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“History Is Not A Hallmark Card.” Scholars Condemn Trump’s Smithsonian Review

Scholars are pushing back against the Trump administration’s plan to conduct a "comprehensive internal review" of the ...

How Trump’s Smithsonian review stopped Weird Al in his tracks

The musician, known for his parody covers, says he's waiting "until the dust settles" before working with the Smithsonian ...

Maddow Blog | Pressed on his plans for the Smithsonian, Trump presents an unsettling vision

Many Smithsonian employees are reportedly “scared” of the White House’s offensive. Given the circumstances, it’s tough to ...

'Everyone Is So Scared': Inside The Smithsonian As Trump Attacks Art, History

A culture of fear has taken hold at the prestigious D.C. museums as White House officials “ensure alignment” with Trump’s ...
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What would happen if the Smithsonian lost federal funding?

The White House announced it will conduct an audit of Smithsonian museums to ensure exhibits are patriotic and highlight ...
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Watkins Museum to open traveling Smithsonian exhibit exploring American Indian impact on culture; extended hours announced

A traveling exhibition from the Smithsonian Institution about American Indians’ impact on U.S. culture will have its opening ...
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Trump administration cracks down on content at Smithsonian Institution

Among the institution’s dozens of facilities, eight museums are the first targets of Trump’s content crackdown, including the ...