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Politics● LowSep 16 · Sep 16, 2026, 3:15 PM

Kennedy Center Board votes to close for renovations amid legal fight over Trump name

GlobeAlert Desk · curated from CBS News · North America

A judge blocked President Trump's name from being added to the Kennedy Center facade again on Tuesday. Later in the day, the institution's board voted to close the venue for renovations. CBS News' Olivia Rinaldi explains.

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