Today’s facts 08-13-2025

Today’s facts …

The White House is reviewing Smithsonian museums to remove divisive language.

Ghislaine Maxwell remains ineligible for work release and cannot leave prison for work. She is serving a 20-year sentence in Bryan TX. Under standard Bureau of Prisons policy, sex offenders—especially those convicted of crimes against children—are usually barred from minimum-security camps and work-release programs.

Eddie Van Halen’s red, black, and white guitar, inscribed to an 1980s tech, will be auctioned by Sotheby’s for an estimated $2–$3 million.

US inflation was unchanged in July, leaving overall prices modestly higher than a year ago.

Trump will announce Kennedy Center honorees today.

VA hospitals face rising staffing shortages, struggling to hire doctors, nurses, and psychologists.

Trump has selected the chief economist at the Heritage Foundation to be the next commissioner at the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

After Goldman Sachs warned tariff hikes will hit consumers soon, Trump urged the company to hire a new economist.

Trump is taking a look at reclassifying marijuana as a less dangerous drug.

Fewer Americans are reporting they drink alcohol.

Taylor Swift’s episode of the New Heights podcast will premiere at 7 ET tonight.

Indicted Texas AG Ken Paxton asked a judge to jail Beto O’Rourke for fundraising for Democrats blocking GOP redistricting.

The median price of a used US home climbed to an all-time high of $435,500 in June, a 48% increase from 5 years ago.

The UFC will hold a July 4th fight next year at the White House.

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