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fromwww.npr.org
1 week ago

Trump expands 'woke' criticism from Smithsonian to other museums

President Trump criticized museums for promoting a 'WOKE' narrative and plans to audit the Smithsonian to align with his views on American exceptionalism.
fromArs Technica
3 weeks ago

Texas politicians warn Smithsonian it must not lobby to retain its space shuttle

Cornyn and Weber's letter cited the Anti-Lobbying Act as restricting the use of federal funds to influence the public regarding legislation or appropriations matters.
US politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
4 weeks ago

US museum denies political pressure in removal of Trump impeachment display

Smithsonian Institution plans to update its exhibit to include all presidential impeachments due to backlash over previous omission.
fromThe Nation
1 month ago

The Damage Being Done to the Museums in the Nation's Capital

The National Gallery of Art has a direct sightline to the Capitol, illustrating the tension between art and politics.
Chicago
fromArs Technica
1 month ago

"It's a heist": Senator calls out Texas for trying to steal shuttle from Smithsonian

The total cost to transfer Discovery to Houston amounts to approximately $305 million.
fromTheartnewspaper
2 months ago

Kim Sajet, director of US National Portrait Gallery whom Trump tried to fire, resigns

It has been the honour of a lifetime to lead the Smithsonian's National Portrait Gallery. This was not an easy decision, but I believe it is the right one.
Washington DC
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fromwww.npr.org
2 months ago
Arts

The Smithsonian board plans to keep the museum complex 'free from political or partisan influence'

The Smithsonian Institution emphasizes its independence and governance structure amidst Trump's claims of influence over personnel decisions.
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fromwww.nytimes.com
4 months ago

House Democrats Criticize Trump's Smithsonian Order

The legislators emphasized that the Smithsonian's curatorial independence is crucial for maintaining its reputation as a world-class cultural institution, independent from political influence.
Washington DC
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