Smithsonian's 17 museums, National Zoo, conservation biology institute (Virginia) closed by GOP Shutdown : GOP Senator in tug-of-war over DISCOVERY Shuttle

Smithsonian accused by TX Senator Cornyn

(up for re-election in 2026)

who does not agree that the

Smithsonian owns the Shuttle

DISCOVERY

houstonchronicle.com/news/houston-texas/space/article/

cornyn-doj-smithsonian-lobbying-shuttle-21112494.php 

Details at The Hill

dot-com/

smithsonian-museum-closures-government-shutdown/

October 11, 2025