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Firing, hiring and a mystery: The 225-year-old Library of Congress has never had a moment like this

Recently, the administration under President Donald Trump dismissed Carla Hayden, who had served as the Librarian of Congress for many years, and named Todd Blanche as the temporary replacement.
Hayden made history as both the first African American and the first female Librarian of Congress; she was nominated by President Obama in 2015 and received Senate confirmation with a 74-18 vote in 2016, despite the chamber being controlled by Republicans.
Hayden received an email notifying her that she was being removed from her role as Librarian of Congress with immediate effect, though the White House did not provide a specific explanation for her dismissal.
Todd Blanche has yet to appear at the Library, which is currently managed by Robert Randolph Newlen according to internal regulations, while Republican leaders debate the president's authority to appoint an acting librarian.
Hayden's ouster has drawn denunciations from Democrats, librarians, educators, and outgoing U.S. Poet laureate Ada Limón, though the legality of the removal remains in dispute.

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