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Bill Maher arrives at the Vanity Fair Oscar Party, March 15, 2026, in Los Angeles. (Photo by Evan Agostini/Invision/AP, File)

Humor laurels for comedian Bill Maher as the Kennedy Center navigates Trump-era upheaval

By Steven Sloan - Associated Press

Special police are seen near the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, as its sign remains covered by a tarp, Thursday, June 18, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Rahmat Gul)

Kennedy Center eyes ‘partial closure’ after judge blocks full shutdown for renovation

By Mary McCue Bell - The Washington Times

The wall of the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts is covered in tarp after President Donald Trump's name was removed, in Washington, Saturday, June 13, 2026. (AP Photo/Rahmat Gul)

Tarp still covering facade of the Kennedy Center after Trump’s name was removed

By Brad Matthews - The Washington Times

Workers erect scaffolding in front of the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts sign, in Washington, Friday, June 12, 2026. (AP Photo/Rahmat Gul)

Is removal of Trump’s name from Kennedy Center a metaphor?

By Cal Thomas

A worker constructs scaffolding in front of the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts sign in Washington, Friday, June 12, 2026. (AP Photo/Cliff Owen)

Trump’s name removed from Kennedy Center

By Mary McCue Bell - The Washington Times

Protestors wave a U.S. and signs as workers prepare to remove President Donald Trump's name from the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington, Saturday, June 13, 2026. (AP Photo/Cliff Owen)

Workers begin removing Trump’s name from the Kennedy Center, hours after a court-ordered deadline

By Steven Sloan - Associated Press

Workers erect scaffolding in front of the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts sign in Washington, Friday, June 12, 2026. (AP Photo/Cliff Owen)

Judge rejects bid to keep Trump’s name on Kennedy Center

By Jeff Mordock - The Washington Times

A worker sits on scaffolding at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington, Friday, June 12, 2026. (AP Photo/Cliff Owen)

Judge denies Kennedy Center request for pause in ruling ordering Trump’s name removed from building

By Steven Sloan - Associated Press

A man wheels a garbage bin outside of The John. F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, Saturday, June 6, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Rod Lamkey, Jr.)

Kennedy Center board seeks delay of deadline to remove Trump’s name

By Steven Sloan - Associated Press

Bill Maher arrives at the Vanity Fair Oscar Party, March 15, 2026, in Los Angeles. (Photo by Evan Agostini/Invision/AP, File)

The Kennedy Center drops ‘Trump’ branding as Bill Maher’s Twain Award guests are revealed

By Hillel Italie - Associated Press

A bust of President John F. Kennedy is displayed in the John F. Kennedy Memorial Center For The Performing Arts, Thursday, June 4, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Rahmat Gul)

Judge tosses Kennedy Center suit against musician who canceled Christmas Eve show

By Melissa Goldin - Associated Press

A worker loads equipment on a flatbed truck outside The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, Thursday, June 4, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Rahmat Gul)

Kennedy Center begins process of removing Trump references after judge said it was illegally added

By Steven Sloan and Meg Kinnard - Associated Press

The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts is seen following a media tour intended to show building damage, April 22, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Julia Demaree Nikhinson) **FILE**

Judge blocks closure of Kennedy Center, takes Trump’s name off iconic building

By Stephen Dinan - The Washington Times

The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts is seen following a media tour intended to show building damage, Wednesday, April 22, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Julia Demaree Nikhinson)

Cultural groups urge federal judge to block Kennedy Center renovations

By Moriah Balingit - Associated Press

Ohio Democrat, Rep. Joyce Beatty, speaks at press conference, Tuesday, April 28, 2026 in Washington, following a federal court hearing on lawsuit she has filed in the renaming and pending closure of the Kennedy Center by the Trump Administration. Her lawyer, Norm Eisen, is right. (AP Photo/Gary Fields)

Judge questions Trump’s plan to close the Kennedy Center for 2 years

By Gary Fields - Associated Press

The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts Opera House is seen during a media tour intended to show building damage, Wednesday, April 22, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Julia Demaree Nikhinson)

Inside the Kennedy Center as it prepares for a 2-year renovation

By Steven Sloan - Associated Press

President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump arrive to attend the opening nights of the musical "Chicago" at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington, Tuesday, March 31, 2026. (AP Photo/Rod Lamkey, Jr.)

The Trump Kennedy Center leadership wants to show that the building needs a renovation

By Steven Sloan - Associated Press

Billy Porter arrives at the 77th Tony Awards on Sunday, June 16, 2024, in New York. (Photo by Evan Agostini/Invision/AP)

Actor Billy Porter says Trump era drying up work for Black, queer artists

By The Washington Times AI News Desk

Kennedy Center President Richard Grenell, left, and Matt Floca are seated as President Donald Trump speaks during a board meeting of the John F. Kennedy Memorial Center For The Performing Arts in the East Room of the White House, Monday, March 16, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Musician who canceled Kennedy Center holiday performance asks for suit to be dismissed

By Steven Sloan - Associated Press

A woman walks outside The John F. Kennedy Memorial Center For The Performing Arts on Feb. 2, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Rahmat Gul, File)

Democratic lawmaker asks judge to take Trump’s name off Kennedy Center

By Steven Sloan and Darlene Superville - Associated Press