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President Donald Trump’s name was removed from the facade of the Kennedy Center on Saturday, ending a controversial effort to rebrand one of the nation’s most prominent cultural institutions after a federal judge ruled the move violated federal law. In a court filing submitted Saturday to the U.S. District Court …

The Trump administration has formally appealed a federal judge’s ruling that ordered President Donald Trump’s name removed from the Kennedy Center, escalating a legal battle over the president’s unprecedented takeover and rebranding of the nation’s premier performing arts venue. A notice of appeal was filed Thursday in the U.S. District …

The Kennedy Center has begun removing references to President Donald Trump from official materials after a federal judge ruled that the institution’s board lacked the authority to add his name to the landmark performing arts venue. In guidance issued Thursday, the center’s legal office instructed staff to eliminate references to …

President Donald Trump announced Sunday that he has determined the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts should close for roughly two years to undergo extensive renovations, a move that would temporarily shut down one of the nation’s most prominent cultural institutions. Trump said in a post on Truth …

More musicians have canceled scheduled performances at the Kennedy Center after its board voted to rename the Washington performing arts institution to include President Donald Trump’s name, a move that has intensified political backlash and sparked legal action. Canceled performances now include shows that had been scheduled for Christmas Eve, …

President Donald Trump put his personal imprint on one of the nation’s most prestigious cultural traditions Wednesday, announcing this year’s Kennedy Center Honors recipients himself after installing loyalists on the center’s board and naming himself chairman. Flanked by American flags and covered photo stands for each honoree, Trump revealed the …