Kennedy Center closing after judge blocks Trump name restoration; demolition concerns grow

The Kennedy Center's board voted to close its main building for renovations due to financial issues. A federal judge has blocked the institution from restoring President Donald Trump's name to the building, which the board had attempted to do. The closure is proceeding despite this ongoing legal dispute over the building's name.

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The story so far

3 developments
  1. Sep 14Kennedy Center could close as early as Tuesday as officials warn of impending ‘fiscal collapse’
  2. Sep 14Kennedy Center board to propose options for honoring Trump as it confronts solvency worries
  3. Sep 16Fencing goes up around the main Kennedy Center building after Trump-aligned board votes to close it

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Last development · Sep 16 — Fencing goes up around the main Kennedy Center building after Trump-aligned board votes to close it

The bigger story

How each side is putting it

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Honolulu Star-AdvertiserLean Left· 12d ago

Off the news: Kennedy Center closes amid Trump fuss

The WeekLean Left· 13d ago

Trump board shuts Kennedy Center after renaming block

Ran by 15 outlets across the spectrum· PBS NewsHour, The Boston Globe, +2 more
PBS NewsHourLean Left· 13d ago

Fencing goes up around the main Kennedy Center building after Trump-aligned board votes to close it

The Boston GlobeLean Left· 13d ago

Fencing goes up around the main Kennedy Center building after Trump-aligned board votes to close it

Philadelphia InquirerLean Left· 13d ago

Fencing goes up around the main Kennedy Center building after Trump-aligned board votes to close it

Bangor Daily NewsLean Left· 13d ago

Fencing goes up around the main Kennedy Center building after Trump-aligned board votes to close it

Philadelphia InquirerLean Left· 13d ago

A judge wouldn’t let Trump put his name on the Kennedy Center. So he closed it.

MS NowLeft· 13d ago

Fencing erected in front of Kennedy Center after Trump-appointed board announces indefinite closure

Center

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Arkansas Democrat-GazetteCenter· 12d ago

Fencing put up to close Kennedy Center main

NBC 5 Dallas-Fort WorthLean Left· 12d ago

Fencing goes up around Kennedy Center building after Trump-aligned board votes to close it

Anchorage Daily NewsCenter· 12d ago

What’s next for the Kennedy Center now that it’s closed?

Ran by 15 outlets across the spectrum· WPRI Providence, DC News Now, +9 more
WPRI ProvidenceCenter· 12d ago

Fencing goes up around the main Kennedy Center building after Trump-aligned board votes to close it

DC News NowCenter· 13d ago

Fencing goes up around the main Kennedy Center building after Trump-aligned board votes to close it

WHEC RochesterCenter· 13d ago

Fencing goes up around the main Kennedy Center building after Trump-aligned board votes to close it

WSVN MiamiLean Left· 13d ago

Fencing goes up around the main Kennedy Center building after Trump-aligned board votes to close it

WHDH BostonLean Left· 13d ago

Fencing goes up around the main Kennedy Center building after Trump-aligned board votes to close it

WFMZ AllentownCenter· 13d ago

Fencing goes up around the main Kennedy Center building after Trump-aligned board votes to close it

WTOP Washington DCCenter· 13d ago

Fencing goes up around the main Kennedy Center building after Trump-aligned board votes to close it

Pittsburgh Post-GazetteCenter· 13d ago

Fencing goes up around the main Kennedy Center building after Trump-aligned board votes to close it

WDIO DuluthCenter· 13d ago

Fencing goes up around the main Kennedy Center building after Trump-aligned board votes to close it

KOB 4Center· 13d ago

Fencing goes up around the main Kennedy Center building after Trump-aligned board votes to close it

NBC4 WashingtonLean Left· 13d ago

Fencing goes up around the main Kennedy Center building after Trump-aligned board votes to close it

Ran by 8 outlets· KESQ Palm Springs, KRDO, +6 more
KESQ Palm SpringsCenter· 13d ago

Is the Kennedy Center closed? Question hangs over arts institution as judge orders update

KRDOCenter· 13d ago

Is the Kennedy Center closed? Question hangs over arts institution as judge orders update

KEYT Santa BarbaraCenter· 13d ago

Is the Kennedy Center closed? Question hangs over arts institution as judge orders update

ABC 17 Mid-MissouriCenter· 13d ago

Is the Kennedy Center closed? Question hangs over arts institution as judge orders update

Local News 8Center· 13d ago

Is the Kennedy Center closed? Question hangs over arts institution as judge orders update

KTVZ BendCenter· 13d ago

Is the Kennedy Center closed? Question hangs over arts institution as judge orders update

KVIA El PasoCenter· 13d ago

Is the Kennedy Center closed? Question hangs over arts institution as judge orders update

KION Central CoastCenter· 13d ago

Is the Kennedy Center closed? Question hangs over arts institution as judge orders update

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MyNorthwestLean Right· 13d ago· ran in 15 outlets

Fencing goes up around the main Kennedy Center building after Trump-aligned board votes to close it

BizPac ReviewRight· 13d ago

Judge blocks Trump’s name from Kennedy Center — hours later, board votes to close it

American GreatnessRight· 13d ago

Kennedy Center Board Votes to Close Main Building for Major Renovation

The National PulseRight· 13d ago

Obama Judge Bars Kennedy Center from Reinstating Trump’s Name.

Ran by 17 outlets across the spectrum· Las Vegas Review-Journal, MyNorthwest
Las Vegas Review-JournalLean Right· 14d ago

Kennedy Center board votes to close over financial woes, Trump branding dispute, AP sources say

MyNorthwestLean Right· 14d ago

Kennedy Center board votes to close over financial woes, Trump branding dispute, AP sources say

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The Hollywood ReporterLean Left· 14d ago

Kennedy Center’s Abrupt Plan to Shut Down May Spark Further Legal Battles

Al JazeeraLean Left· 14d ago

Kennedy Center closes amid financial crisis and Trump name dispute

VarietyLean Left· 14d ago

Kennedy Center Board Votes to Shut Down Facility Immediately After Judge Blocks Trump Again From Adding His Name to Building

DeadlineLean Left· 14d ago

Donald Trump Says Kennedy Center Will Close Immediately And No Renovations Will Take Place Unless His Name Is Restored To Facade

VarietyLean Left· 14d ago

Donald Trump’s Name Cannot Be Added to Kennedy Center, Judge Rules Again

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