NewsWPLG Local 10 – Main FeedSeptember 15, 2026Miami-Dade County
Kennedy Center Board Votes to Close Venue Following Court Ruling on Building Name
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The Kennedy Center board voted to close most of the performing arts venue following a federal judge's ruling that blocked the institution from returning Donald Trump's name to the building.
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The venue's closure pauses public access and operations at the facility while the legal and administrative dispute over the building's naming continues.
Key Facts
- The Kennedy Center board voted on Tuesday to close most of the performing arts venue.
- The vote occurred hours after a federal judge blocked the institution from returning Donald Trump's name to the building.
Who's Mentioned
OrganizationJustice Department“Appealed the federal judge's ruling regarding building inscriptions”PersonBrian Ballard“Kennedy Center board member”OrganizationTrump Kennedy Center Fund“Endowment fund established to support the institution”OrganizationKennedy Center“Performing arts venue whose board voted to close”PersonDavis Ingle“White House spokesman”PersonJoyce Beatty“Ohio Democratic Representative leading the campaign against the memorialization”locationPotomac River“Nearby body of water referenced in golf course and amphitheater discussions”locationArlington National Cemetery“Location near proposed construction plans”PersonDonald Trump“President, Kennedy Center chairman, and donor”OrganizationCongress“Allocated $257 million for safety repairs”PersonChristopher Cooper“U.S. District Judge handling the Kennedy Center naming lawsuit”