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GOP senator breaks with Trump over 'woke' Smithsonian history battle
Friday, August 7, 2026
Senator Lisa Murkowski of Alaska wrote to Interior Secretary Doug Burgum expressing concerns about an executive order affecting Smithsonian museum signage. Murkowski's letter diverged from the position of other Republican senators who backed the order. The executive order directed changes to how the Smithsonian displays historical content related to certain topics.
