American professional women's basketball team in the WNBA
The White House has released a July Fourth report criticizing the Smithsonian’s portrayal of American history as biased toward activism. President Trump has issued an executive order directing sidewalk signs outside the Smithsonian and a temporary exhibit to present what he calls accurate information, while Smithsonian leadership defends ongoing scholarship and a fuller account of the nation’s story.
Indiana Fever guard has been involved in a first-quarter skirmish with Chicago Sky guard DiJonai Carrington. Carrington was ejected and later posted a message on social media; Fever players and coaches publicly addressed the incident, stressing it was not about race. Other game events included Caitlin Clark facing a technical foul that was later rescinded.
Multiple WNBA games have been interrupted by thrown sex toys, with players and officials calling out perpetrators. Chicago Sky and Atlanta Dream incidents are linked to ongoing protests; authorities warn of bans and legal action for offenders.