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Spike Lee’s work is in the Smithsonian. See his reaction to Trump orders

CNN’s Victor Blackwell talks with director Spike Lee about President Donald Trump’s orders about what should and shouldn’t be ...

Censoring the Smithsonian, and History

Readers condemn the Trump administration’s plans to remove some Smithsonian exhibits. Also: Secrets of aging well.

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 ...

Smithsonian names this Central Georgia town one of the best small towns to visit. Here's why

The Georgia town's literary history played a big role in it being placed on "The 15 Best Small Towns to Visit in 2025," ...

American history won't be displayed 'in a woke manner' at Smithsonian, Trump says

The White House sent a letter to the Smithsonian Tuesday unveiling plans to conduct a review of museums and exhibits in ...

“Whitewashing of History”: Harvard Historian on Trump’s Targeting of School Curricula, Smithsonian

The White House has called for a far-reaching review of Smithsonian museum exhibitions in order to ensure they align with President Trump’s interpretation of U.S. history. “The idea that the ...

‘We have to tell the whole story’: Jon Meacham takes down Trump’s censorship of Smithsonian museums

Pulitzer Prize-winning historian Jon Meacham says when it comes to American history “we need to tell the whole story.” But ...
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Tim Walz's Response To Trump's Depressing Smithsonian Audit Plans Is Going Viral

President Trump’s strongman posturing is expanding beyond the government. The White House now says it will review Smithsonian ...