Kennedy Center board votes to add Trump’s name to DC arts institution

Top Senate Republicans have urged President Trump to permit Ukraine to utilize approximately $5 billion in frozen Russian assets in the U.S. for purchasing American weapons, as the Kremlin continues to oppose the White House's peace initiatives aimed at resolving the ongoing conflict in Ukraine.

President Trump signed an executive order to reclassify marijuana for legitimate medical uses, transitioning it from a Schedule I to a Schedule III substance. This move is part of a broader legislative agenda as he prepares to sign a significant Defense funding bill passed by Congress.

President Trump issued an executive order declaring Christmas Eve and December 26 as federal holidays for this year, resulting in federal agencies being closed and employees excused from duty from Wednesday through Friday, following the already established Christmas Day holiday.

Boxing legend Mike Tyson has praised President Donald Trump for his executive order that reclassifies marijuana from Schedule I to Schedule III, a move that is expected to facilitate medical research and ease federal restrictions on cannabis. Tyson predicts this change could lead to the counting of 500,000 jobs in the cannabis industry.

Rep. Joyce Beatty (D-Ohio), a member of the Kennedy Center board, publicly challenged the White House's assertion that the vote to rename the center to the Trump-Kennedy Center was unanimous, stating she was muted during the discussion and opposed the decision. This controversy highlights internal dissent within the board regarding the name change.

Senator Mark Kelly expressed a desire for someone to explain basic mathematics to former President Donald Trump, particularly in light of Trump's claims about his administration's successes during his second term. Kelly's comments highlight concerns regarding the accuracy of Trump's statements and the implications for public perception.

President Donald Trump's MAGA base continues to support him as he intensifies military operations against Venezuela, including the recent seizure of an oil tanker off its coast. This marks a significant escalation in the pressure campaign against President Nicolás Maduro's government.

The Kennedy Center Board has voted to rename the institution to the Trump-Kennedy Center, a decision made by members appointed by former President Donald Trump. This move has raised questions about the board's authority to make such a change and whether it reflects a unanimous decision, as some members have expressed dissent.