Court denies emergency appeal to retain Trump’s name on Kennedy Center Justice department lawyers had appealed to stay a judge’s order to remove Trump’s name from facade The Guardian - US · Jun 13
Elon Musk’s ex-girlfriend Ashley St Clair claims she was offered 'enough money equal to GDP of small nation' to not expose MAGA Former MAGA influencer and Elon Musk associate Ashley St Clair has made a series of explosive claims about the US political right, saying she was offered large sums of money to stay silent and alleging that parts of the MAGA movement operate through coordinated private group chats involving senior political… The Times of India · May 27
MAGA media's briefing operation exposed The right eerily repeated Trump's ballroom talking points, while the left went straight to conspiracy Salon · Apr 27
Trump announces Ric Grenell departure as Kennedy Center head President thanks Grenell for ‘outstanding work’ and says Matt Floca, vice-president of operations, will take over The Guardian - US · Mar 13
Exclusive: Ric Grenell departing as Kennedy Center head Grenell will be succeeded by Matt Floca, who currently oversees bulding operations. Axios · Mar 13
Seized, subverted, shuttered: a year in Trump’s assault on the Kennedy Center Since a presidential post on Truth Social the Washington DC arts hub has lost its leadership, had its name changed and will now be closed for years The Guardian - US · Feb 8
Reality TV star Spencer Pratt launches LA mayoral bid on wildfire anniversary Pratt, who lost home in Palisades fire and has been vocal critic of city leaders, says system is ‘fundamentally broken’ The Guardian - US · Jan 7
Kennedy Center reportedly changed rules before vote to add Trump’s name Bylaws that would limit voting to Trump-appointed trustees appears to reveal long-held renaming plan The Guardian - US · Dec 31, 2025
Kennedy Center exodus: The 11 acts that have pulled out post-Trump takeover A jazz ensemble and a New York dance company this week joined those canceling their events at the Kennedy Center. Axios · Dec 30, 2025
Barron Trump Reportedly Admired 'Big Brother' Andrew Tate, Who Is Accused of Rape and Exploiting Women Barron Trump admired Andrew Tate, who is accused of rape and trafficking. A report alleges they discussed his charges being a 'setup' while a Trump ally discussed his case with Romanian officials. International Business Times · Dec 11, 2025
Trump claims rave reviews for hosting Kennedy Center Honors – before ceremony even ends President refers jokingly to renamed ‘Trump-Kennedy Center’ at celebration of stars from music and film The Guardian - UK · Dec 8, 2025
Trump Envoy Grenell Criticized By Fellow Officials Over Softer Tone On Maduro: Report Trump envoy for special missions Richard Grenell is reportedly being criticized by fellow officials over his more conciliatory tone regarding Venezuela, according to a new report Latin Times · Sep 26, 2025
U.S. Envoy Confirms Talks with Maduro 'On Trump's Orders' Even as Military Pressure Mounts Richard Grenell, the Trump administration's envoy for Special Missions, confirmed that he has been in dialogue with Venezuela's authoritarian President Nicolás Maduro "on President Trump's orders," even as Washington increases military pressure on Caracas. Latin Times · Sep 26, 2025
Renaming Kennedy Center for Trumps would violate law that created it, insiders say as JFK niece weighs in Republicans have pressed for naming opera house for Melania and separately renaming the entire arts center after the current president The Independent UK · Jul 29, 2025
Benzinga · Jul 25, 2025 Chevron Set To Restart Venezuela Oil Operations After Trump Reversal U.S. President Donald Trump is pressing ahead with a move to allow Chevron to resume oil operations in Venezuela, reversing a previous policy stance and defying opposition from senior Republicans.
The Guardian - US · Jun 15, 2025 Trump ally Ric Grenell says he’d ‘look at’ California bid if Kamala Harris runs Kennedy Center interim director says he would have consider running for California governor if Harris opts in
International Business Times · May 22, 2025 State Dept Says Chevron Must Leave Venezuela, Even As American Freed The US State Department said Thursday that Chevron must wrap up operations in Venezuela next week as scheduled, contradicting an envoy who told a podcast differently after Caracas freed an American.
Al Jazeera · May 4, 2025 What led to Mike Waltz’s ouster as Trump’s national security adviser? The Signal group chat scandal and Waltz’s hawkish stance on Iran are being touted as the reasons for his ouster as NSA.
The Guardian - US · Mar 16, 2025 Washington worried with Trump back in town: ‘The atmosphere is toxic here’ The Kennedy Center and BLM mural have been targeted, the newspaper is in freefall – and the Maga movement is gaining a foothold
The Guardian - US · Feb 24, 2025 ‘Not what we signed up for’: inside Trump’s ‘shocking’ Kennedy Center takeover The esteemed bipartisan cultural institution has fallen into the hands of the returning president leading to chaos, confusion and a celebrity exodus
The Independent UK · Feb 21, 2025 CPAC sends a warning message to Ukraine: It’s not Reagan’s party anymore ANALYSIS: ANALYSIS: Conservatives vocally defended Trump’s tack on Ukraine and Russia and his calling Zelensky, a dictator, Eric Garcia reports from CPAC
Top News · Feb 12, 2025 Donald Trump Elected Chair Of Kennedy Center Board Donald Trump appointed as Chairman of The Kennedy Center in Washington, DC, promising exciting developments.
Top News · Feb 11, 2025 Ric Grenell Named Interim Executive Director Of The Kennedy Center President Trump appoints Ric Grenell as Interim Executive Director of The Kennedy Center, focusing on American arts and culture. Grenell's appointment foll...
The Guardian - US · Feb 11, 2025 Trump names loyalist Ric Grenell as interim Kennedy Center leader President says America First ally will oversee operations amid concern about politicization of top US cultural center
The Guardian - US · Jan 20, 2025 ‘A real wild card’: experts struggle to predict Trump’s stance on Venezuela Nicolás Maduro’s future uncertain as Trump prepares for White House return with contrasting administration picks