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in the matter...per Conor's comments earlier and the attached Legal History of the Smithsonian...here's an excerpt...
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The Smithsonian Institution is a trust instrumentality of the United States, lawfully created by Congress in 1846 to exercise the authority of the United States in carrying out the responsibilities Congress undertook when it accepted the bequest of James Smithson "to found at Washington, under the name of the Smithsonian Institution, an establishment for the increase and diffusion of knowledge among men."Congress delegated the authority and responsibilities of the United States to the Smithsonian Board of Regents, initially comprised of fifteen members. The Board of Regents now has seventeen members: the Chief Justice, the Vice President, three members of the Senate, three members of the House of Representatives, and nine citizen members appointed by Joint Resolution of Congress.

The Smithsonian Institution is considered unique in the Federal establishment. The Smithsonian is not an executive branch agency and does not exercise regulatory powers, except over its own buildings and grounds. Thus, courts have held that the Smithsonian is not an agency or authority of the Government as those terms are used in certain laws applicable to executive branch agencies such as the Privacy Act, the Administrative Procedure Act, the Freedom of Information Act, and the Federal Advisory Committee Act. However, the U.S. Attorney General has concluded that the Smithsonian is so "closely connected" to the federal government that it shares the immunity of the United States from state and local regulation. In accordance with this doctrine, local zoning regulations, ABC licensing provisions, sales and use taxes, and real estate taxes are not applicable to the Smithsonian absent a specific federal statute. (There are several instances in which Congress has required federal entities to comply with state and local laws, so questions about the applicability of specific state and local laws to the Smithsonian should be directed to the Office of General Counsel.)
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In short, it's up to Congress to make or change laws regarding the Smithsonian...not a wannabe autocrat.


Link: https://www.si.edu/ogc/legalhistory

stuff

Most Americans are probably behind an effort like this


Link: https://www.whitehouse.gov/presidential-actions/2025/03/restoring-truth-and-sanity-to-american-history/

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Same thing was done in Nazi Germany.

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kick the nonsense out

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FYI, the Smithsonian is not a federal agency but a “trust instrumentality” of the United States, overseen by a secretary, who is appointed by the Board of Regents — made up of the chief justice, vice president, three members of the Senate, three members of the House and nine citizens.

The Smithsonian describes itself as the “world’s largest museum, education, and research complex” and includes 21 museums — two in development — 14 education and research centers, and the National Zoo.

Again, you should seek to become a more educated citizen. Your life may become more fulfilling.

Trying to sound intelligent. In case you weren’t aware, it doesn’t work.

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Disfigure facts and history because they are too difficult to contemplate.

MAS, Tampa and Lancem have something they can sink their teeth into. Just like Hunter’s laptop.