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Barbra Streisand Slams Trump's 'Unchecked Ego' Amid Kennedy Center Battle

Barbra Streisand is criticizing President Donald Trump over his controversial handling of the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C.

Coverage (2)· Sep 18, 2:35 AM to Sep 18, 2:37 AM

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The Hollywood Reporter· Sep 18, 2:35 AMBarbra Streisand Slams Trump's 'Unchecked Ego' Amid Kennedy Center Battle
Rolling Stone· Sep 18, 2:37 AMBarbra Streisand Slams Trump’s ‘Unchecked Ego’ for Closing Kennedy Center

How it spread

2 articles

firstThe Hollywood Reporter
firstRolling Stone

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Before

Kennedy Center says "nothing is being demolished" as Trump says it could be "ripped down"In court documents filed Wednesday by Rep. Joyce Beatty, a witness said he saw a "forklift run into and hit the pillars" of the building.

CBS News18d agoWhole story →

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Fencing goes up around Kennedy Center after board votes to close itThe board's vote on Tuesday came after a federal judge blocked the institution from returning President Donald Trump’s name to the building.

NBC10 Boston19d agoWhole story →

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Rep. Joyce Beatty demands emergency hearing after Kennedy Center closureThe latest filing follows the Kennedy Center board's vote to shutter the facility immediately for safety reasons and to begin renovations.

Washington Examiner19d agoWhole story →

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The Latest: Board votes to close Kennedy Center amid financial woes and name disputeThe Kennedy Center board has voted to close most of the iconic performing arts venue just hours after a federal judge blocked the institution from returning President Donald Trump’s name to the building. Trump says the closure was needed for safety repairs. But he says those repairs would only happen if the board was allowed to add his name to the…

The Atlanta Journal-Constitution20d agoWhole story →

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Congresswoman Blasts Trump Plan to Immediately Close Kennedy CenterCongresswoman Joyce Beatty has blasted the decision of the Trump-picked board to immediately close the Kennedy Center.

The Hollywood Reporter20d agoWhole story →

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Since

Barbra Streisand Slams Trump’s ‘Unchecked Ego’ for Closing Kennedy CenterBarbra Streisand criticized President Donald Trump's "unchecked ego" amid the ongoing debacle surrounding the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts.

Rolling Stone18d agoWhole story →

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Fresh layoffs begin at Kennedy Center as closure continuesThe Kennedy Center laid off more than a dozen employees Friday, according to three people familiar with the cuts who spoke on the condition of anonymity. The layoffs come as the center’s main building remains closed during a widening legal battle over President Donald Trump’s transformation of the national cultural institution.

Spokane Spokesman-Review17d agoWhole story →

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Kennedy Center Put off Planned Repairs Despite Known Structural Issues, Former Employees AllegeKennedy Center officials were long aware of serious structural issues that they cited as new problems after the abrupt decision to close the performing arts venue this month, a group of former employees allege in a letter to Congress.

U.S. News & World Report9d agoWhole story →

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Kennedy family, lawmakers respond to Kennedy Center closingAmid a legal battle over President Donald Trump's efforts to add his name to the building, the board at the Kennedy Center voted to shutter it.

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Judge says no to Trump’s name on Kennedy CenterA U.S. federal judge on Tuesday again blocked the John F. Kennedy Memorial Center for the Performing Arts in Washington from inscribing President Donald Trump's name on its facade.

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Federal court is asked to block Kennedy Center from returning Trump's name to buildingRep. Joyce Beatty has asked a federal court to block the Kennedy Center from adding President Donald Trump’s name to the building. WASHINGTON

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Lawmaker Slams Trump Administration’s Threat To Demolish Kennedy Center As Hearing LoomsA federal court will hold a hearing Thursday afternoon on Rep. Joyce Beatty, D-Ohio’s motion to block the Kennedy Center from inscribing Trump’s name on the venue.

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Court filing in Kennedy Center battle highlights fears of potential demolitionRep. Joyce Beatty asked a federal judge to clarify that the Kennedy Center cannot be demolished after images surfaced of President Donald Trump reviewing what appeared to be a printout related to the institution.

Anchorage Daily News18d agoWhole story →

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Judge blocks Kennedy Center board from adding Trump's name anywhereA federal judge has blocked the Kennedy Center from returning President Donald Trump’s name to the iconic performing arts venue in a move meant to recognize his renovation efforts.

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