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The Latest: Board votes to close Kennedy Center amid financial woes and name dispute, AP sources say

The Kennedy Center board has voted to close due to financial issues and a dispute over putting President Donald Trump’s name on the venue. This decision follows a federal judge's ruling that blocked the board from adding Trump's name, citing a previous illegal addition. Earlier on Tuesday, Trump criticized the Supreme Court for rejecting his attempt to…

Sources (1)+2 copies· Sep 15, 7:42 PM to Sep 15, 11:22 PM

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