Alex Padilla: “It's an absolute abuse of power, as I just mentioned, but as -- as, not surprised as I am that this is the conduct of…”

DOJ’s failure to seek immediate relief is profoundly concerning—for the integrity of the Department, the rule of law, and the public’s safety.

While Trump continues to try to re-write history, I will continue to fight to defend the Smithsonian’s independence from Trump’s pressure campaign and political agenda.

Secretary Bunch has been instrumental in telling and preserving the story of our nation and our culture, putting truth and accuracy over politics.

This is particularly disturbing at a time when our nation is at war with the Islamic Republic of Iran, which has reportedly engaged in sophisticated cybersecurity attacks, including on water infrastructure in the United States and nuclear…