The board of the Kennedy Center has voted to close the facility over financial issues and a dispute over putting President Donald Trump’s name on the iconic performing arts venue. That's according to people familiar with the matter. They spoke on condition of anonymity to discuss a private meeting. Prior to Tuesday’s board meeting, a federal judge blocked the Kennedy Center board from adding Trump’s name to the structure or grounds, saying it would violate an earlier ruling that his name was illegally added to the building. Trump says the Justice Department will appeal the judge's ruling.
Work continues on the construction of the ballroom at the White House, Tuesday, Sept. 15, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)
Work continues on the construction of the ballroom at the White House, Tuesday, Sept. 15, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais) Construction continues on a helipad on the South Lawn of the White House, Tuesday, Sept. 15, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)
Work continues on the construction of the ballroom at the White House, Tuesday, Sept. 15, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)
Work continues on the construction of the ballroom at the White House, Tuesday, Sept. 15, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais) Construction continues on a helipad on the South Lawn of the White House, Tuesday, Sept. 15, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)
Work continues on the construction of the ballroom at the White House, Tuesday, Sept. 15, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)
Work continues on the construction of the ballroom at the White House, Tuesday, Sept. 15, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)
Work continues on the construction of the ballroom at the White House, Tuesday, Sept. 15, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)
