Bipartisan Congressional Group Moves to Block Potential Demolition of Kennedy Center

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Published: 2026-10-05
Category: us
Source: Maryland Daily Record

A bipartisan group of lawmakers in Congress is attempting to introduce legislation to prevent President Trump from demolishing the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts. This legislative effort follows a federal judge's recent order mandating a 30-day notice period before any demolition actions. A bill co-authored by Senator Jeff Merkley (D-OR) and Senator Lisa Murkowski (R-AK) was blocked by Senator Mike Lee (R-UT) on Monday.

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