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September 29, 2026
Senator Mike Lee Blocks Bipartisan Bill to Protect Kennedy Center from Demolition
- Senator Mike Lee blocked bipartisan legislation intended to prevent the demolition of the Kennedy Center, which is facing severe financial and structural issues.
- The Department of Justice described the Kennedy Center as 'dangerously dilapidated' and nearly out of funds, raising concerns about its future under the Trump administration.
- Legislation proposed by Senators Jeff Merkley and Lisa Murkowski aimed to ensure that any demolition of presidential memorials would require Congressional approval.
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- GOP senator blocks bill to stop Trump from demolishing Kennedy CenterSep 29, 2026 at 11:15 AM · Washington Post
- US senator blocks bill to ban Trump from demolishing Kennedy Center without Congress’s approvalSep 29, 2026 at 2:31 PM · The Guardian
- GOP senator blocks move to prevent Trump from tearing down buildings honoring presidentsSep 29, 2026 at 2:52 PM · The Hill
- Trump’s DOJ says ‘sick and poorly’ Kennedy Center is already running out of money to pay its billsSep 29, 2026 at 8:31 PM · Independent