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

The Board of Regents publicly backed Smithsonian leader Lonnie G. Bunch III and called for nonpartisanship amid a standoff ...

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

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

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