<img src="https://npr.brightspotcdn.com/dims3/default/strip/false/crop/6409×4273+0+0/resize/6409×4273!/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fnpr-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2F56%2Fab%2F041a83884593976d20417f5f03f3%2Fgettyimages-2255055528.jpg" alt="A general view shows the Kennedy Center in Washington, DC on January 10, 2026. Two lawsuits are calling to halt the closure of the Center for renovations. Rep. Joyce Beatty, an ex-officio trustee, is also asking for the removal of President Trump" s name from the center, an act that was not approved by congress.
Since the name change, artists have cancelled performances and ticket sales have declined.’/>

Lawyers made arguments in hearings for two separate lawsuits against President Trump and the Kennedy Center’s board this week. Both lawsuits want to halt plans to close the performing arts venue for two years for renovations.

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Source: NPR.