Judge Halts Kennedy Center Naming

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Martha Albertson Fineman

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STOP Trump’s 250-foot-tall Arch
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STOP Trump’s 250-foot-tall Arch

Veterans, Gold Star families, and preservationists are speaking out against the administration’s plans for a 250-foot arch between the Lincoln Memorial and Arlington National Cemetery.

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September 17, 2026 at 12:13 AM

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Robert Reich

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Trump just shut down the Kennedy Center for “renovations” after a federal judge blocked him from putting his name on the building.

Why is he so obsessed with taking over cultural institutions and the arts?

It’s all part of his attack on the American mind. Watch.

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Why is Trump so hell-bent on defunding PBS?It’s part of a larger plan — one where he can control not just what we do, bu

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September 16, 2026 at 11:00 PM

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David Darmofal

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Darline Graham Nordone supports all the insanity that Trump is doing at the Kennedy Center. @drannieandrews.com doesn't.

David Darmofal @daviddarmofal.bsky.social · 4h

Emergency Hearing Sought Over Kennedy Center Closure

After a Democratic lawmaker asked a judge to consider whether the move violates a previous court order, center officials clarified that the closure was intended to last seven days.

Emergency Hearing Sought Over Kennedy Center Closure (Gift Article)

Lawyers for Representative Joyce Beatty, a Democrat who is suing the center, has asked a federal judge to consider whether the closure violates a previous court order.

www.nytimes.com

September 16, 2026 at 9:58 PM

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The Washington Post

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The Trump administration is moving ahead with plans to install signs outside the Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History that would warn visitors about what the White House has called ideological bias.

Trump administration moving ahead with signs outside Smithsonian museum

Interior Secretary Doug Burgum said about a dozen signs would be installed outside the National Museum of American History warning of curators’ “personal viewpoints.”

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September 16, 2026 at 4:34 PM

by Martha Albertson Fineman

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Martha Albertson Fineman

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giving Trump credit… “Trumptowns” and “Straight of Trump-screw-up”https://www.washingtonsun.com/perspectives/dana-milbank-these-disasters-have-trumps-name-all-over-them

Dana Milbank: Sorry About the Kennedy Center, Mr. President. But There’s Still the Donald J. Trump Bestiality Waiver.

For a self-obsessed president, the naming opportunities abound.

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September 16, 2026 at 2:45 PM

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Anna O. Law

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I wouldn't call this "fights back." I'd call it administrative and fiscal sabotage and ignoring a court order.

The New York Times @nytimes.com · 1d

Breaking News: President Trump said he would cancel a $257 million renovation of the Kennedy Center if his name wasn’t added to the building.

Trump Fights Back After Judge Says Name Must Stay Off Kennedy Center

President Trump threatened to cancel a $257 million renovation of the performing arts venue if the judge’s ban was not overturned.

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September 16, 2026 at 1:06 PM

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Alessandro Rigolon

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“If I can’t have my name on it, it should shut down.”

Kyle Griffin @kylegriffin1.bsky.social · 1d

BREAKING:

WASHINGTON (AP) — Kennedy Center board votes to close over financial woes, Trump branding dispute, AP sources say.

September 16, 2026 at 12:56 PM

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Timothy McBride

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Kennedy Center Closes Its Doors Despite a Judge’s Order after Petulant President has tantrum
www.nytimes.com/2026/09/15/a...

Kennedy Center Closes Its Doors Despite a Judge’s Order

The announcement came after President Trump said he would cancel a $257 million renovation of the venue if his name is not returned to the building.

www.nytimes.com

September 16, 2026 at 8:58 AM

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Ian Hall

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I do wonder why they can’t just agree to put a giant golden Trump sign over the top, with a clear view to pulling it down as soon as he is gone (one way or another).

Financial Times @financialtimes.com · 18h

Trump says Kennedy Center renovation depends on whether his name is on it ft.trib.al/mFMrwT2

Trump says Kennedy Center renovation depends on whether his name is on it

President’s vow comes after a federal judge rejects effort to rename building

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September 16, 2026 at 8:25 AM

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Financial Times

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Trump says Kennedy Center renovation depends on whether his name is on it ft.trib.al/mFMrwT2

Trump says Kennedy Center renovation depends on whether his name is on it

President’s vow comes after a federal judge rejects effort to rename building

ft.trib.al

September 16, 2026 at 7:48 AM

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Timothy McBride

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Kennedy Center to close for two years because Petulant President cannot get his name on the building www.nbcnews.com/nightly-news...

Kennedy Center to close for two years as Trump says renovation hinges on his name

The Kennedy Center board voted to immediately close the main building for a two-year renovation, hours after a federal judge blocked efforts to put President Trump’s name on the building. NBC News’ Ha...

www.nbcnews.com

September 16, 2026 at 7:34 AM

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David Rothschild

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Step 1: target an institution that is doing well
Step 2: destroy it
Step 3: claim you are the only one who can save it
Step 4: somehow make things worse
Step 5: pocked money, walk away, disavow any responsibility

Repeat over & over for 80+ years ...

Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 1d

and there it is -- Trump says that if the Supreme Court doesn't allow him to put his name on the Kennedy Center then it will close down for good

The Board of The Kennedy Center today agreed, almost unanimously, to close the Building for Safety reasons, and so that it can begin the process of Reconstruction. The closing will take place immediately, however, the Renovation and Reconstruction, which is a very large and complex job, cannot begin until such time as the D.C. Circuit rules on the Board’s approved name. If the ruling is a negative one, which it should not be, and is not overturned by the U.S. Supreme Court, the Reconstruction and the Renovation of The Kennedy Center will not take place. The attorneys from the DOJ will ask for an expedited appeal. In the meantime, 17 Million Dollars, raised by President Trump, has been put into The Kennedy Center account to keep it afloat. Thank you for your attention to this matter! President DONALD J. TRUMP

September 16, 2026 at 2:53 AM

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Schooley

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Kennedy Center was in such dire shape when Trump took office the only solution was to appoint a board of cronies and crony spouses who have absolutely no experience with a major arts institution.

September 16, 2026 at 2:46 AM

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