The Smithsonian has issued a statement supporting Secretary Lonnie G. Bunch following President Trump’s claim that he fired ...

The Smithsonian has issued a statement supporting Secretary Lonnie G. Bunch following President Trump's claim that he fired the director of the National Portrait Gallery.

The Smithsonian Institution late Monday issued its own declaration of independence, saying authority over its staff lies with ...

"All personnel decisions are made by and subject to the direction of the Secretary, with oversight by the Board," its ...

The Board of Regents publicly backed Smithsonian leader Lonnie G. Bunch III and called for nonpartisanship after Trump ...

The Smithsonian is challenging the president’s authority to dismiss the leader of the National Portrait Gallery but says it ...

Since taking office, President Trump has aggressively tried to reshape cultural institutions. Last month, he claimed he was ...

But this time, the attack has foundered, as Trump lacks the legal authority to dismiss Sajet or hire her replacement—although ...

The president said he had fired the museum leader — setting up a standoff between the White House and the Smithsonian.

Henneberger and Mastio debate DEI and diversity after the firing of National Portrait Gallery Director Kim Sajet.

“Upon the request and recommendation of many people, I am herby terminating the employment of Kim Sajet as Director of the ...