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Kennedy Center says it's still weighing whether to carry out a "partial closure"

Kennedy Center says it's still weighing whether to carry out a "partial closure"

Summary

The Kennedy Center is deciding whether to fully close, partially close, or have phased closures for repairs after a judge blocked the Trump administration's plan to close it until 2028. The center’s board will meet in July to decide, while a lawsuit pushes the government to keep the center open with ongoing programming.

Key Facts

  • A judge blocked the Kennedy Center’s planned full closure for renovations until 2028.
  • The judge also reversed the plan to rename the center to include President Trump’s name.
  • The Kennedy Center board will meet in mid-July to decide on full closure, partial closure, or phased closures with some programs continuing.
  • The Trump administration said repairs are still planned and programming does not have to be rescheduled.
  • A lawsuit by Rep. Joyce Beatty argues the government has reduced programming too much and must maintain meaningful activities.
  • Beatty’s lawyers want weekly updates on steps to resume programming and are planning further legal actions.
  • President Trump’s name was removed from the Kennedy Center’s facade and website following the judge’s order.
  • The government withdrew trademark applications related to the Kennedy Center’s former joint name with President Trump.
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