Kennedy Center Clash Erupts in New Filing Over Trump Threat

Evelyn Hockstein/REUTERS President Donald Trump’s threat to demolish the Kennedy Center unless it is named after him has prompted a fiery new legal response. Trump, 80, previously announced a plan to close down the once-prestigious arts venue for an extensive renovation. On Tuesday, Justice Department attorneys warned

The Trump administration argued in a Monday court filing that the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts must undergo proposed renovations and a cash infusion to survive. Why it matters: It's the latest in the legal battle over the venue's future, which the administration has proposed to overhaul, including po