Smithsonian Releases USA 250th Anniversary Materials Following White House Pressure

The Smithsonian Institution released materials related to the 250th anniversary of the USA following pressure from the White House to present an upbeat view of American history.Secretary Lonnie Bunch is navigating demands for internal documents as Donald Trump threatens to withhold funding over perceived divisive narratives.This push for insight into museum operations highlights a growing conflict over political influence and the independence of national cultural institutions.