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'Fool me once…' Lawyers argue Kennedy Center should not meet same fate as the East Wing

Lawyers made arguments in hearings for two separate lawsuits against President Trump and the Kennedy Center's board this week. Both lawsuits want to halt plans to close the performing arts venue for two years for renovations.

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'Fool me once…' Lawyers argue Kennedy Center should not meet same fate as the East WingLawyers made arguments in hearings for two separate lawsuits against President Trump and the Kennedy Center's board this week. Both lawsuits want to halt plans to close the performing arts venue for two years for renovations.
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