Thomas Jefferson wanted to donate his personal collection of books to the Library of Congress. But critics thought those ...

President Donald Trump fired the Librarian of Congress, Carla Hayden, via email, a move that immediately drew sharp ...

The Library of Congress, a 225-year-old Washington institution, has never had a moment like this. A week ago, the Trump administration fired the longtime librarian of Congress, Carla Hayden.

Dr. Carla Hayden, nominee of former President Barack Obama, was the first woman and Black congressional librarian.

Carla Hayden, the first African American and woman to lead the Library of Congress, was dismissed without explanation.

President Donald Trump’s abrupt firing of top officials at the Library of Congress and equally sudden attempt to appoint a ...

President Donald Trump fired Carla Hayden, Librarian of Congress, via email at 6:56 p.m. ET on May 8, 2025. Critics are ...

The first true public library in the United States dates back to 1790 with the formation of The Franklin Public Library in ...

The Library of Congress, a 225-year-old Washington institution, has never had a moment like this.