Who Controls America's History | Art News

Art News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 25, 2026 · 1m

A fiery congressional hearing erupted over the Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History, as lawmakers accuse it of being too political and overly focused on America’s dark chapters—like racism and injustice—while ignoring the nation’s triumphs. Sparked by a White House report branding the museum as “extreme political activism,” museum director Anthea Hartig defended the institution’s mission to tell the full, complex truth of American history. The hearing descended into chaos, with lawmakers probing exhibits on gender identity and appropriateness for children, exposing deep cultural…