Smithsonian Expands Record Submissions Under White House Audit Push
TL;DR
The Smithsonian submitted additional records in response to a White House audit demand, including digital wall-text from galleries, while reiterating its independence and intent to share information on a rolling basis; officials say full compliance by the Jan. 13 deadline is unlikely, underscoring ongoing tensions over federal funding and how American history is presented.
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