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Court orders Trump's name stripped from Kennedy Center

Only the US Congress can rename the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, a judge has ruled, saying any references to Donald Trump must be removed.

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Judge orders removal of Donald Trump's name from Kennedy Center, blocks closure plan; US president blasts ruling

A US federal judge has ordered the Trump administration to remove President Trump's name from the Kennedy Center. The court ruled that renaming the Washington institution, a memorial to John F. Kennedy, requires congressional approval. The judge mandated the removal of all Trump signage and references within two weeks, following…

The Times of India

Donald Trump’s face to feature on US passports to mark America’s 250th anniversary, report says

President has already added his face to National Park passes and his name to the Kennedy Center

The Independent UK

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Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signs bill renaming Palm Beach airport after Trump

The president's company recently filed an application for airport-related trademarks

The Independent UK

Bill Maher will win the Kennedy Center's Mark Twain humor prize following White House denial

The Kennedy Center says Bill Maher will win the prestigious Mark Twain humor prize

The Independent UK

White House shuts down reports comedian Bill Maher was set to receive Mark Twain Prize at the Kennedy Center

‘Literally FAKE NEWS,’ cried the White House director of communications

The Independent UK

Trump ally stepping down as head of Kennedy Center

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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

Trump ally Ric Grenell stepping down as Kennedy Center president

Richard Grenell, the longtime Republican foreign policy adviser who instituted far reaching changes at the Kennedy Center that prompted many artists to abandon the iconic performing arts venue, will step down as the institution’s president

The Independent UK

Kennedy Center dealt another blow as National Symphony Orchestra leader quits amid Trump takeover

Historic performing arts center was plunged into turmoil when Trump purged more than half of the original board, replacing them with Republican supporters

The Independent UK

Kennedy Center exodus continues as National Symphony director Jean Davidson heads to the Wallis

National Symphony Orchestra director Jean Davidson has left the Kennedy Center to lead the Wallis Annenberg Center in Los Angeles, as turmoil grows under President Donald Trump’s control

The Independent UK

Robert De Niro reads Abraham Lincoln’s speech about democracy amid Trump feud

De Niro read Abraham Lincoln’s words on civility at Carnegie Hall

The Independent UK

All the world’s enraged: a new era of ‘resistance theater’ is rising as Trump attacks the arts

Writers and theater groups across the country are creating works in response to crackdowns on their communities

The Guardian - US

So, Trump’s plan to bring the Kennedy Center ‘to the highest level of success’ is by shutting it down

If you’re confused about how closing a national arts institution for two years qualifies as “success,” you’re not alone. But Donald Trump says it’s the fastest path forward for the Kennedy Center. Too bad we all know the real reason.

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Trump confirms plan to completely demolish Kennedy Center after artistic boycott

It's going to be reduced to rubble.

The Guardian - US

Trump news at a glance: Kennedy Center to close; Epstein case ‘over’, says deputy US attorney general

Trump announces two-year closure of Kennedy Center, citing construction needs – key US politics stories from 1 February 2026

The Independent UK

Kennedy Center to close for 2 years for renovations in July, Trump says, after performers' backlash

President Donald Trump says he will move to close Washington’s Kennedy Center performing arts venue for two years starting in July for construction

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First lady of film: Melania Trump's documentary premieres at Kennedy Center

From private to very public, Melania Trump's documentary about the 20 days leading up to Donald Trump's return to the White House has premiered at the Kennedy Center. It will be screened at more than 1,500 cinemas around the world ahead of its global release on Amazon Prime.

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Artistic turmoil: Kennedy Center official resigns two weeks after taking the job

Kevin Couch’s abrupt resignation as senior vice president of artistic programming at the Kennedy Center comes amid recent turmoil and artist cancellations, following a leadership overhaul initiated by Donald Trump.

The Independent UK

Kennedy Center just announced a new head of programming. He quit after five days

It was not immediately clear why the newly appointed head of artistic programming resigned so quickly

MusicRadar

“Symphony No 15 is a portrait of Abraham Lincoln, and the values of the Kennedy Center today are in direct conflict with the message of the symphony”: Philip Glass pulls premiere at the new Trump-approved Kennedy Center

President has recently changed name of cultural venue

Euronews

Philip Glass pulls new symphony from Kennedy Center in protest of Donald Trump

Philip Glass has announced he is withdrawing the world premiere of his Lincoln symphony from Kennedy Center, saying that the values of Trump-led Kennedy Center are “in direct conflict” with symphony’s message.

International Business Times UK

Kennedy Center Loses Another Major Artist as Philip Glass Withdraws World Premiere Over Trump Leadership

Philip Glass withdraws Symphony No 15 from Kennedy Center, citing value conflicts under Trump, joining growing artistic exodus

The Guardian - US

Philip Glass withdraws world premiere of his Lincoln symphony from Kennedy Center

Composer says values of Trump-dominated Kennedy Center ‘are in direct conflict’ with symphony’s message

The Independent UK

Kennedy Center hit with another loss amid MAGA takeover as celebrated composer Phillip Glass withdraws

Musician said ‘the values of the Kennedy Center today are in direct conflict with the message’ of his new Symphony

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