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Politics · US federal government · published 2026-08-26 · via Roll Call

Congressional backlash grows over possible demolition of Kennedy Center

Lawmakers from both parties are opposing the Trump administration's warning that the Kennedy Center could be demolished if a federal judge does not permit renaming the building and closing it for two years of renovations. The Justice Department filed a legal notice suggesting the 55-year-old structure might be torn down if the administration cannot proceed with its plans. A court hearing is scheduled for Thursday, following an earlier ruling that blocked the addition of President Trump's name to the building.

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