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Smithsonian museums closed amid shutdown

Oct 13, 2025

Trump confirms review of Smithsonian US history

Aug 19, 2025

Trump accuses Smithsonian of 'radical' activism

The White House released a scathing report accusing the Smithsonian of engaging in "extreme political activism" and presenting "a radical view of American history."

Jul 6

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White House to conduct review of Smithsonian exhibitions

Aug 13, 2025

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Smithsonian removes reference to Trump's impeachments from exhibit

Aug 2, 2025

Oprah portrait unveiled at Smithsonian's National Portrait Gallery

Dec 14, 2023

Smithsonian reopening Air and Space Museum

Oct 9, 2022

National museum seeks photos from Disney Parks for future project

Feb 7, 2022

'Mixed-ish' star shares family legacy

Feb 17, 2021

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White House report accuses Smithsonian of radical activism

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White House accuses Smithsonian of presenting 'a radical view of American history'

Jul 6

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Jul 1

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Trump says Smithsonian should portray America's 'Brightness,' not 'how bad Slavery was'

Aug 19, 2025

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Trump targets 'improper ideology' at Smithsonian museums

Mar 29, 2025

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Smithsonian reopening Air and Space Museum on DC National Mall

Oct 9, 2022

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Smithsonian National Museum of American History is gathering artifacts from the US Capitol riot

Jan 14, 2021

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Bye bye, Bei Bei: Beloved giant panda leaving Washington DC for China in private jet

Nov 19, 2019

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Giant pandas play in snow in adorable video from Smithsonian's National Zoo

A pair of adorable giant pandas were having a blast playing in the snow and sliding downhill at the Smithsonian's National Zoo in Washington D.C.

Feb 1, 2021

Smithsonian National Museum of American History gathering artifacts from deadly US Capitol riot

The museum's director is asking the public to save any materials that could potentially be considered for future acquisition and to send photos and descriptions of these artifacts.