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.
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WorldPingThe board's vote to shutter the historic arts center came amid concerns about financial, structural problems.
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Kennedy Center board votes to close it, as judge again keeps Trump's name off
Kennedy Center closes amid financial crisis and Trump name dispute
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The president said renovations would not move forward unless his name was added to the building.
Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by Al Jazeera
WorldPingThe ruling came as the centre's Trump-appointed board was reportedly scheduled to vote on closing it for two years.
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WorldPingUPDATED: President Donald Trump said that the board of the Kennedy Center has voted to immediately close the main complex, while adding that no renovations would take place unless his name is restored to the institution.
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A federal judge had issued an injunction earlier in the day blocking the board from adding Trump’s name to the Kennedy Center.
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Hundreds protest in DR Congo against third presidential term…
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WorldPingPolice in Congo have broken up opposition protests using tear gas against hundreds of demonstrators…
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