Lawyers for the Kennedy Center are urging an appeals court to restore Donald Trump’s name to the building—but their latest argument raises a new mystery about fundraising for the center, @janaykingsberry.bsky.social reports:

NEWS: There's a new Kennedy Center mystery: The "Trump Kennedy Center Foundation," which @janaykingsberry.bsky.social reports was created in March. www.theatlantic.com/culture/2026...

As comedians assembled at the Kennedy Center to honor Bill Maher, the recipient of this year’s Mark Twain Prize, the building itself delivered a punchline before anyone even walked in the door, @janaykingsberry.bsky.social reports:

For months, Rep. Joyce Beatty has fought to have Trump’s name removed from the Kennedy Center — a battle that at times left her mocked by conservatives and isolated as the lone lawmaker challenging the institution’s overhaul. Today, she says she feels vindicated. My latest for @theatlantic.com:

The Kennedy Center rebranded itself around Trump almost overnight. Undoing it will take longer. An internal memo directed staff to remove Trump’s name from email signatures, contracts, signage, etc to comply with a court ruling. My latest for @theatlantic.com: www.theatlantic.com/culture/2026...

A pair of rulings have prohibited Trump from shutting down the Kennedy Center for proposed renovations—but staffers worry that the president has already permanently broken the institution, @janaykingsberry.bsky.social reports.

We are announcing four new staff writers joining The Atlantic: @kelseyables.bsky.social, @janaykingsberry.bsky.social, @willoremus.com, and Matt Viser. More info here: www.theatlantic.com/press-releas...

Absolute must-read story about the Kennedy Center’s longest-serving volunteer by @janaykingsberry.bsky.social. www.washingtonpost.com/style/2026/0...

NEWS: The Smithsonian's National Portrait Gallery removed wall text describing Trump's impeachments and Jan. 6 when it swapped out his portrait this week www.washingtonpost.com/entertainmen...

We obtained the Kennedy Center’s bylaws and found they were revised this year to specify that only presidentially appointed board members could vote. The change came months before Trump-appointed trustees voted to rename the center after him. From me and @kelseyables.bsky.social: wapo.st/4baSiya

Senate Dems are investigating the Kennedy Center over its spending practices and booking deals that involve Trump allies. The probe cites lavish dining expenses, luxury hotel stays and contracts for events like FIFA’s World Cup draw — which we reported last week will pay $0 in rent. wapo.st/4pmYw1U

DHS keeps using Norman Rockwell’s art to promote its deportation agenda. I talked to his granddaughter about what the painter actually stood for — and how the family’s working to remind younger generations that his legacy goes far beyond that one Lana Del Rey album. wapo.st/4qTJulZ

The National Council for the NEH had 26 scholars and leaders serving humanities efforts across the U.S. After today’s White House firings, it’s down to just 4 Trump-appointed White men, one terminated member told me. From me, @travismandrews.bsky.social and @kelseyables.bsky.social: wapo.st/3IRQBdg