Congress
Wanted: leaders with ‘stamina’ as Smithsonian tackles the creation of two new museums in Washington, DC
A turf battle may loom on the National Mall, but secretary Lonnie Bunch hopes to limit the hurdles for institutions devoted to Latino culture and women’s history
Officials reveal full extent of damage to US Capitol’s art after pro-Trump rampage
Officials explore harm to busts and paintings in the House from chemical sprays and describe frantic efforts to change airflows as melee unfolded
‘Many museums will be lost’: US association appeals to Congress to support funding for institutions
Invoking the pandemic, advocates seek federal money for agencies that support museum programmes as well as operations grants and charitable tax deductions
How will US money laundering crackdown actually impact the art market? A lawyer explains
Congress is increasing its regulation of antiquities trade and while its powers are limited for now, change will come so the art industry must prepare
‘Estamos unidos’: proposal for a new Smithsonian National Museum of the American Latino awaits Senate consideration
After passage in the House, planners try to line up support for an institution that would fill in an incomplete US narrative
US Congress renews payroll loan programme for small businesses and non-profits reeling from coronavirus, extending hopes for museums
Money ran out in the first round, although some US museums scored loans
Provenance research is too expensive, museums tell Congress
The hearing concerning America's progress in returning Nazi loot to original owners discussed potential problems
The US rejoins Unesco, analysis suggests the organisation being used as an extension of US foreign policy, as part of the ongoing 'war on terror'
Congress is expected to approve a $71.4 million payment to Unesco, the first US contribution in 18 years