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Politics● LowSep 15 · Sep 15, 2026, 6:26 PM

Trump-aligned Kennedy Center board votes to close building

GlobeAlert Desk · curated from Axios · North America

The Kennedy Center's board voted Tuesday to close the iconic performing arts center's main building for a renovation project championed by President Trump, multiple outlets reported and a source familiar confirmed to Axios.Why it matters: Trump's attempts to put his name on the building, which memorializes former President John F. Kennedy, have fueled an ongoing legal and political battle.The decision came hours after a federal judge again said the center could not put Trump's name on the building. Driving the news: Axios could not immediately confirm when the closure will happen or how long i

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