What changed in this update
Earlier Tuesday, a federal judge again blocked the board from adding President Trump's name to the facade of the building.
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Kennedy Center governance and financial crisis
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Current state
The Kennedy Center's Trump-appointed board has voted to immediately close the performing arts building, citing safety and financial problems, while a federal judge has again blocked it from adding President Trump's name to the facade without Congressional approval. The annual Kennedy Center Honors has been moved to Capital One Arena, the first time it will not be held at the center since the awards began in 1978.
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What changed
The Kennedy Center Honors has been relocated to Capital One Arena, marking the first time the annual ceremony will not be held at the Kennedy Center since it began in 1978.
In this event Kennedy Center Honors awards moved to new venue amid Trump’s onslaught Kennedy Center says it's on the brink of bankruptcy, might close as early as Tuesday Culture critic on Kennedy Center board's crusade to restore Trump's name to the venue How would a Kennedy Center shutdown impact artists and audiences?
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CBS
Board votes to close Kennedy Center immediately for renovations, source says
Earlier Tuesday, a federal judge again blocked the board from adding President Trump's name to the facade of the building.
NPR
Fed expected to raise interest rates. And, board votes to close Kennedy Center
Guardian
Trump-appointed Kennedy Center board votes to close institution indefinitely
Board overseeing memorial to John F Kennedy, a former president, cited safety and financial concerns for closure Kennedy Center leaders say Trump’s name on facade may avoid ‘fiscal collapse’ The Trump-appointed leaders of the Kennedy Center voted Tuesday to immediately close the institution’s performing arts building in Washington, citing safety and financial concerns. The riverside landmark, built as a memorial to…
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NPR
Kennedy Center board votes to close it, as judge again keeps Trump's name off
The board's vote to shutter the historic arts center came amid concerns about financial, structural problems.
NPR
Judge blocks plan to return Trump's name to the Kennedy Center
The judge ruled that the arts center's board may not put Trump's name back up on the building, saying such a change needs Congressional approval.
