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Bill Maher accepts the Kennedy Center’s Mark Twain Prize and uses red-carpet and acceptance remarks to critique Donald Trump, jokes about the tarp obscuring the center’s name, and argues for honesty and individuality in comedy over pandering.
Kennedy Center officials outlined three renovation options (full closure, partial closure with limited programming, or phased closures maintaining some onsite activity) while the building remains open. Rep. Joyce Beatty’s legal team blasted the center for delaying programming and dragging out the Trump-name removal, calling the tarp and scaffolding a pretext and accusing management of turning the Center into a “lifeless husk.” Beatty’s lawyers argue fiduciary breaches, even as Floca’s filing indicates continued public access to parts of the building and JFK exhibit, with no firm programming plan announced.
A federal judge ruled that the Kennedy Center’s name could not be renamed without congressional approval, leading to Trump's name being removed from the façade. Crews covered the removal with striped tarps, and social media users mocked the moment, calling it a sign of Trump’s fragile ego as the Trump name was taken down.
Tarps remain draped over the Kennedy Center exterior after President Trump's name was removed following a federal court order and an appeals court ruling, leaving visitors confused about what still remains visible as workers complete the removal; the legal dispute over the name change is expected to continue.
The Kennedy Center removed Trump’s name from its facade following a federal court order, with workers covering the updated exterior with a tarp while observers await the reveal; the center had sought extensions but two courts denied delaying the change.
The court services crews at Wimbledon use a signal system to quickly cover the grass courts with tarps when rain is imminent. The crews, consisting of university students, work swiftly and in sync to protect the delicate grass and ensure play can continue. Despite the rain interruptions at this year's tournament, the crews have managed to keep the courts playable. In addition to covering the courts, the crews also assist players with various tasks and fulfill unique requests.