All UnbarNews coverage of Kennedy Center: 8 reports, newest first. Each story links to the original reporting it is based on.
Thousands gathered in a ‘Hands Around the Kennedy Center’ rally to oppose a board decision backed by former President Trump to shut the landmark arts venue.
19 Sept 2026
President Trump's proposal to shut and demolish the iconic performing‑arts venue sparked a protest outside the Kennedy Center.
19 Sept 2026
NPR’s weekly quiz asks whether the former president’s name appears on the iconic performing‑arts venue, and explains why the answer is no.
18 Sept 2026
A federal ruling requires a 30‑day notice for physical changes amid a dispute over the venue’s proposed renaming.
17 Sept 2026
Lawmakers argue the closure of the Donald J. Trump Performing Arts Center violates federal law, prompting a swift legal challenge.
17 Sept 2026
The Washington performing‑arts hub closed its doors after a budget shortfall and a political fight over its name, with former president Donald Trump blaming safety concerns.
15 Sept 2026
The former president says the performing‑arts venue will remain closed unless a court reverses a ruling that barred adding his name.
15 Sept 2026
Board resolutions reveal the Washington arts venue faces severe financial and structural crises, urging a presidential intervention to stay afloat.
14 Sept 2026
