Department Dismissed 90% of Civil Rights Cases Under Trump

Watchdog report finds massive cuts to civil rights office led to dismissal of thousands of discrimination complaints

Judge Orders Trump Administration to Restore Slavery Exhibit in Philadelphia

The administration has appealed the order to reinstate the exhibit on the nine people enslaved by George Washington at his former home on Independence Mall.

Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro Speaks Out on Antisemitism and Political Violence

Shapiro, a rising Democratic star, discusses the threats his family has faced and his party's struggle with antisemitism.

Lawsuit Alleges Trump Administration Erasing History and Science at National Parks

Conservation and historical groups sue over policies that remove exhibits on slavery, civil rights, and climate change

Trump Administration Appeals Order to Restore George Washington Slavery Exhibit in Philadelphia

Federal judge compares administration's actions to '1984' in ruling to reinstate exhibit on enslaved people at Washington's former home.

Trump Administration Appeals Order to Restore George Washington Slavery Exhibit in Philadelphia

Federal judge rules government cannot 'dissemble and disassemble historical truths' at National Park Service sites.

Trump Administration Forced to Restore Slavery Exhibit at Washington Home

Judge rules administration overstepped authority in removing exhibit detailing enslaved people at Philadelphia site

Trump Administration Appeals Order to Restore George Washington Slavery Exhibit in Philadelphia

Federal judge compares administration's actions to '1984' dystopia, says government cannot 'dissemble and disassemble historical truths'

Trump Administration Appeals Order to Restore George Washington Slavery Exhibit in Philadelphia

Federal judge compares administration's actions to '1984' in ruling to reinstate exhibit on enslaved people at President's House Site

Trump Administration Appeals Order to Restore George Washington Slavery Exhibit

The exhibit at Washington's former home on Independence Mall in Philadelphia was ordered restored by a federal judge.

Appeals Court Halts Restoration of Slavery Exhibit in Philadelphia

The Trump administration can pause work on the National Park Service exhibit amid an ongoing legal battle with the city.

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