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🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

Kennedy Center board agrees to close for 2 years for renovations

The Kennedy Center's board voted to close the venue for two years for extensive renovations proposed by President Trump.

Mar 17 • 19:59 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

The Board of Trustees Votes for Renovation of the 'Trump Kennedy Center'

The board of trustees approved a $257 million revitalization project for the Kennedy Center, which will temporarily close until summer 2028.

Mar 17 • 14:37 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

Trump Kennedy Center's board votes unanimously to approve $257M renovations and two-year closure

The board of the Trump Kennedy Center unanimously voted to approve $257 million in renovations and a two-year closure, amidst calls from some lawmakers for more congressional input.

Mar 16 • 21:24 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Kennedy Center board votes to close for two years during renovations

The Kennedy Center board in the UK has approved a two-year closure for extensive renovations, part of a $257 million project initiated during Donald Trump's presidency.

Mar 16 • 20:16 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Donald Trump will hold a press conference in the afternoon

Donald Trump is scheduled to hold a press conference before meeting with the Kennedy Center Board.

Mar 16 • 14:03 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
Life & Tech

Trump's Crude Mockery at the Oscar Gala

Conan O’Brien humorously mocked U.S. President Donald Trump during the Oscars, making a crude joke about his anatomy.

Mar 16 • 06:16 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Liveblog USA under Trump: Trump removes Grenell as head of the Kennedy Center

Donald Trump has announced the removal of Richard Grenell from his position as the head of the Kennedy Center, replacing him with Matt Floca to further enhance the center's standards.

Mar 15 • 16:32 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Richard Grenell resigns: Kennedy Center in Washington gets a new president

Richard Grenell is stepping down as president of the Kennedy Center in Washington, with Matt Floca appointed as his successor.

Mar 14 • 01:18 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

Trump Kennedy Center's new leader revealed as Ric Grenell exits top role

Matt Floca has been announced as the new president of the Trump Kennedy Center, replacing Ric Grenell, who is stepping down to focus on construction efforts.

Mar 14 • 00:40 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Trump replaces Ric Grenell as Kennedy Center head

Donald Trump has announced the replacement of Ric Grenell with Matt Floca as the head of the Kennedy Center, amid ongoing renovations and controversy surrounding Grenell's leadership.

Mar 13 • 23:20 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Trump dismisses Kennedy Center director after tumultuous year and exodus of artists

Richard Grenell has been dismissed from his role as director of the Kennedy Center after a turbulent year marked by a significant exodus of artists and audience.

Mar 13 • 22:19 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

Donald Trump Changes the Director of the Kennedy Center, a Major Cultural Center in Washington Struggling to Survive

Donald Trump has announced the replacement of the Kennedy Center's director as part of his oversight of the struggling cultural institution.

Mar 13 • 21:03 UTC
🇩🇰 DR Nyheder
National & Local

Director leaves Kennedy Center after Trump chaos

Jean Davidson, the director of the National Symphony Orchestra, is leaving her position after nearly three years due to turmoil at the Kennedy Center following Trump's reorganization.

Mar 6 • 20:05 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

After the venue, Trump renames the Kennedy Center Honors ceremony in his name

The Kennedy Center Honors ceremony is being renamed 'Trump Kennedy Center Honors' as a result of changes implemented by President Donald Trump.

Mar 3 • 16:17 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

Grenell calls ice rink vandal a 'terrorist' as federal authorities hunt suspect in toxic attack

Federal authorities are investigating a vandalism incident at the Trump-Kennedy Center’s outdoor ice rink, with officials describing it as a targeted attack involving toxic chemicals.

Feb 22 • 06:58 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

EXCLUSIVE: 'Targeted attack' vandalizes Trump-Kennedy Center outdoor ice rink, forces performance cancellation

The Trump-Kennedy Center experienced a vandalism incident when a toxic chemical was poured on its outdoor ice rink, leading to the cancellation of a scheduled performance.

Feb 21 • 00:50 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Media: Trump wanted to name an airport and a train station after himself

Donald Trump aims to leave his mark on the country through a unique image and construction campaign, including efforts to rename the Kennedy Center after himself and build a structure similar to the Arc de Triomphe in Paris.

Feb 6 • 06:54 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Trump's electoral tricks that assault American democracy

In response to declining poll numbers ahead of the midterm elections, President Trump expressed his urgency for victory during a meeting at the Kennedy Center, asserting the threat of impeachment if he does not win.

Feb 6 • 02:00 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

Broadway icon Patti LuPone calls the president a 'buffoon' over Trump-Kennedy Center renovation plans

Broadway star Patti LuPone criticized President Trump as a 'buffoon' for his proposed two-year renovation of the Kennedy Center, urging her audience to protest and resist the changes during her concert at Carnegie Hall.

Feb 4 • 12:30 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
Life & Tech

Trump–Kennedy Center details massive repairs, warns venue won’t survive without fixes

The Trump–Kennedy Center is set for significant renovations to address critical maintenance issues and will remain closed for two years while these repairs are made, with financial backing secured by Trump and Congress.

Feb 3 • 15:15 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Trump announces the closure of the Kennedy Center for two years and deepens the cultural crisis in Washington

President Trump announced plans to close the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts for a total renovation amid massive cancellations and falling sales, which is intensifying the cultural crisis in Washington.

Feb 2 • 21:59 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
World

After numerous cancellations: The Kennedy Center closes due to renovations - or due to Trump?

The Kennedy Center is facing closure for renovations amid claims that Donald Trump is attempting to establish his legacy through high-profile projects, prompting speculation about the center's future.

Feb 2 • 20:59 UTC
🇺🇸 NPR
National & Local

Trump says he's closing the Kennedy Center for renovations. We have questions

President Trump announced the closure of the Kennedy Center for two years for renovations aimed at creating a premier performing arts facility, sparking surprise among those in Washington and the arts community.

Feb 2 • 19:34 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

From the Oval Office to the Trump Kennedy Center, the gilded makeover expands

President Donald Trump announced a two-year renovation for the Trump Kennedy Center, marking ongoing changes in Washington's landmarks since his return to office.

Feb 2 • 17:32 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

Trump shuts down Kennedy Center for two years - to be renovated

The Kennedy Center in Washington DC will close for two years for renovations, as announced by President Donald Trump on Truth Social.

Feb 2 • 13:09 UTC
🇺🇸 NPR
National & Local

The House races to end shutdown. And, Trump wants to close Kennedy Center for 2 years

Congress is racing to end a government shutdown while Trump proposes closing the Kennedy Center for two years.

Feb 2 • 12:21 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

Trump announces two-year closure of Trump Kennedy Center

Donald Trump has announced a two-year closure of the Trump Kennedy Center, which is among the day's top headlines.

Feb 2 • 11:48 UTC
🇩🇪 Die Welt
National & Local

Opening one construction site to no longer see the other

The recently renamed Trump Kennedy Center is set to close for two years to reopen more successfully and beautifully, reflecting Donald Trump's plans for Washington and possibly serving as one of his retreat maneuvers.

Feb 2 • 11:08 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
National & Local

Trump shuts down Kennedy Center after extensive boycott

The Kennedy Center, America's premier cultural institution, is closed for two years by President Trump, a decision made following a significant boycott and citing the need for renovations.

Feb 2 • 10:48 UTC
🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
National & Local

Trump announces closure of the Kennedy Center. It will undergo reconstruction for two years

President Donald Trump announced on his social media platform that the Kennedy Center will be closed for two years for reconstruction, starting July 4, coinciding with the 250th anniversary of U.S. independence.

Feb 2 • 09:39 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

USA: Trump is remodeling the Kennedy Center

Since being renamed after Trump, the Kennedy Center has seen declining visitor numbers and boycotts, leading to plans for it to close for remodeling according to his wishes.

Feb 2 • 08:26 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

After the drop in attendees and the withdrawal of artists, Trump announces the two-year closure of the Kennedy Center in Washington

In light of a significant decline in attendance and numerous artists withdrawing, Trump has declared the Kennedy Center in Washington will close for two years.

Feb 2 • 06:51 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
National & Local

Trump closes Kennedy Center for two years 'due to renovations'

Donald Trump announced that the Kennedy Center will be closed for two years for renovations, which may include the final screenings of the documentary about Melania Trump.

Feb 2 • 06:45 UTC
🇩🇰 DR Nyheder
National & Local

Trump: Kennedy Center will be renovated for two years

The Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington D.C. will close for two years starting July 4 for renovations announced by President Donald Trump.

Feb 2 • 05:56 UTC
🇬🇧 Sky News
National & Local

Trump to close Kennedy Center for two years - sparking more controversy over DC venue

Donald Trump plans to close the Kennedy Center for two years, claiming it is dilapidated, which has sparked controversy and accusations of deflection from other issues.

Feb 2 • 05:48 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

USA: Trump will close Kennedy Center for two years

Former President Trump plans to close the Kennedy Center for a two-year period.

Feb 2 • 05:32 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

After a series of interventions, Trump will close the Kennedy Center for two years

Donald Trump announced the two-year closure of the Kennedy Center for renovations, starting on July 4, following controversies over the venue's name and management.

Feb 2 • 02:02 UTC
🇮🇸 RUV Frettir
National & Local

Trump Visits Trump-Kennedy Center for Renovations

Donald Trump visited the Trump-Kennedy Center to oversee renovation plans and improvements.

Feb 2 • 01:50 UTC
🇪🇸 elDiario.es
National & Local

Trump announces the closure of the Kennedy Center for two years for renovations amid a wave of cancellations due to his assault on the institution

Trump has announced the two-year closure of the Kennedy Center, now renamed the Trump Kennedy Center, for renovations starting in July, amidst a wave of artist cancellations protesting his control over the public performing arts center in Washington D.C.

Feb 2 • 01:38 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Trump announces the closure of the Kennedy Center for its 'complete reconstruction' after a wave of artist cancellations

President Trump has announced a two-year closure of the Kennedy Center to undergo 'complete reconstruction' following significant artist cancellations.

Feb 2 • 01:06 UTC
🇮🇹 La Repubblica
National & Local

Trump closes the Kennedy Center for two years: 'Renovations'. But the push comes from the boycott

Donald Trump announces the closure of the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts for renovations, citing a boycott as a significant factor.

Feb 1 • 23:58 UTC
🇺🇸 New York Times
Life & Tech

Washington National Opera Finds a Stage Outside Kennedy Center Amid Trump Tensions

The Washington National Opera is seeking a new performance venue away from the Kennedy Center due to tensions related to the Trump administration.

Jan 16 • 15:06 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
Life & Tech

Washington like Phnom Penh with a government headquarters, but without an opera

The article discusses the departure of the National Opera and the National Symphony Orchestra from the Kennedy Center, highlighting management changes and their impacts on ticket sales and artistic activities under President Trump's administration.

Jan 14 • 10:57 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

From the takeover of the Kennedy Center to the ultimatum to the Smithsonian: Trump intensifies ideological pressure on cultural institutions

Trump is exerting his influence over U.S. cultural institutions, exemplified by the renaming of the Kennedy Center and the Smithsonian's pressure to conform to a MAGA narrative.

Jan 11 • 20:36 UTC
🇭🇷 Večernji List
Life & Tech

Trump's Death Embrace: Washington National Opera Leaves Kennedy Center

The Washington National Opera announced its departure from the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, where it has performed since 1971, due to a new financial model imposed by the center's management.

Jan 11 • 11:40 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
National & Local

Washington National Opera Leaves Kennedy Center After Trump's Takeover

The Washington National Opera is seeking to terminate its contract with the Kennedy Center, marking another separation from a prominent Washington art institution following the takeover by President Donald Trump and his allies.

Jan 10 • 07:39 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

Washington National Opera to depart Trump-Kennedy Center amid reported financial difficulties

The Washington National Opera plans to leave the Trump-Kennedy Center, citing financial difficulties amidst ongoing tensions related to the Trump administration's control over the institution.

Jan 10 • 01:44 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Washington National Opera to move out of Kennedy Center after Trump ‘takeover’

The Washington National Opera has announced it will relocate its performances from the Kennedy Center, citing concerns over a leadership change following Donald Trump's self-appointed chairmanship.

Jan 9 • 23:23 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

Trump, first lady set for Washington Trump–Kennedy Center premiere of ‘MELANIA’ ahead of global release

President Trump and the First Lady will attend the premiere of Melania Trump's film 'MELANIA' at the Trump-Kennedy Center in Washington D.C. on January 29, ahead of its global release on January 30.

Jan 8 • 15:05 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

Kennedy Center blasts ‘far-left bias’ in ratings coverage, points to No. 1 demographics tie

The Trump-Kennedy Center criticizes media coverage of its Honors awards show ratings, claiming strong performance despite challenges and alleging bias in comparisons to previous years.

Jan 8 • 14:31 UTC

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