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White House reviewing all Smithsonian museum, exhibit content before America 250 celebration in 2026

Smithsonian museums will be reviewed by the Trump administration ahead of America's 250th anniversary to ensure exhibits are ...

White House Launches Smithsonian Review to 'Ensure Alignment'

The White House has announced a review of some Smithsonian Institution museums to "ensure alignment" with President Donald ...

White House reviewing Smithsonian exhibits to make sure they align with Trump's vision

The president signed an executive order this year ordering the removal of "improper ideology" from the museum system.
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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 ...

White House orders Smithsonian review to ‘ensure alignment’ with Trump’s vision

According to the letter sent to Smithsonian Institution Secretary Lonnie Bunch III on Tuesday, “the initiative aims to ensure ...

Historians Alarmed by White House Plan to Oversee Smithsonian Exhibits

The Trump administration’s plan to, in effect, audit the content of Smithsonian museums drew criticism from groups that ...
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What one historian says White House vetting of Smithsonian means for U.S. cultural institutions

The White House said it wants to ensure the museums show the "unity, progress and enduring values that define the American ...
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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 ...