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Kennedy Center Honors awards moved to new venue amid Trump’s onslaught

Ceremony will not be hosted at its traditional home for the first time since awards began in 1978

The Guardian - US · Oct 2

US senator blocks bill to ban Trump from demolishing Kennedy Center without Congress’s approval

Mike Lee objected to the safeguard against the demolition of any presidential memorial Congress designates

The Guardian - US · Sep 29

Nearly All of $101 Million for Teen Pregnancy Prevention Sits Unspent as the Fiscal Year Ends September 30

HHS has provided about $580,000 of the $101 million Congress set aside for teen pregnancy prevention this year, and a court has paused the funds' Sept. 30 lapse.

Medical Daily · Sep 28

Trump Re-Ups His Threat To Raze the Kennedy Center Unless He Can Slap His Name on It

After a federal judge rejected his attempts at self-glorification, Trump said the building will "end up being ripped down" if he does not get the "recognition" he wants.

Reason · Sep 18

US judge orders Kennedy Center to give 30-day notice before major changes, including demolition

A US federal judge on Thursday ordered the Kennedy Center to give 30 days’ notice before making any major physical changes to the building, including demolition, after President Donald Trump warned that the deteriorating performing arts complex could be “ripped down”.

The Times of India · Sep 17

Trump spotted looking at ‘Kennedy Center DEMOLISHED’ poster as his pouting over name change grows

President Donald Trump has been caught up in a long-running legal battle to rename the performing arts venue after himself since late last year, culminating with its board voting to close it down for repairs earlier this week

The Independent UK · Sep 17

Trump Appears To Review Kennedy Center 'Demolished' Image as Judge Blocks His Name Addition

Photographs show Donald Trump examining an obscured poster board apparently referencing the Kennedy Center and demolition, amid a court battle over his name and plans to close the venue.

International Business Times UK · Sep 17

Kennedy Center Shutdown Explained: Why Trump Says $257M Renovation Hinges on Fight Over His Name

The Kennedy Center board has voted to close the venue during planned renovations after a judge again blocked efforts to add Donald Trump's name to the memorial.

International Business Times UK · Sep 16

Trump threatens to keep Kennedy Centre closed over name change row

Trump took control of the centre's board shortly after beginning his second term. A judge ruled that the president's name cannot be added without congressional approval.

Euronews · Sep 16

Trump Wanted His Name on the Kennedy Center. A Judge Said No — So the Board Shut It Down Instead

Kennedy Center trustees warn of "certain fiscal collapse" and weigh closing the building or adding Trump's name to the facade, as a $23M deficit looms.

Latin Times · Sep 16