Smithsonian Museums in Washington, DC, Close Doors as Shutdown Continues

Smithsonian museums across Washington, DC, closed their doors on Sunday as the ongoing government shutdown causes strain.

Is the Smithsonian open during the shutdown? Temporarily, yes.

The Smithsonian Institute said it would keep its museums open at least temporarily after a government shutdown began Oct. 1.
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In DC, Gov. Cooper pitches Congress, Trump administration on hurricane relief

WASHINGTON, D.C. (WTVD) -- North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper visited the nation's capital on Wednesday to rally support for significant federal assistance for recovery from Hurricane Florence. In ...