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What's going on with the Kennedy Center under Trump?

Until a few weeks ago, the biggest news to come out of the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C., was its annual celebration of notable American artists.

The center has long been a showcase for theater, music and dramatic performances, with artists ranging from the Paul Taylor Dance Company to a joint concert by Tony Bennett and Lady Gaga. Kennedy Center consultants such as musician Ben Folds and singer Renée Fleming have resigned and actor Issa Rae and author Louise Penny have canceled appearances. An earlier version of this story said the center has canceled performances by the touring children’s musical “Finn” and a planned concert featuring the Gay Men’s Chorus of Washington, D.C., since Trump took over.

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