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Politics● LowSep 15 · Sep 15, 2026, 6:49 PM

Kennedy Center board votes to close venue immediately as judge again blocks addition of Trump's name

GlobeAlert Desk · curated from LA Times · North America

The Kennedy Center Board of Trustees voted Tuesday to immediately close the performing arts venue, a few hours after a federal judge ruled that President Trump's name could not be restored to its facade.

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