Bomb Threat at Kennedy Center

Police investigating bomb threat at Kennedy Center, leading to evacuation and road closures. United States Park Police taking over the investigation. Shen Yun performances targeted. President Trump recently replaced the Board of Trustees.

Current Events

The Trump administration claims to have saved $55 billion in federal spending, but NPR analysis shows the numbers don't add up. Trump escalates attacks on Ukrainian President Zelenskyy. Hamas releases bodies of Israeli hostages. 80th anniversary of Battle of Iwo Jima marked. Comedian W. Kamau Bell faces dilemma over Kennedy Center appearance.

Left-wing Activists Protest President Trump at the Kennedy Center with Dance

Left-wing activists protest President Trump at the Kennedy Center with a synchronized dance, expressing concerns about funding and diversity under his administration.

Cancellation of LGBTQIA+ Pride Performance by Gay Men’s Chorus

The Kennedy Center canceled an LGBTQIA+ Pride performance by the Gay Men’s Chorus of Washington, DC after Donald Trump became chairman. The chorus expressed disappointment but will perform the song at a different event.

Issa Rae Cancels Kennedy Center Show in Protest of Trump's Leadership

Issa Rae cancelled her sold-out live show at the Kennedy Center in protest of President Donald Trump's leadership of the federally funded cultural institution. Other prominent figures have also resigned from their roles at the Kennedy Center in protest.

Financial Troubles at the Kennedy Center

The Kennedy Center in Washington, DC is facing financial troubles, with no cash on hand and a $240 million budget. Interim executive director Ric Grenell is working to restore the institution by cutting executive salaries and making budget changes. The center was opened in 1971 as a memorial to President John F. Kennedy.

Stars Departing Kennedy Center

Several stars have announced their departure from the Kennedy Center in response to Trump being named chairman and the termination of President Deborah Rutter. The Trump administration removed 18 board members appointed by former President Joe Biden.

President Trump appoints Ric Grenell to lead the Kennedy Center

President Trump appoints Ric Grenell to lead the Kennedy Center, praised for his leadership qualities by Alex Marlow on the Alex Marlow Show.

President Trump takes control of Kennedy Center board

President Donald Trump fires members of the board of trustees for the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts and names himself chairman, indicating he will dictate programming and end events featuring performers in drag.

President Trump's decision to take control of the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts

President Trump fires members of the board of trustees for the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts and names himself chairman, citing a vision for a Golden Age in Arts and Culture. He specifically mentions ending events featuring performers in drag.

President Trump's Takeover of the Kennedy Center

Liberals express dismay over President Trump taking over the Kennedy Center on Bluesky social media network, mocking his decisions and choice of honorees, while Trump promises to 'make the Kennedy Center great again.'

President Trump's Appointment as Chairman of the Kennedy Center

President Trump appointed himself Chairman of the Kennedy Center and removed several members of the Board of Trustees, aiming to end drag shows targeting children and make the center reflect the 'brightest STARS.'