Alex Padilla: “As demonstrated under both Democratic and Republican administrations, U.S. elections are safe, secure, and fair.”

While I respect his decision to depart, the job now falls to the Board of Regents and Congress to ensure the success of his work will remain for generations to come.

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…

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.