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Trump says the Kennedy Center is ‘a great danger.’ Don’t tell the National Symphony Orchestra

The National Symphony Orchestra’s use of the main concert hall appears to undermine the president’s dire descriptions of a venue he wants to rename after himself

The Independent UK · Oct 7

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

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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

Kennedy Center put off planned repairs despite known structural issues, former employees allege

Some former Kennedy Center employees are accusing officials at the performing arts venue of long knowing about structural issues they recently cited as new problems

The Independent UK · Sep 26

Trump said the Kennedy Center would be closed for 7 days, it’s going to be longer than that

‘The Kennedy Center is in a virtual state of collapse, and has been for many years,’ Donald Trump has claimed

The Independent UK · Sep 25

Bill Clinton Calls Out Donald Trump While Condemning the Triumphal Arch Claiming 'It's Hard To Make Up'

Bill Clinton mocked Donald Trump's proposed 250-foot triumphal arch, using the project and a Kennedy Center naming dispute to criticise political priorities and political conflict.

International Business Times UK · Sep 24

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Trump’s battle to rename the Kennedy Center has put its future at risk

The president has threatened to block renovations and suggested the landmark could be demolished after courts ruled against his bid to rename it

The Guardian - US · Sep 19

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

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Latin Times · 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.

France 24 · Sep 15

Trump says renovation of Kennedy Center depends on whether his name is on it

The Kennedy Center board voted Tuesday to close most of the Washington performing arts complex for safety repairs, hours after a judge again blocked efforts to add President Donald Trump’s name to the building. Trump said the $257 million renovation plan depended on recognising his role in the project.

We Got This Covered · Sep 15

Federal judge once again blocks Trump’s name from being returned to Kennedy Center facade, rules it can’t be done ‘without Congress’s blessing’

The legal battle over the building is showing no signs of slowing down.

The Independent UK · Sep 15

Kennedy Center board votes to close after being told they can’t add Trump name as president vows to cancel repairs

Trump says renovations ‘will not take place’ unless his name is on the building

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The Independent UK · Sep 15

Trump insists Kennedy Center ‘collapse’ left guard ‘60 seconds from death’ in rant after losing name change

President’s outburst follows a judge permanently blocking push to put his name on the Kennedy Center facade

The Guardian - US · Sep 15

Kennedy Center to close as Trump threatens to block repairs over name dispute

President says he will block renovation project unless court decision to bar his name from being added is overturned

The Independent UK · Sep 14

Kennedy Center comes up with 10 different ways to put Trump’s name on the building for his ‘generosity’ and ‘unwavering support’

Trump won’t ‘rescue’ the venue or provide any financial support without getting his name on it, draft resolution says

The Independent UK · Sep 14

Kennedy Center warns of ‘certain fiscal collapse’ unless Trump’s name reinstated

Performing arts venue embroiled in legal battle over President Donald Trump’s efforts to have his name added to its exterior ahead of planned closure to allow for costly renovations

International Business Times UK · Sep 2

Federal Judge Rebukes RFK Jr.'s Health Agency for Using AI-Generated Studies To Slash Teen Pregnancy Grants

A federal judge has paused the Trump administration's abstinence-only teen pregnancy programme, citing unreliable AI-generated references. The ruling does not restore the £49.1m in cancelled grants.

Reason · Aug 26

Trump Threatens To Demolish Kennedy Center Unless He Can Put His Name on It

Just like he's doing with the White House ballroom, Trump suggests he would rather bulldoze a federal structure and build something else in its place, no matter what the law says.

The Guardian - US · Aug 25

Trump administration threatens to demolish Kennedy Center if $250m renovation not done

US president’s lawyers in court filing say Washington arts complex must undergo repairs or risk demolition

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