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One of the core tenets of the conservative legal movement over the past half-century has been that presidents should have more power. The “unitary executive theory” developed by John Yoo, then an ...

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This holiday season, the Smithsonian Store is spreading winter cheer with a curated collection of gifts inspired by the wonder and treasures found across the Smithsonian’s 21 museums and the National ...

After being closed for more than a month due to the government shutdown, Smithsonian museums are set to reopen on a rolling basis starting Friday, Nov. 14. The National Museum of American History, the ...

The Smithsonian museums are reopening, starting Friday, November 14, following the federal government shutdown. Initial reopenings include the National Museum of American History, National Air and ...