Lawmakers went for a Smithsonian sequel this week, as a top museum official and a nearly identical group of witnesses appeared for their second congressional hearing. Republicans have thrust the National Museum of American History into the spotlight and accused it of rewriting history two days in a row, first at the House Oversight Delivering […]
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For the second day in a row, lawmakers spar over American history at the Smithsonian
Anthea M. Hartig, director of the Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History, prepares to testify during Wednesday’s House Administration Committee hearing, marking her second Hill appearance this week. (Bill Clark/CQ Roll Call)
Posted July 22, 2026 at 1:38pm
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