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Politics● LowSep 16 · Sep 16, 2026, 4:14 AM

Kennedy Center to close for renovations after judge blocks returning Trump’s name to landmark venue

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Trump has said the $257 million (around €222.72) allocated by Congress for the repairs would only be released if the renaming was permitted to proceed — a condition federal courts have twice ruled cannot be met without Congressional approval.

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