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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