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Chairman Trump Uses Dick Cheney Precedent to Shield Kennedy Center Input
Trump invokes Dick Cheney legal precedent to keep Kennedy Center decisions out of court discovery.
Law & Crime · 2m
Trump's 'surprise' arch lawsuit halts construction
A lawsuit claims Trump's Great Triumphal Arch will harm public safety and historic sites near Arlington National Cemetery.
Law & Crime · 2m
Kennedy Center appoints talent manager as artistic director
Rick Canny, who has managed rock acts, becomes artistic director despite staff concerns about his consulting fees and lack of arts programming experience.
NPR · 1m
Judge Orders Kennedy Center 30-Day Notice
Federal judge demands 30 days' notice before Kennedy Center changes after Trump reviews demolition plans.
New York Post · 1m
Trump's name at Kennedy Center sparks debate on presidential vanity
President Trump demanded his name be added to the Kennedy Center, but a judge ruled only Congress can change it. History shows sitting presidents rarely name things after themselves.
NPR · 3m
Thousands protest Kennedy Center over Trump plans
Thousands protest Kennedy Center as Trump threatens to tear it down.
Seattletimes · 1m
Kerry Kennedy: People Would Flood Back to Kennedy Center Without Trump
Kerry Kennedy says people would 'come flooding back' to Kennedy Center if Trump steps away from its renovation.
Newsweek · 1m
Kennedy Center Closure Extends
Kennedy Center closure extends another week due to safety concerns.
ABC7 New York · 1m
Legal expert weighs in on Trump's Kennedy Center threat
Trump threatens to demolish Kennedy Center; legal expert explains constitutional risks.
CBS News · 1m
Trump defends Kennedy Center naming bid
Trump claims credit for saving Kennedy Center after adding his name.
Seattletimes · 1m
Judge orders notice before Kennedy Center demolition
A federal judge halts any demolition at the Kennedy Center after Trump suggested it could be 'ripped down' and was photographed with a document saying 'Kennedy Center Demolished.'
CBS News · 1m
Kennedy Center Faces Trump Threat
Trump threatens to demolish Kennedy Center, a 55-year-old arts landmark.
Valleynewslive · 1m
Trump Checks Kennedy Center Demolition Board
Trump reviews Kennedy Center demolition document as legal battle intensifies
Newsweek · 1m
Kennedy Center closure sparks Trump dispute
Trump's Kennedy Center name push faces legal hurdles as safety fears grow
Valleynewslive · 1m
Protesters form human chain around Kennedy Center
Activists demand Trump removed as Kennedy Center chairman after threats to demolish memorial
ABC7 New York · 1m
Trump demands name on Kennedy Center or blocks renovation
President Trump threatens to halt the Kennedy Center's planned renovation unless a court ruling preventing his name from being added to the building is reversed.
CBS News · 1m
Trump controls the Kennedy Center with few checks left
The president now chairs the board, Congress is silent, and federal agencies aren't pushing back on his plans for the living memorial to JFK.
The Conversation · 2m
Streisand blasts Trump's Kennedy Center power play
The legendary singer condemns the president's attempt to rename the iconic arts venue and his closure of it after losing a legal battle.
Rolling Stone · 1m
Hundreds form human chain to save Kennedy Center from Trump
Activists demand Trump's removal as Kennedy Center chairman after he threatens to demolish the presidential memorial.
ABC News · 1m · 5 views
Streisand blasts Trump's Kennedy Center power play
The legendary singer condemns the president's attempt to rename the cultural institution after himself as an act of unchecked ego.
Billboard · 1m
Trump threatens Kennedy Center over naming dispute
After a judge blocked his name from the building's facade, the president threatened to tear it down and withheld $270 million in renovation funds.
Mother Jones · 1m
This week's news quiz: Trump, Dion, and the Kennedy Center
Test your knowledge of the week's biggest stories in this rapid-fire news quiz.
NPR · 1m
Kennedy Center's $250M Renovation Teaches Homeowners a Lesson
The debate over whether to repair or demolish the Kennedy Center reveals the decision-making framework that applies to any building, from mansions to modest homes.
Family Handyman · 2m
Kennedy Center faces demolition threat under Trump
A federal judge orders a 30-day notice requirement after Trump suggests tearing down the iconic DC performing arts venue.
BBC News · 1m
Trump's Kennedy Center power play turns legal
A federal judge orders advance notice of any demolition after Trump threatens to tear down the landmark unless his name is added.
CNBC · 2m
Trump's 250th birthday party never ends
The Trump administration says it's shutting down Freedom 250, but the president keeps using the anniversary to justify pet projects and political operations.
Mother Jones · 3m
Trump's Kennedy Center fight heads to court
A federal judge orders 30 days notice before any demolition as Trump clashes with courts over his name on the building.
ABC News · 2m · 5 views
Trump's war on the Kennedy Center
The president demands his name on a national landmark, threatens to demolish it, and courts are struggling to stop him.
Slate Magazine · 2m
Trump demands Kennedy Center recognition or threatens closure
After a judge blocked his name from the building, Trump says the center will close or be demolished without his administration's recognition.
ABC News · 1m
Judge orders Trump to explain Kennedy Center closure
A federal judge demands answers after Trump shuts down the performing arts venue, defying a prior court order.
CNBC · 1m
Maryland theater reacts to Kennedy Center closure
Local artists and leaders grapple with the shutdown of the national performing arts center that shaped their careers.
The Banner · 2m
Trump demands his name on Kennedy Center
The president is withholding $257 million in renovation funds unless the performing arts center bears his name.
ABC7 New York · 1m
Trump's Washington hostage crisis
From the Kennedy Center to the Lincoln Memorial, Trump's renovation promises have become threats and closures.
Mother Jones · 1m
Why Trump threatens to halt work over his name
Psychologists explain the mechanism behind demanding your name on buildings.
Psychologies · 1m
Kennedy Center closes amid Trump name battle
A federal judge blocked Trump's name on the venue as the board voted to shut it down for emergency renovations.
Billboard · 1m · 1 like
Judge blocks Trump from demolishing Kennedy Center without notice
A federal judge ordered 30 days' notice before any demolition after Trump threatened to tear down the national arts complex.
the Guardian · 1m
Trump escalates Kennedy Center name fight
A judge blocked Trump’s name from the Kennedy Center facade, and Trump answered with a threat to keep the building closed.
Malay Mail · 1m
Kennedy Center closes after Trump renaming fight
The Kennedy Center is shutting its doors after a judge blocked Trump’s bid to put his name on the building.
Vox · 1m
Kennedy Center board votes to close amid Trump name fight
Hours after a judge blocked another bid to put Trump's name on the venue, his hand-picked board voted to shut it down.
The Banner · 1m
Kennedy Center board votes to shut down, and a new court fight looms
Hours after a judge blocked Trump's name going on the building, his handpicked board closed the Kennedy Center outright.
The Hollywood Reporter · 1m
Why the Kennedy Center is going dark for two years
A falling ceiling, a lost naming fight and bankruptcy warnings pushed trustees to shut the main building until 2028.
TIME · 4m
Kennedy Center board votes to shut the doors
Trump's appointees voted to close the arts center while a court fight over his name on the building is still going.
Business Insider · 1m
Trump's board just shut the Kennedy Center
Hours after a judge blocked the renaming, trustees voted to close the Kennedy Center outright, and the president reportedly screamed at a congresswoman on the call.
Dailymail · 3m
Trump's board shuts the Kennedy Center
A board chaired by the president voted to close the Kennedy Center the same day a judge blocked his name from the building.
CBS News · 1m
Kennedy Center Goes Dark
Hours after a judge blocked Trump's name from the building, the board voted to close it immediately.
Variety · 1m
Kennedy Center board votes to shut down
A judge blocked Trump's name from the facade, and hours later the board voted to close the doors.
New York Post · 1m
Kennedy Center shuts its main hall
The board pulled the plug on the Kennedy Center's main building hours after a judge blocked Trump naming plans.
Fox News · 1m
The Kennedy Center board votes to shut the doors
A ceiling falls, a name comes down, and the nation's memorial to JFK is headed for a two-year blackout.
ABC News · 2m
SCOTUS blocks Trump's mail voting limits
Three fights in one Monday briefing: who gets to vote by mail, who watches AI, and who pays for the Kennedy Center.
NPR · 1m
Kennedy Center says: Trump's name or bankruptcy
The board says the arts center runs out of money in weeks unless Trump's name goes on the marble facade.
ABC News · 2m
The Kennedy Center says the money has run out
America's national cultural center says bankruptcy is close and the doors could shut within days.
NPR · 1m