Trump 2026 Budget Pins Smithsonian Funding Under $1B, Prompting History Debate
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Trump's 2026 budget proposals would cut Smithsonian federal funding to below $1 billion, shifting emphasis from new exhibits to operations and research, with allocations varying by museum and fueling controversy over how American history and DEI priorities are presented.
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