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Kennedy Center to close for renovations after judge blocks returning Trump’s name to landmark venue

Trump has said the $257 million (around €222.72) allocated by Congress for the repairs would only be released if the renaming was permitted to proceed — a condition federal courts have twice ruled cannot be met without… Grouped from 6 articles across 5 sources.

6 reports5 sourcesSep 16, 2026, 4:14 AM
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EuronewsSep 16, 2026, 4:14 AM

Kennedy Center to close for renovations after judge blocks returning Trump’s name to landmark venue

Trump has said the $257 million (around €222.72) allocated by Congress for the repairs would only be released if the renaming was permitted to proceed — a condition federal courts have twice ruled cannot be met without Congressional approval.

ABC NewsSep 15, 2026, 8:33 PM

Judge blocks adding Trump tribute to Kennedy Center in scathing ruling

The Kennedy Center Board of Trustees has voted to immediately close the performing arts center’s main building, according to sources.

The Globe and MailSep 15, 2026, 4:48 PM

Kennedy Center board votes to close for repairs after judge blocks Trump’s name from façade

Trump threatens to block $257-million renovation project unless federal courts allow his name to be added to the building

Al JazeeraSep 15, 2026, 8:14 PM

Kennedy Center closes amid financial crisis and Trump name dispute

The president said renovations would not move forward unless his name was added to the building.

The Straits TimesSep 15, 2026, 10:06 AM

Judge rejects adding Trump name to Kennedy Center as board weighs venue's future

WASHINGTON, Sept 15 - A U.S. federal judge on Tuesday again blocked the John F. Kennedy Memorial Center for the Performing Arts in Washington from inscribing President Donald Trump's name on its facade, dealing the Republican president a fresh setback in his effort to reshape the iconic cultural institution.

ABC NewsSep 15, 2026, 2:12 PM

Kennedy Center warns of bankruptcy unless Trump’s name is added to building

The board said Trump is 'unlikely' to financially rescue the center otherwise.

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