Trump to fire multiple Kennedy Center board members, name himself chair

President Trump did not say which board members at the Kennedy Center he plans to terminate.

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Since his inauguration, the president has been quick to demonize what he calls “the fake news media.” On Friday, both men demanded that individuals be fired.
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Trump to make himself chair of the Kennedy Center, says he'll dismiss board members

President Donald Trump announced his intention to appoint himself chair of the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts. The org says it has 'received no official communications' about ...
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Alistair Carmichael calls on government to engage with ‘disaffected’ communities as farmers set for latest protest
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Anthony Davis injury: Mavericks star out multiple weeks with abductor strain after debut in Dallas, per report

Davis, who the Lakers dealt away in the Luka Doncic trade, got hurt in his first game with the Mavericks
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Colombian president calls on cabinet members to resign

Gustavo Petro faces stream of resignations following rancorous televised meeting of key ministers
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Yrjö Kukkapuro, renowned Finnish chair designer, dies aged 91

‘Almost every Finn has sat on a chair he designed,’ his studio says, with his postmodern creations gracing galleries around the world. Yrjö Kukkapuro, a renowned Finnish designer whose postmodern ...
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Crew members killed in American Airlines crash receive posthumous honors

Jonathan Campos, Samuel Lilley, Danasia Elder and Ian Epstein, the crew who died on board American Eagle Flight 5342, have received honorary awards from their airline.
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Clothes bound for Africa destroyed in fire

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Trump’s FBI nominee Kash Patel under fire over Shein stake

Controversial official discloses stock in owner of Chinese fast-fashion retailer that has been accused of forced labour
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Lakers rescind trade for Mark Williams due to multiple issues with Hornets big man's physical, per report

The Lakers had traded a package centered around Dalton Knecht and a 2031 first-round pick
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Pulisic had himself a day for Milan as superb season continues 🤩

Christian Pulisic is continuing to make a major impact for Serie A giants AC Milan. The American attacker came off the bench to win Man of the Match in the Rossoneri's 2-0 win over Empoli on ...
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Trump Says He Will Install Himself as Kennedy Center Chairman

The move by the president, whose authority to make the changes was not clear, is the latest attempt to bring a Washington institution under his control.
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For Super Bowl broadcasters, game 'boards' are an indispensable booth secret

For Super Bowl play-by-play broadcasters Jim Nantz, Joe Buck, Al Michaels, game cards or "boards" play a vital part in the storytelling process during games.
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Trump fires archivist of the United States

President Trump has fired the nation's top record keeper, Archivist of the United States Colleen J. Shogan.
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Trump revokes Biden's security clearance: 'Joe, you're fired'

President Trump said he will be revoking former President Biden’s security clearance and stopping the former commander-in-chief's daily intelligence briefings. “There is no need for Joe Biden to ...
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Trump to name himself new Kennedy Center board chair

President Trump said Friday he would end the terms of multiple members of the Kennedy Center board and make himself chair of a new board, putting himself at the helm of the Washington, D.C., ...
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Giuliano Simeone makes name for himself and eyes Madrid derby spoils

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British couple named after deaths at French home

Police are investigating after the bodies of Andrew and Dawn Searle were found by a neighbour.
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Pro Football Hall of Fame: Meet the newest members

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Former National Labor Relations Board member fired by Trump speaks out

Gwynne Wilcox is suing the president, arguing that he had no legal cause to fire her.
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Lakers confident they found the 'perfect' center in Mark Williams

Lakers general manager Rob Pelinka feels the combination of All-Star guard Luka Doncic and center Mark Williams will pair well together on the court.
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Philippines Plane Crash Kills U.S. Service Member and 3 Contractors

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Ye explains himself again, and this time the answer is autism

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Trump’s Vision for Gaza Shifts Away From a Cease-Fire Deal

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OpenAI Is Looking Across the U.S. for Sites to Build Its Trump-Backed Stargate AI Data Centers

OpenAI has begun visiting locations in Oregon, Pennsylvania, and Wisconsin this week.
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Trump fired this independent labor regulator. Now, she’s suing.

The outcome of the case could determine whether other independent agencies can be insulated from the president’s reach.
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