Arts Apr 17 Ex-Kennedy Center staffer alleges chaos and cronyism under Trump leadership By Geoff Bennett, Azhar Merchant
Politics Apr 14 New head of the Kennedy Center tries to show that the building really needs a renovation Trump's move to shutter the building for two years starting in July, which was approved by the board last month, has spurred lawsuits and an outcry that the closure is merely a response to plunging sales as artists canceled Kennedy… By Steven Sloan, Associated Press
Arts Mar 31 Watch 7:42 Washington National Opera finds new stage after split with Kennedy Center Earlier this month, the Kennedy Center board approved the president’s plan to close the center for two years. The Washington National Opera had already announced it was leaving, one of the most consequential developments in a year of turmoil. Jeffrey… By Jeffrey Brown, Anne Azzi Davenport
Politics Mar 26 Democratic lawmaker asks judge to remove Trump's name from Kennedy Center In a motion filed Wednesday, Rep. Joyce Beatty of Ohio argues that Congress was clear in its intent that the Kennedy Center is named for the late President John F. Kennedy — and no one else. By Steven Sloan, Darlene Superville, Associated Press
Nation Mar 23 Historic preservation groups sue Trump to block Kennedy Center changes A coalition of preservation groups is suing to stop major physical changes at the Kennedy Center under President Donald Trump’s renovation plans. By Steven Sloan, Associated Press
Mar 16 Kennedy Center votes to shut down operations for 2 years and names a new president By Steven Sloan, Hillel Italie, Associated Press The widely expected decision comes in the wake of numerous resignations and cancellations during President Donald Trump's second term, although Trump himself has cited the need for repairs as a reason for the closure. Continue reading
Mar 16 WATCH: Trump 'strongly' encourages other countries to help U.S. protect Strait of Hormuz By Associated Press The president said at an event at the White House on Monday that “numerous countries” have told him “they’re on the way” to help police the strait but he complained about their reluctance. Continue reading
Mar 13 Trump announces Ric Grenell is stepping down as Kennedy Center's president By Steven Sloan, Associated Press Richard Grenell, an ally of President Donald Trump who oversaw 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. Continue reading
Feb 02 WATCH: Trump says he's not ripping down the Kennedy Center, 'we're using the structure' to renovate By Darlene Superville, Associated Press President Donald Trump's comments suggested that the interior of the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts will be gutted as part of the process. Continue reading
Feb 02 Watch 6:46 Trump announces 2-year closure of Kennedy Center after multiple cancellations by artists By Liz Landers, Karina Cuevas, Bridget Craig The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, recently renamed the Trump Kennedy Center, will likely close its doors for two years starting this summer. President Trump made the announcement on social media Sunday, claiming it is necessary for… Continue watching