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Smithsonian affirms independence after Trump says he fired head of National Portrait Gallery
The Smithsonian affirmed its autonomy in a statement on Monday after President Donald Trump announced that he had fired the ...
Smithsonian asserts its autonomy from Trump
The Smithsonian's Board of Regents Monday night affirmed the authority of its secretary, Lonnie Bunch III, to make "all ...
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Smithsonian defies Trump order to fire National Portrait Gallery director
The Smithsonian Institution refused President Donald Trump's directive to dismiss Kim Sajet, the director of the National Portrait Gallery. In a statement released on Monday, June 9, the Smithsonian ...
Trump Administration Live Updates: Protesters at Washington Military Parade Will Face ‘Heavy Force,’ President Says
Base visit: President Trump plans to fly to Fort Bragg in North Carolina on Tuesday to take part in celebrations marking the ...
Smithsonian says it’s committed to being free from ‘partisan influence’ after Trump tries to remove gallery director
The Smithsonian Institution on Monday emphasized its “nonpartisan stature” and said “all personnel decisions” are made by its ...
Smithsonian rejects Trump's attempt to fire National Portrait Gallery director
The Smithsonian Institution late Monday issued its own declaration of independence, saying authority over its staff lies with ...
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Smithsonian board to keep institution 'free from political or partisan influence'
The Smithsonian has issued a statement supporting Secretary Lonnie G. Bunch following President Trump's claim that he fired ...
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The Smithsonian board plans to keep the museum complex 'free from political or partisan influence'
The Smithsonian has issued a statement supporting Secretary Lonnie G. Bunch following President Trump's claim that he fired ...