Kennedy Center head warns staff of cuts and 'skeletal' staffing during renovation closure
As the Trump administration prepares to close the Kennedy Center for a two-year renovation, the head of Washington's performing arts center has warned its staff about impending cuts that will leave “skeletal teams. ”In a Tuesday memo obtained by The Associated Press, Kennedy Center President Richard Grenell told staff that “departments will obviously function on a much smaller scale with some units totally reduced or on hold until we begin preparations to reopen in 2028,” promising or...
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Tue, 10 Feb 2026
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Mon, 09 Feb 2026
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- Bad Bunny may have trounced Kid Rock in Super Bowl halftime showdown if historic trends hold
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Sun, 08 Feb 2026
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