White House and Smithsonian clash over federal funding

The Smithsonian Institution and the White House are at odds over federal funding and exhibit content. The White House Domestic Policy Council has requested internal records from the Smithsonian by mid-January as part of a broader review. Officials in the administration say federally funded museums should reconsider exhibits focused on racism and systemic inequality, while Smithsonian leaders are reviewing the request amid growing tensions over how history is presented.