Trump Administration Says Kennedy Center Will Stay Open But Won't Book New Shows Until Board Vote
By
Jim Thomas
Summary
The Trump administration informed a federal judge that the Kennedy Center will remain open past July 5 but will not book new shows or hire additional staff until a board vote in mid-July. The board will consider three options: full closure, partial closure with limited programming, or phased closures with a full performance slate. Rep. Joyce Beatty (D-Ohio) is urging the court to require weekly compliance updates and open discovery in the ongoing legal case (Beatty v.).
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· 3 pulledThe Trump administration told a federal judge late Friday that the Kennedy Center will remain open past July 5 but will not book new shows or hire additional staff
government lawyers laid out three options the board will consider: a full closure, a partial closure with limited programming, or phased closures with a full performance slate
Rep. Joyce Beatty, D-Ohio, urged the court to require weekly compliance updates and open discovery
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