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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.

St. Paul Pioneer Press20d agoCoverage (3)Whole story →

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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.

Billings Gazette20d agoCoverage (2)Whole story →

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Trump says Kennedy Center could be 'ripped down' if he doesn't get 'recognition'The comments come after a federal judge blocked the performing arts center's board from adding a tribute to Trump on the building or site.

KABC-TV18d agoCoverage (2)Whole story →

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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

Breitbart News Network19d 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. The center’s executive director and chief operating officer, Matt Floca, did

Pittsburgh Tribune-Review9d agoWhole story →

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Democrat announces whistleblower allegations of construction problems at Kennedy CenterA Democratic senator on Saturday alleged that whistleblowers have detailed several problems stemming from rushed or improper reconstruction of the Kennedy Center, adding a new layer to the travails of the arts complex as President Donald Trump tried to seize control of it and its name. Sheldon Whitehouse of Rhode

Pittsburgh Tribune-Review3mo agoWhole story →

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Lone GOP senator blocks bipartisan effort to prevent Trump from demolishing Kennedy CenterBy Morgan Rimmer, CNN (CNN) — A bipartisan effort aimed at protecting the Kennedy Center from demolition was blocked on the Senate floor Monday night by a lone Republican senator. Sen. Mike Lee of Utah objected to passage of a bill stipulating that any presidential memorial designated by an act of Congress — including the

ABC17News.com6d agoWhole story →

Government Mike Lee kennedy center demolition dispute

Republican senator blocks bill protecting Kennedy Center from demolitionSenator Mike Lee objected to a Monday request for unanimous consent, thwarting an attempt by the bill's bipartisan sponsors to expedite it through the chamber.

WJLA6d agoWhole story →

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Arts group seeks $15 million boost in cultural grants from cityIn an open letter to Mayor Brandon Johnson, Arts Alliance lllinois says that even in a tough budget cycle, “The arts should be a key part of Chicago’s FY2027 economic strategy.”

Chicago Sun-Times5d agoWhole story →

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Mike Lee blocks effort to prevent Trump from tearing down presidential memorialsThe measure would prohibit the demolition of any federally authorized memorial honoring a U.S. president without an act of Congress.

Washington Examiner6d agoWhole story →

Government Mike Lee kennedy center dispute

GOP Sen. Mike Lee Blocks Bill that Would Stop President Trump from Demolishing Collapsing Kennedy CenterThe bill would prevent the demolition of any presidential memorial, including the Kennedy Center, which the Trump administration has been fighting to renovate.

Breitbart News Network7d agoWhole story →

Government Mike Lee kennedy center demolition dispute

Utah senator blocks bill to stop Trump from demolishing Kennedy CenterSept. 29 (UPI) -- Sen. Mike Lee, R-Utah, blocked a bipartisan bill that would have kept presidents from demolishing any presidential memorials --

Breitbart News Network7d agoWhole story →

Government Mike Lee kennedy center funding dispute

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