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Trump's ego is closing the Kennedy Center. Nothing else. | Opinion
The Kennedy Center received $257 million from Congress, but President Trump refuses to let that money go through if his name isn't on the building.
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AP News
Trump defends bid to put his name on the Kennedy Center
President Donald Trump is defending his push to put his name on the Kennedy Center, saying he deserves recognition for trying to save it
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USA Today
What we saw outside the Kennedy Center after board votes to close venue
The Kennedy Center was eerily quiet Thursday as crews put up barriers outside the venue, days after its board voted to close the center.
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Rolling Stone
Barbra Streisand Slams a ‘Humiliated Trump’ for Closing Kennedy Center After Losing Name Feud
A Trump-appointed board voted to temporarily close the center after a judge blocked Trump from putting his name on the building
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USA Today
What's going on at the Kennedy Center? Its history, ownership and more
Kennedy Center leaders voted to close the building for renovations. Here's what to know about its history, ownership, Trump's name and the board vote.
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AP News
Park Service quietly awards contracts to work on Trump’s takeover of East Potomac golf course
Democrats on the House Natural Resources Committee say the Trump administration has awarded contracts to begin work on President Donald Trump’s planned takeover of the East Potomac Golf Course in Washington
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The List Wire
President Trump's approval ratings drop across states
President Trump's approval ratings are falling nationwide. See how voters in your state feel about his performance.
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AP News
House approves sweeping Russia sanctions bill, sending it to Trump
The House has passed a broad package of sanctions targeting Russian officials and key pillars of its economy as lawmakers look to deprive President Vladimir Putin of the financial resources needed to wage the war against Ukraine
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USA Today
What on earth happened to the Kennedy Center?
It was founded as an "artistic mecca" and inspired American pride for years. Now the Trump administration says it's falling apart and needs to close.
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USA Today
Best sports betting apps in the U.S. for September 2026
USA TODAY ranks the best sports betting apps for August 2026 by usability, bonuses, and betting markets, so you can pick the right app for NFL season.
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AP News
The Latest: Board votes to close Kennedy Center amid financial woes and name dispute
The 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
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USA Today
Maria Shriver slams 'narcissistic' Trump over Kennedy Center dispute
Maria Shriver slammed President Trump as "narcissistic" after the Kennedy Center board voted to close the institution's main building.
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