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Smithsonian Director Defies Trump Firing Order in Clash Over Presidential Power

Smithsonian leaders face a test of executive authority after Sajet refused to step down following Trump’s termination order.

Patti LuPone Calls for 'Trumpified' Kennedy Center to Be 'Blown Up', Drawing Condemnation

Kennedy Center Leadership Faces Backlash Over DEI Cuts and Hostile Emails

Trump Redirects $17 Million in Arts Funds to National Heroes Garden

Trump’s Kennedy Center Overhaul Draws Artist Protests and Public Backlash

Trump Revamps Kennedy Center Leadership, Raising Concerns Over Financial Stability

Kennedy Center Cancels Gay Men’s Chorus WorldPride Concert

Trump Seeks Direct Control of Kennedy Center, Names Ally as Interim Leader