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Federal judge rejects bid to halt removal of Trump's name from Kennedy Center building

Since returning to the White House, Trump has taken repeated measures to put his name and image in official spaces, an abrupt break with American political tradition.

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Judge denies Kennedy Center request for pause in ruling ordering Trump's name removed from building

A judge has denied a request from the Kennedy Center to pause a ruling ordering President Donald Trump's name removed from building

The Independent UK

Kennedy Center removes Trump’s name from website after judge’s order - but it’s still on the building

The president has called for the judge who ruled the arts center’s name change was illegal to be impeached

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Trump’s name to be removed from Kennedy Center after court ruling

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Kennedy Center tells staff to remove Trump’s name from building after court ruling

Kennedy Center told employees they had until June 12 to remove the president’s name from the building, pamphlets, the website and anywhere else it appears

The Independent UK

More Americans think the moon landing was fake than those who believe it’s OK for Trump to slap his name on buildings

Just 9 percent of Americans said it would be acceptable to name government buildings after Trump during his presidency, according to a recent poll

The Independent UK

Trump Legacy Denied: Judge Mandates Name Removed From Kennedy Center to Honour JFK Alone

A federal court has blocked the rebranding of the Kennedy Center, ordering the removal of Trump's name. The decision upholds the site's original dedication to President Kennedy.

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Court orders Trump's name stripped from Kennedy Center

Only the US Congress can rename the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, a judge has ruled, saying any references to Donald Trump must be removed.

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Judge orders removal of Donald Trump's name from Kennedy Center, blocks closure plan; US president blasts ruling

A US federal judge has ordered the Trump administration to remove President Trump's name from the Kennedy Center. The court ruled that renaming the Washington institution, a memorial to John F. Kennedy, requires congressional approval. The judge mandated the removal of all Trump signage and references within two weeks, following…

The Times of India

Donald Trump’s face to feature on US passports to mark America’s 250th anniversary, report says

President has already added his face to National Park passes and his name to the Kennedy Center

The Independent UK

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signs bill renaming Palm Beach airport after Trump

The president's company recently filed an application for airport-related trademarks

The Independent UK

Bill Maher will win the Kennedy Center's Mark Twain humor prize following White House denial

The Kennedy Center says Bill Maher will win the prestigious Mark Twain humor prize

The Independent UK

White House shuts down reports comedian Bill Maher was set to receive Mark Twain Prize at the Kennedy Center

‘Literally FAKE NEWS,’ cried the White House director of communications

The Independent UK

Trump ally stepping down as head of Kennedy Center

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Trump announces Ric Grenell departure as Kennedy Center head

President thanks Grenell for ‘outstanding work’ and says Matt Floca, vice-president of operations, will take over

The Independent UK

Trump ally Ric Grenell stepping down as Kennedy Center president

Richard Grenell, the longtime Republican foreign policy adviser who instituted far reaching changes at the Kennedy Center that prompted many artists to abandon the iconic performing arts venue, will step down as the institution’s president

The Independent UK

Kennedy Center dealt another blow as National Symphony Orchestra leader quits amid Trump takeover

Historic performing arts center was plunged into turmoil when Trump purged more than half of the original board, replacing them with Republican supporters

The Independent UK

Kennedy Center exodus continues as National Symphony director Jean Davidson heads to the Wallis

National Symphony Orchestra director Jean Davidson has left the Kennedy Center to lead the Wallis Annenberg Center in Los Angeles, as turmoil grows under President Donald Trump’s control

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Robert De Niro reads Abraham Lincoln’s speech about democracy amid Trump feud

De Niro read Abraham Lincoln’s words on civility at Carnegie Hall

The Guardian - US

All the world’s enraged: a new era of ‘resistance theater’ is rising as Trump attacks the arts

Writers and theater groups across the country are creating works in response to crackdowns on their communities

The Mary Sue

So, Trump’s plan to bring the Kennedy Center ‘to the highest level of success’ is by shutting it down

If you’re confused about how closing a national arts institution for two years qualifies as “success,” you’re not alone. But Donald Trump says it’s the fastest path forward for the Kennedy Center. Too bad we all know the real reason.

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Trump confirms plan to completely demolish Kennedy Center after artistic boycott

It's going to be reduced to rubble.

The Guardian - US

Trump news at a glance: Kennedy Center to close; Epstein case ‘over’, says deputy US attorney general

Trump announces two-year closure of Kennedy Center, citing construction needs – key US politics stories from 1 February 2026

The Independent UK

Kennedy Center to close for 2 years for renovations in July, Trump says, after performers' backlash

President Donald Trump says he will move to close Washington’s Kennedy Center performing arts venue for two years starting in July for construction

Euronews

First lady of film: Melania Trump's documentary premieres at Kennedy Center

From private to very public, Melania Trump's documentary about the 20 days leading up to Donald Trump's return to the White House has premiered at the Kennedy Center. It will be screened at more than 1,500 cinemas around the world ahead of its global release on Amazon Prime.

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