Kennedy Center closes amid financial crisis and Trump name dispute

Author: Evan SemonesPublished on: September 15, 2026Country: United States
Politics
Kennedy Center closes amid financial crisis and Trump name dispute

The board of the Kennedy Center in Washington, DC, voted to close the historic venue due to a dire financial crisis and needed renovations. This decision follows a federal judge blocking a new attempt to add Donald Trump's name to the institution. The judge ruled that any name change required congressional approval, marking another legal defeat for the Kennedy Center's board.

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