Trump's Two-Year Kennedy Center Closure Sparks Renaming Controversy

Donald Trump announced the closure of the Trump Kennedy Center for a $257M renovation project beginning July 4, 2026.The decision follows a massive boycott by artists such as Philip Glass and Renee Fleming after the venue was renamed to include the name of the president.Representative Joyce Beatty filed a lawsuit against the administration, arguing that only Congress has the legal authority to rename the federal landmark.