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Smithsonian

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Loudermilk questions Smithsonian witnesses on omitted founding-era faith and slavery grievance

Jul 27, 2026

The clip shows Rep. Barry Loudermilk (R-GA) questioning witnesses during a House Administration Committee hearing on Smithsonian exhibits. He asks whether museums must display the full story of the founding, including faith references and early anti-slavery efforts. Witnesses Mr. Gonzales, Mr. Anderson, and Dr. Harding agree that aspects like the omitted 'endowed by their Creator' phrasing, freedom of religion, and Jefferson's 28th grievance condemning the slave trade are not adequately represented. Dr. Harding notes multiple founding-era exhibits but does not directly address the specific omissions raised.

▶ Source: Forbes Breaking News

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House Panel Questions Smithsonian History Museum Director on Exhibits and Review Process

Jul 25, 2026

The Forbes clip shows a House Oversight subcommittee hearing where Rep. Brian Jack questions witness Mike Gonzalez of the Heritage Foundation about perceived ideological influences at the Smithsonian National Museum of American History. Gonzalez cites staff training, a co-authored toolkit, and an exhibit on Ben Franklin. Jack then questions Director Anthea Hartig on regrets, mistakes, leadership feedback, and the SD-603 review process. Hartig affirms pride in the work with no regrets, notes minor factual fixes like a coin label, and describes the internal review. Gonzalez recommends replacing leadership.

▶ Source: Forbes Breaking News

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Rep. Brian Jack questions Smithsonian's Anthea Hartig on museum exhibits and leadership

Jul 23, 2026

The clip covers a House Oversight subcommittee hearing on Smithsonian exhibits at the National Museum of American History. Rep. Brian Jack (R-Ga.) questions Director Anthea Hartig about regrets, specific displays, and the SD 603 review process while witness Mike Gonzalez criticizes staff training and content.

▶ Source: The Economic Times

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Stansbury criticizes Trump executive order on Smithsonian exhibits in House hearing

Jul 21, 2026

The clip shows Rep. Melanie Stansbury (D-NM) delivering an opening statement in a House Oversight subcommittee hearing examining how the Smithsonian presents U.S. history. She argues the Trump administration is interfering with the institution's independence through an executive order and oversight by Vice President J.D. Vance. Stansbury details the Smithsonian's history and mission, references the March 2025 executive order 'Restoring Truth and Sanity to American History,' and states she is introducing legislation to protect its independence. The segment draws from congressional proceedings with no additional on-screen graphics or expert guests beyond the representative's remarks.

▶ Source: Opinion Nexus

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Rep. Cloud questions National Museum of American History director on exhibit focus in oversight hearing

Jul 21, 2026

The PBS NewsHour segment shows Rep. Michael Cloud questioning National Museum of American History Director Anthea Hartig during a July 21, 2026 House subcommittee hearing on the museum's exhibits and priorities. Cloud criticizes prominent displays tied to privilege, slavery, social reform, drag shows, and pro-abortion language while noting limited visibility of founding documents and artifacts like those of John Adams or the Declaration of Independence.

▶ Source: PBS NewsHour

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MS NOW Segment Slams White House Smithsonian Report

Jul 7, 2026

The segment opened with Smithsonian Secretary Lonnie Bunch on the institution's mission of understanding and celebrating American history. Nicolle Wallace then detailed a new White House Domestic Policy Council report released July 4 that accuses National Museum of American History leadership of 'extreme political activism' and presenting U.S. history as one of 'regret, tragedy, and shame' rather than freedom and genius. Guests Maya Wiley and Dominic Patton discussed the report as part of broader efforts against DEI and attempts to shape cultural institutions, referencing the Kennedy Center and Bruce Springsteen's comments on 'critical patriotism'.

▶ Source: MS NOW