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Thousands Protest Trump’s Kennedy Center Overhaul — 1dThousands formed a human chain at the Kennedy Center on Sept. 18 after an AFP photo appeared to show Trump reading a "Kennedy Center DEMOLISHED" placard.

Maya Lindstrom Safety worries after the ceiling collapse are real, but that doesn't justify rushing in Trump's name without proper review.

Photo Shows Trump Examining Apparent Kennedy Center Demolition Reference Amid Legal Fight — 2dPresident Trump continues to press to have his name affixed to the Kennedy Center while warning it could be closed or demolished if not recognized; new photos show him viewing materials suggesting demolition amid ongoing renovations. The Kennedy Center board approved a temporary closure for renovations around $257 million, as a court fight over branding and Trump’s role intensifies with lawmakers citing the president’s remarks and related imagery as part of the record.

Nicole Hardy Trump shouldn't be threatening to tear down the Kennedy Center just because he wants his name on it.

Streisand Condemns Trump Over Kennedy Center Turmoil — 1dStreisand called Kennedy Center naming fights and a planned closure "galling and painful to witness," blaming "one man's name and unchecked ego" after a judge required 30 days' notice for major changes.

Rachel Meyers Requiring 30 days notice before big changes at the Kennedy Center seems like basic fairness to protect its programs and staff.

Activists plan human chain protest at Kennedy Center over Trump — 19hActivists are expected to gather in opposition to President Donald Trump's attempted takeover of the Kennedy Center on Friday. The president has threatened to close and demolish i… — by Sandra Rhodes

Maya Lindstrom A human chain at the entrance could block access for regular visitors and ticket holders that day.

Kennedy Appoints Eight to Revive Preventive Services Panel — 2dKennedy appointed eight new USPSTF members on Sept. 17, 2026, naming Seth Corey chair after May firings and more than a year without meetings.

Nicole Hardy It's about time they filled those spots and got the panel working again after the long shutdown.

Kennedy Center May Close Over Deficit as Trump Rescue Plan Emerges — 5dKennedy Center warns of a $23M deficit and "certain fiscal collapse," urging main-building closure as soon as Tuesday while a Trump rescue plan with possible name recognition is floated.

Nicole Hardy A Trump rescue plan could prevent the collapse if it focuses on real funding instead of just publicity for the building.

Report: Kennedy Center Close to Bankruptcy — 4dThe John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts’s problems are ongoing as a report said the center is on the brink of bankruptcy and could close its main building. The Washingt… — by Sandra Rhodes

Priya Raman The Kennedy Center is a national treasure and letting it go bankrupt would be a huge loss for the arts in DC.

Kennedy Tells Vaccine Skeptics They Have Friend in White House — 1dRFK Jr. told Children's Health Defense on Sept. 17 they have a "strong and steadfast friend at the White House" as four measles deaths were reported in Pennsylvania.

Rachel Meyers Parents with real safety questions deserve an ally in government rather than blanket mandates.

Judge Blocks Trump Kennedy Center Name; Board Closes Facilities — 4dThe Kennedy Center is embroiled in a legal battle over whether to inscribe current President Donald J. Trump’s name on its exterior, with a court ruling that Congress must authorize any renaming and opposition from Rep. Joyce Beatty and others. Facing financial strain, the board is weighing ten inscription options that credit or thank Trump for fundraising and support as it moves toward a vote on language for the renovation-bound facade.

New Hampshire Judge Rejects Pamela Smart New-Trial Bid — 1dPamela Smart remains the only person still imprisoned in her husband's 1990 killing after Judge Jack Kennedy denied her new-trial petition in a 55-page order.

Maya Lindstrom After thirty years it's fair to say the trial evidence and verdict should finally be left alone.

Senate Stalls AI ‘Kill Switch’ Proposal as Lawmakers Debate Regulation — 1dSen. John Kennedy’s push to require artificial intelligence companies to install emergency “kill switches” was blocked in the Senate after fellow Republican Sen. Rand Paul objected… — by Andrew Powell

Priya Raman Forcing companies to build in emergency stops sounds reasonable on paper but risks slowing down useful AI development without clear evidence of the threat.

Jonathan Alder Girls Soccer Routs Kenton Ridge 10-0 — Sep 11, 2026Two women's soccer matches highlighted dominant performances: Texas Tech's boxscore shows multiple goals from Kaitlyn Giametta and others in a win over Kent State, while Jonathan Alder's Kennedy McGrath propelled a 10-0 rout of Kenton Ridge to top the Kenton Trail Division standings.

Derek Foss Kennedy McGrath clearly carried the team in that 10-0 blowout over Kenton Ridge.

Joan Kennedy, Former Wife of Ted Kennedy, Dies at 89 — Oct 8, 2025Joan Kennedy, the former wife of Sen. Edward “Ted” Kennedy, died Wednesday. She was 89. Here death was confirmed in a statement by her son, Patrick Kennedy, and his wife, Amy. “Mrs. Kennedy was a classically trained…

Kennedy Center removes 'Blue' sculpture as parkway lanes close — Sep 2, 2026The Kennedy Center began dismantling Joel Shapiro's Blue sculpture, installed in 2019, as part of broader changes to the center under President Trump's push to reshape Washington's cultural institutions, with the artist's work potentially reinstalled elsewhere. The removal has drawn public reaction and involved logistical disruptions, including temporary traffic closures and ongoing debates over the center's branding and future renovations.

Lara Trump Lambasts Caroline Kennedy After Calling RFK Jr a ‘Predator’ — Jan 29, 2025There appears to be more Trumps backing Robert F. Kennedy Jr. than actual Kennedys, Lara Trump recently came out to support Robert F. Kennedy Jr. after his cousin, Caroline Kennedy, called him a “predator” on the eve of…

Kennedy Family Comments On Center Being Renamed — Dec 19, 2025The Kennedy family is speaking out after the announcement that Washington D.C.’s historic Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts will be renamed the Trump-Kennedy Center. The decision came from the center’s board of…

Caroline Kennedy Gets Emotional Talking About Daughter — Jun 1, 2026Caroline Kennedy became emotional when talking about her daughter, Tatiana Schlossberg, who died this past December. Kennedy was speaking at the John F. Kennedy Profile in Courage Award ceremony held at her father’s…

Ethel Kennedy, Widow of RFK, Dies at 96 — Oct 10, 2024Ethel Kennedy, a longtime human rights activist and the widow of former U.S. Attorney General Robert F. Kennedy, died Thursday after suffering a stroke last week. She was 96. Former Massachusetts Rep. Joe Kennedy III…

Caroline Kennedy’s Daughter Reveals Terminal Cancer Diagnosis — Nov 22, 2025Tatiana Schlossberg, the granddaughter of former President John F. Kennedy and daughter of Carolinr Kennedy, has revealed she has been diagnosed with terminal cancer. Schlossberg announced her diagnosis with an essay in…

Kennedy Suggests the Border Crisis Is ‘Intentional’ by Biden AdminReporting — Sep 23, 2021Sen. John Kennedy (R-La.) expressed his frustration with the Biden administration over the crisis at the southern border, suggesting it is “intentional.” During an interview with Fox News on Thursday, Kennedy argued of…

John Kennedy Reveals His ‘One Disappointment’ With Bill To End Shutdown — Nov 10, 2025Republican Louisiana Sen. John Kennedy said on Monday that he was disappointed that his provision to block lawmakers from getting paid did not make it into the continuing resolution (CR). Kennedy introduced two bills on…

STEPHEN MOORE: A Kennedy Endorses Trump. Goodbye JFK Democrats — Aug 26, 2024Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s exit from the Democratic Party (or was he booted out?) is only the latest sign that there are no more JFK Democrats left in positions of power in the Democratic Party. President John F. Kennedy…

Biden Poised to Get Kennedy Family NodReporting — Apr 18, 2024They say blood is thicker than water. That, however, is not the case in politics. At least 15 members of the Kennedy family will announce their support for President Joe Biden over family member Robert F. Kennedy Jr…

JFK’s Daughter Endorses Joe Biden: ‘This Election is About Winning’Reporting — Feb 4, 2020Caroline Kennedy, the only daughter of former president John F. Kennedy, endorsed Joe Biden for the presidency in an editorial in the Boston Globe on Tuesday. Kennedy endorsed Barack Obama in 2008 and she served as his…

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