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Nebraska State Sen. Machaela Cavanaugh removed and later rehung a PragerU art display in the Capitol, prompting calls for reprimand from Republican Sen. Jared Storm, amid political controversy amplified by Gov. Jim Pillen's criticism. Cavanaugh apologized for her actions, which she described as regrettable, and no formal action has been taken against her.
The composer of Wicked, Stephen Schwartz, and other artists have canceled appearances at the Kennedy Center following its decision to include Donald Trump's name in the venue's name, citing it as an ideological statement and a departure from the center's original apolitical mission. The Kennedy Center's board renamed the venue to include Trump's name, leading to protests, cancellations, and political backlash.
Stephen Schwartz, the renowned composer of musicals like 'Wicked,' has withdrawn from a scheduled appearance at the Kennedy Center in 2026, citing concerns over the venue's political direction and its departure from its original apolitical mission. Despite being advertised, Schwartz clarified he was never contracted and has not heard any updates since February 2025, leading him to assume the event was canceled. The Kennedy Center has denied any contractual agreement with Schwartz. His withdrawal adds to a list of artists pulling out amid recent political changes at the venue.
George Clooney responded humorously to Donald Trump's criticism of his and his wife Amal's French citizenship, which they obtained while living in France for privacy reasons. Trump mocked the Clooneys on social media, but Clooney cheekily agreed with him, suggesting they should 'make America great again' starting in November. The Clooneys retain their American citizenship and have been living in France, citing privacy concerns and a desire to raise their children away from Hollywood's fame culture.
George Clooney responded to Donald Trump's criticism about his French citizenship with a sarcastic comment, emphasizing his support for making America great again starting in November, amidst ongoing political and media debates.
The Kennedy Center is experiencing a wave of performance cancellations from artists protesting the recent renaming of the venue to include Donald Trump's name, amid political tensions and declining ticket sales, with some artists citing the politicization of the venue as their reason for withdrawing.
Following the renaming of the Kennedy Center to include President Trump's name, numerous artists, including jazz group The Cookers, have canceled performances, citing political reasons and concerns over the venue's association with racism and cultural destruction. The cancellations reflect ongoing tensions over the center's leadership and political influence, with some artists emphasizing their commitment to crossing divisions through music.
Alaa Abd El Fattah, a British-Egyptian activist, returned to the UK after being released from Egyptian jail, but old social media posts calling for violence and describing criticism as a 'smear campaign' have sparked controversy, leading to calls for his citizenship to be revoked amid concerns over national security and public safety.
Following President Trump's addition of his name to the Kennedy Center, several artists, including jazz group The Cookers, canceled performances citing political and cultural concerns, highlighting ongoing tensions over the building's renaming and its implications for artistic expression.
The Kennedy Center has experienced multiple artist cancellations following its decision to rename the venue after Donald Trump, sparking political controversy, protests from artists, and legal challenges, with some performers citing the name change as a reason for withdrawing.
President Donald Trump wished everyone a Merry Christmas, suggesting it could be their last, while criticizing political opponents and media outlets, and referencing ongoing investigations related to Jeffrey Epstein.
Susie Wiles, Trump's chief of staff, is portrayed in a Vanity Fair profile as a complex figure who has navigated her role with discretion and strategic silence, but recent revelations of her private opinions and criticisms of Trump and his associates raise questions about her motivations, ideological alignment, and future in politics.
A Christmas Eve jazz concert at the Kennedy Center was canceled after the White House announced the addition of President Trump's name to the building, sparking legal and political backlash due to the violation of the law that prohibits adding memorials without Congress approval.
Nicki Minaj deactivated her Instagram account following her appearance at Turning Point USA’s AmericaFest, where she faced backlash after praising political figures and making a controversial slip-up during an interview with Erika Kirk, leading to her social media hiatus amid ongoing political and social debates.
CBS's '60 Minutes' pulled a segment about Venezuelan men deported to a brutal Salvadoran prison, citing the need for more reporting, but correspondent Sharyn Alfonsi criticized the move as politically motivated, calling it an unusual last-minute decision.