NEWSNATIONNOW (Sarah Davis and The Hill) - Former Institute of Peace board members ask court to stop addition of Trump name to HQ
“The threatened carving would impose serious irreparable harm,” the attorneys wrote in their filing.
NYTIMES (Aishvarya Kavi) - Former Institute of Peace Workers Warn Trump May Push to Engrave Name on Building
As part of a lawsuit, the workers have asked a federal court to stop any plans to engrave the building with President Trump’s name.
YOUTUBE (CNN) - Trump seen with 'Kennedy Center Demolished' poster
President Donald Trump was pictured reviewing a poster that appears to read, “Kennedy Center DEMOLISHED,” hours before his administration told a judge the arts institution had to be closed due to “structural deterioration” it characterized as posing “untenable risks” to safety. The president had warned earlier Wednesday that the Kennedy Center would “end up being ripped down” without his support, adding, “It’s in very, very bad shape, very dangerous shape.” 0:00 Trump administration closes Kennedy Center for 'at least a week' 1:01 Judge orders 30-day notice before major changes to building 4:12 Panel discusses the legal battle over Kennedy Center name Watch 24/7 live news with CNN Headlines: https://bit.ly/4eIvlTr…
YOUTUBE (MS NOW) - Why is Trump so obsessed with the Kennedy Center? Because he likes honors and awards: Stengel
In a court filing, the Kennedy Center's executive director insisted the building's closure is temporary. However, the judge overseeing the case asked the Trump administration to give a sworn declaration on it. MS NOW Senior Legal Reporter Lisa Rubin, Hofstra University Law Professor James Sample and former Under Secretary of State Richard Stengel join Katy Tur to discuss.
NEWSNATIONNOW (Steph Whiteside) - Photos show Trump with poster reading 'Kennedy Center Demolished'
The Trump-aligned board closed the center after a federal judge ordered Trump's name removed.
ABCNEWS (ABC News: Top Stories) - Kennedy niece says Trump holding Kennedy Center 'hostage' amid battle over name
"Leave the Kennedy center alone," Kerry Kennedy said on Tuesday.
YOUTUBE (LiveNOW from FOX) - Fencing goes up at Kennedy Center after closure vote
Fencing has been installed around the main Kennedy Center building, one day after a Trump-aligned board voted to temporarily close the performing arts center for repairs. LiveNOW’s Anna Marsick is joined by FOX News’ Mark Meredith to discuss the latest developments.
YOUTUBE (MS NOW) - ‘Extortion’: Jonathan Lemire on board’s move to close Kennedy Center
The Trump-apppointed Kennedy Center board voted Tuesday to shutter the venue after a federal judge again blocked President Donald Trump’s name from being added to the building without approval from Congress. Jonathan Lemire calls the board’s move “extortion” and predicts Trump will try to “bulldoze” the Kennedy Center if his name isn’t added to it.
YOUTUBE (CNN) - Kennedy Center closes after Trump 'threw a tantrum,' Rep. Beatty says
The Kennedy Center board voted to close the center Tuesday after a tense meeting in which President Donald Trump called in to berate a Democratic congresswoman who serves on the panel, according to three sources familiar with the matter. “It was f**king crazy,” said one source familiar with the exchange between Trump and Rep. Joyce Beatty, whose lawsuit has prevented Trump’s name from being added to the building. Another source said Trump screamed, blaming Beatty for getting the courts involved and leading to the downfall of the performing arts center. Beatty told Trump he had put the Kennedy Center into deep debt, the third source said. 0:00 What happened during the Kennedy Center Board meeting? 3:05 Trump suggested that Rep. Beatty…
YOUTUBE (The Hill) - Kennedy Center to close after judge rules Trump's name must be kept off arts institution | Sunrise
The Kennedy Center’s board voted Tuesday to close the center's main building for renovations, despite a court order keeping the center open. #Kennedycenter #Trump #boardvote