Kennedy Center ceiling collapse and building safety dispute

The Board of The Kennedy Center today agreed, almost unanimously, to close the Building for Safety reasons, and so that it can begin the process of Reconstruction. The closing will take place immediately, however, the Renovation and Reconstruction, which is a very large and complex job, cannot begin until such time as the D.C. Circuit rules on the Board’s approved name. If the ruling is a negative one, which it should not be, and is not overturned by the U.S. Supreme Court, the Reconstruction and the Renovation of The Kennedy Center will not take place. The attorneys from the DOJ will ask for an expedited appeal. In the meantime, 17 Million Dollars, raised by President Trump, has been put into The Kennedy Center account to keep it afloat. Thank you for your attention to this matter! President DONALD J. TRUMP

President Donald Trump's new interview with TIME magazine begins and ends with his complaints about the media, reaffirming how consumed he is by his own news coverage. Even when asked about Iran or the Senate, he circled back to his feelings about the press. "You haven't asked me one f**king positive question," Trump said toward the end of the interview with Eric Cortellessa and Sam Jacobs. The entire interview was remarkably emotional. "Well, I hope I get a decent story," Trump concluded. "I don't think — you know, it's hard to get a good story. Every question's a hit. I don't know what the hell's wrong." Trump's strong reactions may relate to his recent banning of CNN, MS NOW and Politico from the White House — a rash action that was stopped by a federal judge last week. The TIME reporters began the interview by signaling support for the recently banned news outlets. They asked: "Why...