Kennedy Center will close for renovations after judge blocks returning Trump's name to building

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The Trump-aligned Kennedy Center board voted Tuesday to close most of the iconic performing arts venue just hours after a federal judge blocked the institution from returning President Donald Trump's name to the building.

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  • Reported by France 24 and published Wed, 16 Sep 2026 15:07:18 UTC.

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