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New Fossils Unearthed in Petrified Forest National Park Bonebed Preserve a Snapshot of an Ecosystem in Flux Before the End Triassic Mass Extinction A Smithsonian-led team of researchers have discovered…
Lineup Features Justice Amy Coney Barrett, Geena Davis, Ron Chernow, Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, Jenny Slate, John Green, Joy Harjo, Ada Limón and Tracy K. Smith WASHINGTON, D.C. — Uniting book…
Coming to life July 26 – 27, Kids World is a dynamic two-day experience designed for young children, teens and families. From educational activities and live performances to community resources…
“Youth and the Future of Culture” Highlights Younger Generations July 2–7 The Smithsonian’s Center for Folklife and Cultural Heritage kicks off the 2025 Folklife Festival “Youth and the Future of…
Washington, DC – Today, Congresswoman Julia Brownley (D-CA) issued the following statement following final passage of H.R. 1, Republicans’ sweeping tax reconciliation bill, which enacts the largest cuts to Medicaid…
Washington, D.C. – On Tuesday, members of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus (CHC) introduced more than 100 amendments to the House Republican budget betrayal — Trump’s Big, Ugly Bill — a…
This fall, Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum will present “Made in America: The Industrial Photography of Christopher Payne,” an exhibition featuring Payne’s intricately detailed photography of America’s factories. On view…
Washington, D.C. – At a hearing to review the Fiscal Year 2026 budget request for the National Institutes of Health (NIH), U.S. Senator Susan Collins, Chair of the Appropriations Committee,…
Senators to DOI Acting Inspector General: “We are concerned that the Administration’s actions to gut the agency of qualified public servants could leave critical water infrastructure and communities vulnerable to…
Washington, D.C. — For most of June through August 2025, the U.S. Botanic Garden (USBG) will shift open hours for the Conservatory to 11 a.m. – 6 p.m. From June…