A recent hearing in Washington has brought attention to the Smithsonian Institution. Republican lawmakers have accused the institution of promoting a certain ideology, which they claim is evident in its public displays, educational materials, and planning documents. The hearing centered on editorial control over the presentation of American history across the institution's various museums, research centers, and the National Zoo.

The institution is home to over 156 million artifacts. Further details on the hearing and the accusations against the Smithsonian Institution are available from KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7.